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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 540.112
EAN num: 9781578633791
ISBN number: 1578633796
Label: Weiser Books
Manufacturer: Weiser Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 127
Printing Date: May 20, 2006
Publishing house: Weiser Books
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Cotnoir offers a detailed, step-by-step introduction to Alchemy that explores its mysteries while illustrating its use as a modern spiritual system of attainment. He provides an overview of the history of Alchemy, as well as evidence to detractors that Alchemy is much more than a medieval form of psychotherapy. He also includes practical laboratory experiments that safely, and intelligently, lead readers to an understanding of this ancient art and spiritual practice.
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When I very first heard that someone had written a concise guild to alchemy, I was very skeptical. I have read, and worked with, a few practical texts previously, and I simply did not think that a concise guide would be much use to me. I was wrong. I honestly return to book again and again to reference one point or another. I would not throw away the classic works of Frater Albertus or Manfred Junius, but I honestly recommend this guide to others. There are a number of matters from the classical works that I just did not really understand until I read this book. There is also some information that I simply have not encountered elsewhere. I have to agree with Mark Stavish, this is not the end all be all of alchemical works. It delivers what it promises, and I am glad I bought it.
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The Weiser Concise Guide to Alchemy is an excellent book that though concise is comprehensive in its explanation of the philosophy and techniques of alchemy. Brian Cotnoir presents his vast knowledge in a way that is clear, well-organized, and handy for reference. Newcomers to the alchemical tradition as well as those who've long been fascinated by alchemy will find valuable information and insights in this book. If you really want to know what was going on in the alchemist's lab, this is the book for you!
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The Weiser Concise Guide to Alchemy by Brian Cotnoir is exactly as the titles says - concise. The beauty is that it is direct and to the point. Its downfall simple - for someone without any background in general Hermeticism the lack of elaboration on some points can be difficult. However, this lack of extensive theory is also what makes the Concise Guide useful for those seeking practical experiments. There are experiments that are to be done, ideas to be contemplated, and new things to learn. While at times it reads like a cook book, it is important to remember that alchemy is an operative art and science. This is not a "touchy feely" book, it is a book designed to give operative laboratory instruction as related to the Great Work, and that it does. Students who have read The Alchemist's Handbook by Frater Albertus, Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy by Mandfred Junius, Real Alchemy - A Primer of Practical Alchemy by Robert Bartlett, or The Path of Alchemy - Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic by myself,will find the material in Cotnoir's work very easily understood. Those without any previous reading in laboratory alchemy may consider making it a companion read to one or more of the previously mentioned books.
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Written by Brian Cotnoir (a dedicated alchemist and contributor to "Parachemy: Journal of Hermetic Arts and Sciences") and expertly edited by James Wasserman, The Weiser Concise Guide To Alchemy, a straightforward compression of thirty years' experience, research and study into a concise introduction to the craft. Chapters discuss the theory and practice of alchemy, including herbal work, mineral work, purification of slats, aspects of cosmology, time, and microcosm in alchemical theory, and much more. A handful of black-and-white illustrations and diagrams clarify salient points raised by the easy-to-follow text. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the metaphysical practice and art of alchemy, or needing a quick refresher course in its basics.
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