Theos-Talk Archives (November 1998 Message tt00197)

>At the FortFest last weekend, I gave my copy of
>ALEISTER CROWLEY, THE NATURE OF THE
>BEAST (1987) to Colin Wilson to autograph for me.
>As I handed it to him, Colin he said "Oh that book !"
>As he was signing it, he said, "That son-of-a-bitch !"
>
>After reading the book, I can see why he said
>what he said about A.C.
>
>Augoeides


Good story and I am quite sure that Colin believes exactly
what he said to you. That doesn't make him right. I have
also read that book. I also have Symond's book which
portrays Crowley in an even worse light.  I also have several
books that portray Blavatsky in a dim light...  But as to
Crowley's personal life, I have real reservations about his
desire to kill animals as "sport." Thats probably the main
thing I have against his personal behaviors. Well, nobody's
perfect and hopefully he will learn next time around :-)

Jerry S.