Description: A COMMENTARY ON THE MUTUS LIBER Author: McLean, Adam Title: A COMMENTARY ON THE MUTUS LIBER Publication: Grand Rapids: Phanes Press, 1991 Description: Magnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks No. 11; 60 pages with 15 full-page illustrations; Promotional, descriptive, card laid-in. Cloth bound in fine condition. The fifteen plates of the Mutus Liber, the 'Mute Book', are well known, and this book without words is recognised as a classic of the 17th century alchemical tradition. Although it seems to pictorially outline in detail an alchemical process, its message is not immediately obvious and it really requires a commentary to make it intelligible to the present day reader. Adam McLean has here provided an extensive commentary on this series of engravings, revealing it as a synthesis of spiritual, soul and physical alchemy. Although, tantalisingly, the entire secret of the physical process is not fully revealed in these plates, enough information is given to piece together details of a modus operandi; indeed modern French alchemists like Canseliet and Barbault have found great inspiration and hints as to the physical work in the Mutus Liber. Although these illustrations have been printed many times before, they have not yet been issued in an edition with an extensive commentary, and therefore this present volume should help to meet a need for an explanation of some of the mysteries of the Mutus Liber. Seller ID: 33301 Subject: Alchemy, Art By The Way Books Since 1978 we have professionally offered rare, out-of-print and select new books with emphasis on the world's spiritual traditions, mysticism, philosophy and psychology. We entered this venture out of a love and appreciation for books. Therefore, we prepare our books for shipment with great care so that they reach our customers in the same condition which they leave our hands and are presented in a way that you will be pleased to receive them. Additionally, every dust jacket on books we sell will be covered in a mylar jacket cover to keep it fresh and in excellent condition in your hands and on your shelf. While this is common in the rare book market, we also cover the jackets of new books we sell in mylar jacket covers. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. You can add what you want to your Cart and request a combined shipping invoice, or go ahead and place your order and trust that we will refund excess shipping paid. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: McLean, Adam
Publisher: Phanes Press
Year Printed: 1991
Language: English
