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The Occult Harry Smith: The Magical and Alchemical Work of an Artist of the Extremes
By (author) Harry Smith, Edited by Peter Valente
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• Explores in depth the occult and mystical side of Smith—his “heaven and earth magicâ€â€”focusing on how his varied artistic efforts were part of a comprehensive magical and alchemical practice • Includes unpublished photos of and letters from Smith, rare interviews, one of his unpublished texts, and essays by scholars and friends Harry Smith (1923–1991) was a legendary twentieth-century artist, filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and archivist. Especially well known for his Anthology of American Folk Music, innovative abstract realms, and extraordinary collection of paper airplanes now housed at the Getty Research Institute, Smith also had a deep esoteric and mystical side, with experimentation in magic, Tarot, Kabbalah, and other occult practices. Like other alchemists, Smith’s life mission was to create a unified work from disparate elements, a synthesis of correspondences between seemingly unrelated topics—from music, string figures, and Seminole patterns to the relationship between sound and film imagery. Presenting the most diverse collection of writings about Harry Smith, this volume explores the far-ranging esoteric themes that run throughout his art and career. The book includes never-before-seen photos, rare interviews, personal letters, and an unpublished text by Harry Smith, The 96 Apparitions of the 96 Alchemical Formulae (1 to 36), as well as personal reminiscences from Smith’s friends and former students. Smith’s groundbreaking mystical wisdom, ""heaven and earth magic,"" and influence as an artist of the extremes leap from the pages in this book, confirming his contribution to art, music, film, and modern alchemy.
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Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Published date | 8 Jul 2025
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Format | Digital (delivered electronically)
Pages | 384
Dimensions | 0 x 0 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 979-8-8885-0138-2
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BISAC | body, mind & spirit / occultism
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