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Spare, Austin Osman
A. O. Spare (1888-1956) was a dark-side mystic
and illustrator. His work was related to
Surrealism and has served as the
foundation of Chaos Magic. He was associated
for a time with Aleister Crowley and his
work features prominently in the books of Kenneth Grant. His artwork was always disturbing and evocative, and frequently executed without the involvement of his conscious mind.
and illustrator. His work was related to
Surrealism and has served as the
foundation of Chaos Magic. He was associated
for a time with Aleister Crowley and his
work features prominently in the books of Kenneth Grant. His artwork was always disturbing and evocative, and frequently executed without the involvement of his conscious mind.
Sites in Spare, Austin Osman
Nurse With Wound - Words
A few writings of and essays on Spare as an influence on the band Nurse with Wound.
Psychonaut - Valefor: Mental Exploration Thru Chaos
The musician Michael Ford was inspired by Spare. Page with commentary and art.
Austin Osman Spare Archive
Contains various texts written by Spare. Scanned personal sketch books are also present.
Austin Osman Spare
Biography and the people he encountered.
Kenneth Grant - Introduction to the Book of Pleasure
Grant gives a biographical sketch of Spare and an introduction to one of Spare's books.
Austin Osman Spare
Offers material on Spare's art, books and life.
Wilipedia: Austin Osman Spare
Biography and related links.
Austin Osman Spare
A biographical sketch of interest, if only for the total lack of mention regarding Spare's esoteric leanings.
Austin Osman Spare and the Zos Kia Cultus
An excerpt from this writing of Spare's.
Austin Osman Spare's Obituary
A tribute to Spare by Kenneth Grant.
Austin Osman Spare
A collection of writings by and on Spare. Includes links to his artwork.
Austin Osman Spare
A biographical sketch.
Zos Kia
A brief biographical sketch of Spare.
The Austin Osman Spare Collection
Original Artwork by Austin Osman Spare from the collection of Mr. Frank Letchford.
Austin Osman Spare
The following items are from the collection of Coil, the premier occult band founded by John Balance and Peter Christopherson.
Austin Osman Spare Biography by Lishtar
Detailed biography which includes sources for further research.
Austin Osman Spare
Austin Osman Spare's unique method of reading the Tarot.
Encyclopedia: Austin Osman Spare
Brief biographical sketch of Spare.
Anathema of Zos
An automatic writing By Austin Osman Spare.
The Book of Pleasure
Full text of this work of Spares'.
The Focus of Life
The mutterings of AAOS by Spare. |
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cross references
Society : Religion and Spirituality : Esoteric and Occult : Magick : Chaos Society : Religion and Spirituality : Esoteric and Occult : Personalities : Crowley, Aleister Society : Religion and Spirituality : Esoteric and Occult : Personalities : Grant, Kenneth