Alchemist's Kitchen
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Alchemist's Kitchen
What is the secret meaning of alchemical symbolism? Could ancient images really turn molten lead into gold with a mere pinch of the Philosopher's Stone? Alchemy is perhaps the last magical art to survive the ravages of the modern world. This book initiates the reader into some of the key concepts and practices of this extraordinary field of study.
What is the secret meaning of alchemical symbolism? Why was the Royal Art kept secret for so long? Could ancient images really turn molten lead into gold with a mere pinch of the Philosopher's Stone? Really?
Alchemy is perhaps the last true magical art to survive the ravages of the modern world. In this exquisite book, top laboratory alchemist Guy Ogilvy initiates the reader into some of the key concepts and practices of this extraordinary field of study. It includes extensive appendices.
Alchemist's Kitchen is part of the WOODEN BOOKS series, which are small but packed with information.
Fascinating - FINANCIAL TIMES.
Beautiful - LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS.
Rich and Artful - THE LANCET.
Genuinely mind-expanding - FORTEAN TIMES.
Excellent - NEW SCIENTIST.
Stunning - NEW YORK TIMES.
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Series: Wooden Books U.K. Gift Book
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781904263524
Publisher: Wooden Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 September 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wooden Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 155.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Guy Ogilvy is a practicing alchemist, and has witnessed many of the famous alchemical stages described in the ancient texts in his own personal laboratory. He currently lives in Somerset.
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