Pillars

Pillars (Volume 1, Issue 1): Psychopompos

Autumnal Equinox 2012

7.62 X 9.75 inches. 120 pp. Silver and black foil stamped on Deluxe heavy art cover. Perfect Binding. Fine typography & numerous illustrations.

* Comes with a blood-stamped Art Print featuring artwork by Xonia Abyssos of Teufelskunst.

"Light the Pyre" by LIM: Initially released as a limited hand-made (30 copies only) "Contributor's Edition" MCD, this special track is now available to download for free.

Keynote Contributors  

Jeremy Christner, G. McCaughry, Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule, Hagen Von Tulien, Ash Nostro Morg.

Pillars (Volume 1, Issue 3): The Ebon Kteis

Winter Solstice 2014

7.62 X 9.75 inches. 150 pp. Bronze and black foil, stamped on Deluxe heavy art cover. Perfect Binding. 37 colour plates. Fine typography & numerous illustrations.

* Comes with a Z-fold booklet featuring the art of Isabelle Gaborit and a poem by G. McCaughry.

"0O0 [Ophidian Equilibrium]" by LIM: Specially made track for this specific issue of PILLARS, you can now download for free.

Whereas PILLARS issue #1: 'Psychopompos' was a piercing chaotic eruption; exploring the Mystery Traditions & Arte from all sides and approach, and number 2 continued in that direction, but is more concise, dense in context and heavy with written material, the third entry of the series, 'The Ebon Kteis,' is a journey back into Darkness; more sombre in tone than its siblings and aiming to be more of a visual feast to inspire Minds & spark the Sacred Flame Within.

Keynote Contributors  

Shani Oates, FN Vegas, Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold, Kris Kuksi, Yoann Lossel, Samuel Araya, Abby Helasdottir, Natalia Drepina, Jose Gabriel Alegría Sabogal.

Pillars (Volume 1 Anthology): Perichoresis

7.5 x 9.5 inches. 368 pages. Gold Foil-stamp on cover and spine, Blind Deboss on Matador Pescara Black leather (Spanish finish). Antique #80 Eclipse endpaper. Sewn & Glued binding. Printed on 160m Enviro paper. Numerous color plates. Fine typography, and elegantly illustrated throughout. + All copies are hand-numbered and glyphed.

Limited to 393 copies

"Fate & Dearth" by LIM: Specially made track for this specific issue of PILLARS, you can now download for free.

PILLARS: Perichoresis is the Anthological Edition of the inceptive trilogy of PILLARS occult periodical journal. Containing Issue.1 Psychopompos, Issue.2 The Golden Eitr, and Issue.3 The Ebon Kteis.

Curated, assembled, and edited by G. McCaughry and compiled under various over-arching themes, that, however seemingly cryptic at times, do share common threads in passion & devotion for the Mystery Arte

Keynote Contributors 

Humberto Maggi, Asenath Mason, Ash Nostro Morg, Patrick J. Larabee, Yoann Lossel, Kris Kuksi, Mitchell Nolte, Shani Oates, Samuel Araya, and many others…

Pillars (hors-series): The Scalding of Sapientia

Standard Edition - 6.5 x 9.5 inches. 208 pages. Hardbound 90pts, Bamberger Kaliko "Metallic Cranberry Red" bookcloth, gold foil stamp on rounded spine and on the cover, blind deboss on the back, colour interior, and Neenah Dark Brown, "Burnished leather finish" embossed endpapers. Fine typography, thoroughly throughout by various artists, printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper. + 3/4 Jacket (satin matte finish) featuring the artwork entitled "Hortus Aureus" by Denis Forkas Kostromitin. Limited to 611 copies.

Artisinal Edition - 6.5 x 9.5 inches. 208 pages. Hardbound 90pts, genuine calfskin leather, highly textured cover (wood plank pressed pattern) with Blind Deboss on front cover. Raised bands and gold foil stamp on the spine. Handmade endpapers, in addition to those used within the standard hardcover edition. Fine typography, printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper. Signed by the Editor. Limited to 12 copies.

Of all the daimons that have plagued or blessed mankind throughout history, our muse, Wisdom, is perhaps the most elusive of all. Known by many names and terms – Gnosis, Sapientia, Sophia, and The Light, among many others – this varied and challenging topic is difficult to discuss using mere semantics; so liquid are Its inherent qualities and so fierce is Its passion!

Keynote Contributors 

Craig Williams, Veronica Rivas, Johannes Nefastos, Helena van El, Carl Abrahamsson, Camelia Elias, and many others…

Pillars (Volume 2, Issue 1): Circling the Compass

2019

6.5 x 9.5 inches. 200 pages. Hardbound 90pts, Tele Legatoria “Cialux Dark Gray” fine Italian bookcloth, mirror/silver foil stamp on rounded spine and on the cover, blind deboss on the back, colour interior, and Periwinkle ‘Persian Blue,’ ‘Burnished leather finish’ endpapers. Fine typography, illustrated thoroughly throughout by various artists, printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper.

Limited to 550 copies

The Circle, the Compass, or the Sacred Space (whether within or without, ontological, metaphorical or ceremonial) acts as a catalyst to bring together seemingly disparate elements of experience and dissolves their boundaries. No small wonder, then, that it is often the tool or practice of choice for the Mystic, Witch, and the Magician alike…

Keynote Contributors 

Stephen Skinner, P.T. Mistlberger, Geraldine Lambert, Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold, Shani Oates, Oliver Liebeskind, and many others…

Pillars (Volume 2, Issue 2): Seeds of Ares

2020

6.5 x 9.5 inches. 192 pages. Hardbound 90pts, Cialux 'Dark Brown' fine bookcloth, bronze foil stamp on rounded spine and on the cover; blind deboss on the cover and on the back cover; full colour interior, and 'Desert Tan' endpapers. Red & Black Headbands. Fine typography; illustrated thoroughly by various artists; printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper. Hand-numbered individually.

Limited to 618 copies

At Anathema, we consciously try to avoid an aesthetic that has been wrongfully associated with the kind of books we publish; über-dark, pseudo-satanic, and of all things Lovecraftian are not our prerogative. Rather, we strive for intellectually rigorous material, genuine practical analysis, and serious, detailed articles from people dealing with these topics and spirits in a way that elevates their approach and the matter at hand.

And so, with that in mind…

Here is is call to dwell on the so-called ‘negative,’ or martial, aspects of occult practice, and to explore how these may help to create a fuller and richer experience for practitioners of the Arte.

Keynote Contributors 

Verónica Rivas, A.D. Mercer, Jack Grayle, Shea Bilé, Katarina Pejovic, Denis Poisson, Daniel Yates, Adrian Baxter, Lesly Pierrepaul, Jim Pavelec, Carmen Mensink, Rowan E. Cassidy, Rosemary Stehlik, Néstor Avalos, Shandi Bouscatier, and many others…

* This issue of PILLARS came with a 5 tracks CD featuring an incredible roster of artists: Neraterræ, New Risen Throne, Taphephobia, Treha Sektori, and Visions, courtesy of Cyclic Law Records!

Pillars (Volume 2, Issue 3): A Wayfarer’s Hearth

2021

6.5 x 9.5 inches. 264 pages. Hardbound 90pts, Fine 'Canapetta' Italian bookcloth, matte brown foil stamp designs on rounded spine and on the cover; blind deboss on the cover and on the back cover; full colour interior, and 'Maroon' ‘Handspun texture finish’ endpapers. Dark Brown Headbands. Cover illustration by artist Ross Fleming (Hens Tongue). Fine typography; illustrated thoroughly by various artists; printed on Cougar Natural 160M archive-quality paper. Hand-numbered individually.

Limited to 700 copies

Come rest by the hearth’s fire and warm yourself, now that your travels are at an end. 

The night is long, and we are in no hurry. This is a time for reflection, to think back on where you have been – and where it has led you to.

Whether you have crossed oceans or deserts, wound your way through labyrinthine cities or long-forgotten ghost towns, followed untrodden paths or the pilgrim’s well-worn way – you are no longer the same, and you have wisdom to share.     

This is the Wayfarer’s Hearth: a gathering of voices and a recollection of transformative spiritual journeys.

Contributors 

Aaron Cheak (PhD), Aleco Julius, Brian Cotnoir, Carl Abrahamsson, Carl Austin Hyatt, Darragh Mason, Dr. Dearthrice DeWitt, Evan Davies, Gabriel McCaughry, Gloria D.N.E., Gavin Fox, Humberto Maggi, Ian C. Edwards (PhD), Johnny Decker Miller, Johana Reuter, Jennifer Chiasson, Jack Grayle, Kazim, Kim Schwenk, Matthew Olmsted, Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule, Philipp Müller, Rosemary Stehlik, Ross Fleming, Shani Oates, Suzanne Read, Tasha Menary, Viktoria Polikarpova.