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This book is regarded by some as his 'tour de force'. He wrote many books, both fiction and non-fiction, on subjects such as the paranormal, the supernatural and philosophy, including The Outsider and Mysteries. Republished two years after the author's death, and with a new foreword by bibliographer Colin Stanley, Wilson brings his own refreshingly optimistic and stimulating interpretation to the worlds of the paranormal, the occult, and the supernatural.Ībout the Author: Colin Wilson was a highly respected and erudite writer. It is a journey of enlightenment-a wide-ranging survey of the whole subject and an insightful exploration of Man's latent powers. His genius lies in producing a skillful synthesis of the available material clarifying without simplifying, seeing the occult in the light of reason and reason in the light of the mystical and paranormal. International Bestseller: The essential guidebook to the history of magic and occultism-'the most interesting, informative, and thought-provoking book on ' (The Sunday Telegraph)Ĭolin Wilson's great classic work is a comprehensive history of mystery and magic. Aircraft & Spacecraft: General Interest.Ships, Boats & Waterways: General Interest.Road & Motor Vehicles: General Interest.Fishing, Field Sports & Outdoor Activities.Sports Studies & PE: Textbooks & Study Guides.Literary Studies: Textbooks & Study Guides.Anthologies, Essays, Letters & Miscellaneous.Inventions & Technology: General Interest.Environment & Ecology: General Interest.Popular Culture & Media: General Interest.Politics & Government: Textbooks & Study Guides.

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