THE DEVIL'S SUPPER

Montreal: Anathema, 2017. First edition. Cloth bound in fine condition.. Collector's edition: Limited edition of 150 copies, numbered and signed by the author on bookplate laid-in; Fiscagomma "Shining Black" f-leather, blind deboss on the cover and on squared spine, color interior, and Neenah Red and Leno embossed endpapers. Fine typography, illustrated by artist Lupe Vasconcelos (also featuring numerous historical B&W art pieces), printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper; 276 pages. From pre-history to post-modern times, the bogeyman behind folk tales and legends tells his long tale in this uniquely historical perspective - one that explores why Providence is the sacred duty of The Lord of this World. From Carnival to Utopia, and from Feast to Famine, the secret traditions of the Devil and all his Works are explored in considerable depth and explained by the people who feared and courted him, rather than ecclesiastical authorities. His tools of arte range from his holy trident to profane hallucinogenics, and from sacred cup to holy feast. From Scapegoat to master of illusion, the Devil is ever present as the Great Opposer. He is the primeval master of disguise, and master of ceremonies; he is the grand host of the Sabbat. Through incarnations and paradigm shifts, his coat is of many colours. From Heresy to Houzle, the enigma of the Devil is seductively astute. This narrative is an invitation to sup at his table as we profile him through theology and myth. As The Devil's Supper tackles concepts of evil, sin, and retribution, what he has to say may just enlighten you!