Cet auteur britannique est réputé pour ses peintures surréalistes et ses œuvres traitant de l'occulte. Il est également le seul biographe significatif de S.L. MacGregor Mathers, ce qui témoigne d'un profond engagement envers des sujets mystiques et ésotériques. Sa production artistique présente probablement un style imaginatif, explorant des dimensions cachées de la réalité qui résonnent avec les traditions occultes.
Considered almost impenetrable by the novel's original editor, Muriel Spark, Goose of Hermogenes has since acquired a legendary status as a work of surrealist and esoteric fiction. Illustrated with Ithell Colquhoun's beautiful alchemical paintings, this new edition can be fully appreciated for its intoxicating strangeness.
The collection features nearly 40 essays that delve into the realms of magic and esotericism, showcasing Ithell Colquhoun's unique perspectives and insights. These writings, once overlooked, explore themes of the mystical and the arcane, reflecting Colquhoun's deep engagement with the occult and her artistic vision. The essays reveal her innovative thinking and contribute to a richer understanding of esoteric traditions, making this compilation a significant addition for those interested in the intersection of art and the mystical.