H.P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition

A Lovecraft scholar presents a penetrating study of the author’s life, work, and connections to modern occultism. Many practicing occultists have speculated that H. P. Lovecraft possessed in-depth knowledge of black magick. Yet literary scholars maintain the renowned horror writer was simply a master of his craft, and that the enduring power of his work is purely the result of his rich imagination. In H.P. Lovecraft & the Black Magical Tradition , John L. Steadman examines the considerable o