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2021 Reprint of the 1913 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Book of Lies (full title: Which is also Falsely Called BREAKS. The Wanderings or Falsifications of the One Thought of Frater Perdurabo, which Thought is itself Untrue. Liber CCCXXXIII was written by English occultist and teacher Aleister Crowley (using the pen name of Frater Perdurabo) and first published in 1912 or 1913. As Crowley describes it: "This book deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive." The book consists of 91 chapters, each of which consists of one page of text. The chapters include a question mark, poems, rituals, instructions, and obscure allusions and cryptograms. The subject of each chapter is generally determined by its number and its corresponding Qabalistic meaning. Around 1921, Crowley wrote a short commentary about each chapter, assisting the reader in the Qabalistic interpretation. This commentary is not included in this facsimile of the original edition published by Wieland and Company in 1913. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Martino Fine Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 168422540X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 08


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.29 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #431 in New Age Mysticism (Books) #464 in Hermetism & Rosicrucianism #618 in Occultism


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    • Beyond Kabbalah...
If you've studied Crowley for even a few hours, you'll realize that you're not going to open this book and understand what he was getting at just by reading through the text a few times. This is undoubtedly a work that requires careful consideration of so many implicit elements. To list what you need to consider to get at "the deeper meaning" of this book, I'd have to sit here all day. The interesting thing about this book is that you don't necessarily have to analyze the text thoroughly (though it's certainly worth it) to get something out of it. Some of the 'poems' evoke a good laugh, some are beautiful and inspiring and can easily become a personal gem of wisdom for the reader (for me, "The Mountaineer".) When I first started getting into Crowley's writing, a friend recommended starting with the Book of Lies. Other friends naturally scoffed at the recommendation, and insisted I start with The Book of the Law. Now I wish I'd gone with the Book of Lies first, so that I could come back to it after reading other Crowley just to see how far I've come in the Great Work. Even if the Great Work isn't your goal, this book if nothing else is a fantastic conversation piece. I recommend it to not only occultists, but to all book lovers. It's fascinating. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2004 by Amber Turrill
    • Excellent Read
I am really loving this book, it is just so much fun to read. I also find it to be inspiring. I think Crowley is one of the greatest writers I have ever read. The spirit of this book is fun and puzzling and profound all in one. It is full of riddles that will challenge you. It ties in nicely with the study of Qabalah, actually knowledge of the Qabalah will greatly enhance your reading of this book and vice versa! I like the quality of this edition, as I do all of the other books I have ordered that were published by Weiser. It is just nice, well worth more than I paid for it, as I will be reading it for the rest of my life as far as I can tell. There is always another insight to be gleaned from even a casual read of a few chapters. I have learned many things that I never saw coming, like the Greek alphabet! I give it two thumbs up all the way! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2012 by Crabby Apple
    • very interesting book
I love this book very knowledgeable wise and understanding it’s definitely a book to read and understand you will learn so much about this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024 by ronnie
    • life is a lie
We are not given an opportunity to off our self so what is the answer to freely have our power of no and America freedoms to be trapped in these bodies to never live…
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025 by Jared Edward Harden
    • Do You Know the Magick Man?
Not a light, pleasure read, for sure. There is a lot of arcane, coded, and testy references in this work Crowley released in 1913. A working knowledge, or at least familiarity of Qabalah would certainly enhance the reading experience . . . and I have neither. But - the way this book is arranged gives the novice or dilettante a bit of hope. The "chapters" are printed on the page to the left, with notes, references, and decoding tools on the page to the right. I've always wanted to see what people who like this guy were liking . . . now I have, and it's not a book I'll hang onto for a re-read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016 by Los Perros Bravos
    • The potent ramblings of a mad man
Over all I am very pleased with this purchase. It arrived the day I had expected, 5 hours earlier than I had expected. The paperback arrived in perfect condition, with that wonderful new book smell. So on that front I have no reason to complain, and I won't. However I would like to note to those who do not exactly understand the contents of the book, that it may not be entirely satisfactory. This is a very cryptic text, I don't think anyone would deny that. Most of the passages do not direct anything meaningful in any direct fashion, and the commentary by Crowley does not help that much. This is definitely a book for contemplation and meditation, and, though I may be wrong, the majority of the passages seem to be either glorifying or justifying spiritual hedonism. They are fairly interesting, however, and that is not to devalue them at all. It is a mystic book, in the end, and expecting anything more or less than mysticism, would just be an exercise in foolishness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014 by J. Starks
    • I couldn't understand a thing he wrote
I am giving this three stars because I am stupid to what it says. This version has a part that explains it and I still don't get it. I tried for over a year to get it and never did. I still own it with all the notes and formulas that I wrote in it but can't figure it out at all. I even pretended that the people didn't understand it either so I attempted to do research myself. Lost is all I can say. Not for everyone but those that do understand it I give many props to. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015 by SJCLane
    • amazing poetry for spirtual transformataion
i was once told that i would not come to understand the meaning, works, or symbolism of the genius that is crowley untill i was ready for it. i first learned of crowley from the infamous ozzy song at the age of thirteen. i am now 27 and i bought this book two years ago with all intentions of coming to know more about said works of crowley. i beileive this is a great start for anyone who wants to know more about him. i still have not read every chapter as he calls them, however i just read one or two at a time and find myself contemplating what i read for a couple weeks on end. any poetry that can do that is life changing and i am glad i bought this when i did. trully a heart felt collection,this has deep dualistic and or multiple meanings that intertwine and connect with other poems throughout the book. i love this book as a poet myself, next two purchases will be white stains,and the book of the law and who knows what else from there. i have allways love anything esoteric/metaphysical/occultish/new age or whatever you call it all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2012 by gene miller

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