Search Results: Metaphysics and Spirituality from Black Cat Hill Books

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 1994. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Good+: shows light wear to the extremities (a little heavier at the lower rear corner).The binding leans slightly, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Bright; structurally sound and tightly bound: Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 369pp.Translated by Joscelyn Godwin. (S U N Y Series in Western Esoteric Traditions). Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English. Here is also a historical survey, beginning with the Alexandrean Period, of the various esoteric currents such as Christian Kabbalah, Theosophy, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermeticism. Common characteristics of these currents are the notion of universal interdependency and the experience of spiritual transformation. The author establishes a rigorous… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Signet , 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971); First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1971); First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; faint, but pervasive toning and background soiling to the panels; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; a single, very very faint crease to the backstrip and another equally fine and barely discernible near the upper corner of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo (7 x 4.25 c 0.7 inches). 240… Read More

Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing Company. Near Fine. 2004. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the outside edges of both panels have been tape-reinforced by a previous owner, else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, marks, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single inobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.65 inches) . Profusely illustrated with diagrams in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 14.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. The material presented between the covers of this book is sophisticated,… Read More

London, UK: Stuart & Watkins. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1967. 1st Edition UK; First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition in English (1967) , so stated. First published in German in 1960. Very Good: shows mild shelf-rubbing to the lower extremities and milder wear to the upper extremities; the binding leans; else flawless. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and a notable imperfection. Bright and clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5 x 0.75 inches) . Bibliography. Chronology of Authors Quoted. Translated by William Stoddart. Language: English. Weight: 11.2 ounces. Crimson cloth over boards with gilt titles on a black panel at the backstrip. Hardcover:… Read More

Cambridge, UK Quinta Essentia, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the very lightest wear to the extremities; a hint of rubbing to the panels;else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 141 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Unwin Paperbacks: Mandala Books, 1980. Paperback Second Edition Thus (1980). First published by Perennial Books in 1965. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows considerable tanning to the text pages, due to aging; light wear to the extremities; faint creases near the lower front corner; a single page has been creased at the lower corner; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding glue has not cracked and seems sound, but doesn't seem very stong - as is the case for most glued-binding paperbacks from this era; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some minor flaws. Not so very far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 84 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.7… Read More

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK Thorsons: The Aquarian Press, 1979. Paperback First Edition Thus (1979), Fourth Printing (1983). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities; a former owner's name at the top corner of the front endpaper; a small spot of sticker residue at the upper corner of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches). ix, 110 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. First Edition Thus (1979), Fourth Printing (1983). Trade Paperback. Ms. Dion Fortune (Violet M. Firth 1890 – 1946) was a British occultist, ceremonial… Read More

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 1996. Audio Cassette Six Audio Cassette Tapes in Like-New condition. These are housed in a Large, Colorful Plastic Clamshell Case, in Nearly-Like New condition, showing very mild rubbing to the panels and several tiny spots of soil to the white background field at the lower rear panel. All colorful covers present and in Like New condition. The Paper Liner Notes, attached to the inside of the front cover, are in Like New condition. Overall, Very Near Fine [Nearly-Like New]. Listening time: 9 Hours. Product Size: 9.25 x 9.75 x 0.85 inches. Weight: 19 ounces. Sounds True Number F036. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

El Cajon, CA Unarius Academy of Science Publications, 1993. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: shows a bit of shelf-rubbing along the bottom edge of the boards and the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing; unclipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 308pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardback with DJ. Centuries ago they were bitter enemies, Incas vs. Spaniards. Now, in the present century, the vanquished and their conquerors are healing themselves with their knowledge and acceptance of their murderous plot against Atahualpa, The Last Inca. This is a story of self-healing, the result of a pioneering effort of a group of individuals who participated in a workshop on reincarnation, sponsored by the Unarius Academy of Science. In their own words, they relate how they have regained their memory of this period… Read More

East Hampton, NY Barbara Brennan Inc. , 2001. Audio Cassette One Audio Cassette Tape in Fine [Unused] condition, housed in clear plastic jewel case which shows only the mildest rubbing [Near Fine]. No further packaging present. Not sure there ever was any promotional or protective case beyond the clear plastic jewel case. Overall, Very Near Fine. Audio Book: Cassette Tape.

East Hampton, NY Barbara Brennan Inc. , 2001. Audio Cassette One Audio Cassette Tape in Fine [Unused] condition, housed in clear plastic jewel case which shows only the mildest rubbing [Near Fine]. No further packaging present. Not sure there ever was any promotional or protective case beyond the clear plastic jewel case. Overall, Very Near Fine. Audio Book: Cassette Tape.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, January 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [Like New] condition, housed in crystal clear plastic cases, in Near Fine condition, showing only the mildest rubbing. These are housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slip case, which shows light wear to the corner tips; a little mild rubbing, and a couple of creases [Very Good]. Overall, Very Good+. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. This book is a very intimate look at the author's process. Here she is, suffering like the rest of us, living on an emotional roller coaster, compelled by habitual behaviours, confused, and at the same time engaged in her practice.She struggles. She learns not to struggle. Then she struggles again. Layers of confusion, resistance, and suffering drop away. At times reading this book was painful. I can see so many aspects of the author in myself. Almost everyone who is engaged in meditation practice would enjoy and benefit from reading this book. It is a very personal account, but at… Read More

Berkeley, CA Almaas Publications: Diamond Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition thus, so stated. First Edition thus, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows some rubbing to the wrapper covers; binding shows slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. No discernible wear to the extremities. Remains quite close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 211pp. The Diamond Heart Series , No 3. Trade Paperback. We live in a world of mystery, wonder, and beauty. But most of us seldom participate in this real world, being focused rather on the part that is mostly strife, suffering, or meaninglessness. This situation is basically due to our not realizing and living our full human potential. This potential can be actualized by the realization and development of the human essence. The human essence is the part of us that is innate and real, and which can participate in the real world. The Diamond Heart series is a transcription of talks given… Read More

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette 'As New', still in shrinkwrap. Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad"… Read More

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad" experiences. This opens the possibility… Read More

New York, NY Carol Publishing: Citadel Press, 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth Printing. First published in 1968. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of sunning to the backstrip (the titles thereon remain bold an clearly legible); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches). x, 209 pages. Edited by Lorraine Sinkler. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small, faint smudge at top edge rear panel; the binding is ever so slightly cocked off square; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still possesses that pleasant 'new book' fragrance. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows light… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still possesses that pleasant 'new book' fragrance. Very close to "As New". The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xv, 204 pages.… Read More

Clear Lake, CA: Dawn Horse Press. Very Good+. 1983. Third Edition. Paperback. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows sunning to the yellow background field of the backstrip (the black titles thereon are unaffected, bold and clearly legible) ; mild rubbing to the panels; else only a hint of rubbing to the outside edges; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.65 x 0.55 inches) . Index. Illustrated with duotone photographs and designs and one Full-color design. Language: English. Weight: 10.2 ounces. First published in 1978 under the… Read More

Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press, 1996. Hardcover First Edition; Fourth Printing [1998]. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 178pp. First Edition [1995]; Fourth Printing [1998]. Hardback with DJ. William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was one of the greatest poets of his or any age. His odd, eccentric, comic, and finally serious prose work A Vision has long exasperated some readers with its occultist connections and strange, pseudo-geometrical diagrams and intrigued others with its odd origins and complex thought. In this sequel to his critical study of Yeats's poems, Hazard Adams argues that A Vision is of extraordinary interest for its literary merit, its place in intellectual history as an example of romanticism's persistence in modernism, and its oblique defense of poetic fiction-making. Rather than treating the book in terms of its historical and biographical… Read More