The Occult: The Ultimate Guide for Those Who Would Walk with the Gods

Great historical background. Wilson narrative is direct and a comfort to read no matter the subject. Awesome work and narrative

Just started reading and already know I won’t be disappointed. Colin Wilson makes compelling books and from what I read so far this might be his magnum opus so I’m guessing this will be a good one. It takes me some time to get into a book as I’m not much of a reader but when I get around to reading this book is on the top of my list to read.

This tome of ancient knowledge, highly cited historical figures and academic sources, a mixture of science, psychology, occultism and philosophy, has impressed me as a feat fitly described as a "life's work." If allowed to follow the multitude of rabbit trails presented by Mr. Wilson, all of which deftly begin and end in the same poignant thesis, one's mind will explore an adventurous excursion sure to insight a new vista of awareness hitherto unknown. In short, read the book and you will not be disappointed.

It’s good through all 700-some pages. Thoroughly entertaining and thought provoking. It sort of acts as a giant reading list. Colin Wilson is sort of a literary DJ. My list is so much longer after reading this

A very good overview of Western esoteric themes (now somewhat historically dated), by an author initially quite skeptical of the occult.

I read this rather lengthy book cover-to-cover with pleasure and recomment it highly - especially to the dyed-in-the-wool materialists with preconceived negative and/or skeptical attitude(s) toward the so-called paranormal or unusual.

Bought this for my cousin in prison. He seems to like it.

Amazing book, the information it contains is solid without exagerations and the approach to the subject is balanced and cautious

An extraordinary, hugely insightful book that not only studies the historical aspect of things, but also injects new ways of thinking and analysing and discussing the occult that is completely removed from sensationalism, ego and the usual guff that is so prevalent in this area. He also gives you references and other books that explore the psychology and reality of what the occult means and how it is a genuine aspect of our positions as sentient beings. Absolutely brilliant, useful, and will get you thinking rather than simply following. He embraces occultism, but backs his belief with serious research into psychology as well as the more esoteric areas. A hugely important book for anyone either studying this area or who want to embrace this aspect into their lives. Cant recommend this enough

always close to me

This is a well researched look at the Occult. It’s aim appears to convince the sceptic!! For a believer like me....after all in India it’s a part of our basic beliefs....I found it unnecessarily long and repetitive. However it is a very important book and makes some stunning revelations. A definite read for anyone interested in the Occult even if it’s a tad too long!!

This book is inches thick and all fascinating. The detail in this book is hard to find elsewhere, but here, literally all in one book. I bought it for the chapters on Ouspensky and Gurdieff, which were wonderful, but leafing through other chapters, I know it will make for great reading in the year to come.

Sûrement un bon livre, mais déçu 😞 que l'on ne préviennent pas qu'il n'était pas en français et seulement en anglais. J'aurais aimé que Amazon puisse me l'échanger