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Demons of the Flesh: The Complete Guide to Left-Hand Path Sex MagicBy Nikolas Schreck, Zeena Schreck    * Publisher: Creation Books    * Number Of Pages: 400    * Publication Date: 2002-12    * ISBN-10 / ASIN: 184068061X    * ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781840680614    * Binding: PaperbackBook Description: Demons of the Flesh is a comprehensive and unflinching overview of the erotic initiation and sexual sorcery essential to the mysterious magical tradition known as the “Left-Hand Path.”??Part exploration of this taboo area, part manual detailing the actual mechanics of sex magic, the book draws on the pioneering studies of Aleister Crowley and Jack Parsons to penetrate the veil of secrecy surrounding the ecstasies and dangers of these practices.??Nikolas Schreck is the author of The Satanic Screen and The Manson File. His wife and co-author, Zeena Schreck, is the daughter of Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.?? Summary: A Mandatory Volume for Serious LHP PractitionersRating: 5Despite a plethora of typos and minor errors of fact, this book provides a wonderful — and uncompromisingly lucid — overview of authentic Left Hand Path theory and practice. For the perspicacious, the experienced, and those who possess the intellectual wherewithal to read between the lines, it offers much more: viz. an accurate guide for the generation and pragmatic utilization of sinister root currents that are rarely touched in modern, watered-down magickal traditions. In its undiluted, unmitigated form, the LHP has the potential to both revolutionize consciousness and confer unimaginable sorceric power. Those sincerely interested in pursuing this Path to its source will find that this book makes a significant contribution to their understanding.Summary: ok.Rating: 3This book is half history of eastern and western occult sex magic with its influencial personalities and half guide. The historical account is excellent. As for the guide, in all there is not much here of any substantial value that can’t be found in the older book ‘The Yoga of Power’ by Evola. It’s a little disappointing really, but in my opinion worth the money and the read since decent quality books on the subject are scarce. There is a good bibliography but the book itself lacks citation. As a bonus, no modern work on sex magic would be complete without chapter on S & M and Demons of the Flesh provides this. For those readers who think they need an entire book on this I suggest ‘S & M Sex Magick for Dummies” … and celibacy!Summary: Dishonest tractRating: 2The Schrecks have put together an interesting compendium of information. None of it is original, it is mostly cobbled together from others’ ideas. Also they do not name their actual sources. Although they have a long bibliography, their actual sources, e.g. the works of Anton LaVey, Michael Aquino, and the seminal books CARNAL ALCHEMY and LORDS OF THE LEFT-HAND PATH are not mentioned in the bibliogrpahy (although they seem to be the actual background of their work). Why? The book’s ok, but the actual sources might be even more interesting.Summary: Good Book On Occult Sex MagicRating: 5This is a very good book on Sex Magic and Satanism. This is not a book for everyone, for instance, it is Satanic, and some people have an axe to grind against poor Mr. Satan. But if Satan is your friend,as he is mine, then this is the book for you.However, hard core occultist may not find much new in these pages, but for the novice it is great.Wyatt KaldenbergSummary: The first magickal classic of the century?Rating: 5This beautifully produced Creation Books edition is a revolutionary classic of sexual self-initiation. The long awaited guide to the Left Hand Path’s sexmagickal side is as thorough & definitive as we would expect from Nikolas and Zeena Schreck, the Demonic Duo who have been pushing the envelope of the black arts for years. One thing this must-have “Sexcronomicon” makes crystal clear in its fascinating journey through the theory practice & history of the Sinister Current in the East and West is that the Left Hand Path is really inseparable from sex magick. Rare among the few Western books available on this subject is the Schrecks’ focus on the importance of the Demonic Feminine to the Left Hand Path, something this demonic female really appreciated! DEMONS OF THE FLESH describes itself as a sex magickal ritual and deliberately reflects the united male and female perspectives of the authors. This unique approach adds a seriousness of purpose that is lacking in many magical books, despite the Schrecks’ often humorous take on reality. Despite some of the sensational topics covered such as magical S and M, sex vampirism, sacred prostitution & the darker side of erotic magick in general, the authors handle the material with an obvious understanding of the sacred nature of sexuality. Also unique is the authors’ explanation of how every religion (including Christianity & Buddhism) has its secret Left Hand Path and the Schrecks’ surprising dismissal of the overrated A. Crowley and modern Satanism as irrelevant to the authentic Sinister Current. Not afraid to spell out the radical formula of how sinister initiates must break the taboos of society, then their own taboos on the way to higher states of mind, DEMONS OF THE FLESH has become a controversial work in more conservative occult circles. Of particular use for practical magicians is the section on forming your own Left Hand Path group, which is obviously informed by the Schrecks’ own experience in this field. Written with authority and expertise and bringing to light many previously unexplored areas of sinister sex magic, the Schrecks don’t talk down to their readers, so my only caveat would be that this may be a better book for more advanced magicians than beginners. The extensive bibliography is a treasure trove for the serious student of Left Hand Path Sex Magic. The illustrations are a sensuous delight. It’s the complete guide alright, but I’m already waiting for the sequel.