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The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
ISBN 978-1-60309-001-8

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic is an upcoming work of nonfiction by

magical order known as The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels. In early February 2024, Penguin Random House
announced a publication date of October 15, 2024.

Scope

The book is intended to be "a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences," containing "profusely illustrated instructional essays" on theories of magic from c. 150 AD to the present of the Moon & Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels sect, of whom Alan Moore is a dedicated follower.[1] Indeed, both Moores are described by publisher Top Shelf Productions as the "current proprietors" of the group of occult performers, of whom Alan Moore is a particularly prominent member, alongside former Bauhaus bassist David J.[1] The "Moon and Serpent" group have released a number of spoken word CD releases of their occult "workings"/performances.

Contents

Confirmed illustrators include a number of (Alan) Moore's frequent collaborators, namely Kevin O'Neill, Melinda Gebbie, José Villarrubia and John Coulthart, with more to be confirmed.[1]

Among the essays the book will include is "Adventures in Thinking," a

dissertation detailing "how entry into the world of magic may be readily achieved."[1] The tongue-in-cheek tone of the tome will also include "a number of 'Rainy Day' activity pages" suggesting "lively and entertaining things-to-do once the magical state has been attained, including such popular pastimes as divination, etheric travel and the conjuring of a colourful multitude of spirits, deities, dead people and infernal entities from the pit."[1] This will likely incorporate a "bestiary of demons and gods and other things that you might be lucky or unfortunate enough to bump into."[2]

The two Moores – unrelated, but long-time friends – will also pen "lengthy theses revealing the ultimate meaning of both the Moon and the Serpent."[1]

The Great Enchanters

The book will present a "history of magic from the last ice-age to the present day, told in a series of easy-to-absorb pictorial biographies of fifty great enchanters," an area in which both Moores are readily familiar, Alan having been a practising magician for a number of years, and Steve having contributed to the

Trois Freres cave in France."[2]

Other notable individuals will include "the Persian Magi and Zarathustra" ("after the

Alexander of Abonuteichos who was the creator of Glycon," Alan's "patron deity."[2]

Additional materials

In addition to the hefty – a projected 320 pages – book itself, a "full range of entertainments will be provided" in addition, including (in typical Moorean fashion – see his 2007

Tarot cards" (illustrated by José Villarrubia),[2] "a fold-out Kabalistic board game" and "a pop-up Theatre of Marvels that serves as both a Renaissance memory theatre and a handy portable shrine."[1] This latter (theatre) is being designed by Moore's wife, the artist Melinda Gebbie.[2]

Related works

In addition to Steve Moore's lengthy association with

Jack Parsons
, all prominent occultists likely to be covered in the Bumper Book of Magic.

It has been suggested that much of Alan Moore's recent output has to a greater or lesser extent been designed as magical rituals:

All of Moore's recent comics and other texts that are intended to function as magical "workings" or rituals, perform the work of making something metaphysically real though a work of imagination and communication, as with the culminatory "there because we say She is" that births the Angel Highbury at the end of his psychogeographic spoken-word piece,

The Highbury Working.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Top Shelf Catalog listing for The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic by Alan Moore and Steve Moore. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  2. ^
    Forbidden Planet
    International Blog Log: "We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Northampton: Part 1" Interview with Alan Moore by Pádraig Ó Méalóid, 13 June 2008
  3. ^ "Alan Moore (III) – Biography on IMDB". Retrieved 19 July 2008.
  4. ^ "ImageSexT: A Roundtable on Lost Girls: A magical realism of the fuck" by Tof Eklund, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2008.

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