Art and Symbols of the Occult by James Wasserman – Esoteric Art Reference Book

A visually striking guide to the mysterious imagery and symbols of the Western esoteric tradition.
Filled with vivid colour illustrations, this beautifully produced volume explores the visual language of alchemy, astrology, magic and mysticism.

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Art and Symbols of the Occult

By James Wasserman

Published by Greenwich Editions
Copyright 1993

A lavishly illustrated exploration of occult imagery drawn from a wide range of mystical traditions.

The book presents a fascinating visual lexicon of esoteric symbolism drawn from:

• astrology and cosmology
• Kabbalah and the Tree of Life
• alchemy and Hermetic philosophy
• ceremonial magic traditions
• tarot symbolism
• visionary and symbolic art

The richly reproduced illustrations span centuries of mystical thought and include medieval manuscripts, alchemical engravings, ritual diagrams, magical seals and symbolic cosmological images.

Many images are drawn from important esoteric traditions including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the magical writings associated with figures such as Aleister Crowley.

Beautifully designed and highly visual, the book serves both as an introduction to occult symbolism and as a striking reference work for artists, historians and collectors of esoteric literature.

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Condition

Very good used condition.

• clean internal pages
• binding firm
• bright colour illustrations throughout
• light shelf wear to the cover

A very attractive copy overall.

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A lovely book for

• collectors of occult and esoteric books
• readers interested in tarot, alchemy and Kabbalah
• students of Western mystical traditions
• artists inspired by symbolic imagery
• curiosity cabinet or gothic library décor

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Curator’s Note — BookAvenue

The traditions of Western mysticism have always communicated through images — diagrams, seals, symbols and visionary artworks that encode hidden meanings. Art and Symbols of the Occult gathers many of these powerful images into a single richly illustrated volume, revealing the visual language behind centuries of esoteric thought.

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📦 Postage & Packaging

Free UK postage Royal Mail 2nd Class; books wrapped in protective recyclable materials; international shipping fully tracked with cost calculated at checkout.

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