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The first in-depth biographical study of the British surrealist and occultist Ithell Colquhoun,
This book offers the first in-depth biographical study of the British surrealist and occultist Ithell Colquhoun, situating her art within the magical contexts that shaped her imaginative life and work. After decades of neglect, Colquhoun's unique vision…
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This is a definitive study of the work of Ithell Colquhoun, a long-neglected Surrealist artist and writer, which really does justice to its subject.
The author does a masterful job weaving together biography and art history with explanations of the esoteric context and obscure occult philosophies and practices that permeate and inform this singular artist’s work.
I found the book accessible and enjoyable while at the same time erudite and detailed as it is based upon research into primary sources and archives. It provides a captivating insight into a uniquely creative imagination and legacy. The book is beautifully designed with…
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