{"product_id":"the-occult-harry-smith-the-magical-and-alchemical-work-of-an-artist-of-the-extremes-9798888501375","title":"The Occult Harry Smith: The Magical and Alchemical Work of an Artist of the Extremes","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn unusual collection of writing by and about mystic artist Harry Smith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores in depth the occult and mystical side of Smith--his \"heaven and earth magic\"--focusing on how his varied artistic efforts were part of a comprehensive magical and alchemical practice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes unpublished photos of and letters from Smith, rare interviews, one of his unpublished texts, and essays by scholars and friends \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarry Smith (1923-1991) was a legendary twentieth-century artist, filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and archivist. Especially well known for his \u003ci\u003eAnthology of American Folk Music, \u003c\/i\u003e innovative abstract realms, and extraordinary collection of paper airplanes now housed at the Getty Research Institute, Smith also had a deep esoteric and mystical side, with experimentation in magic, Tarot, Kabbalah, and other occult practices. Like other alchemists, Smith's life mission was to create a unified work from disparate elements, a synthesis of correspondences between seemingly unrelated topics--from music, string figures, and Seminole patterns to the relationship between sound and film imagery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresenting the most diverse collection of writings about Harry Smith, this volume explores the far-ranging esoteric themes that run throughout his art and career. The book includes never-before-seen photos, rare interviews, personal letters, and an unpublished text by Harry Smith, \u003ci\u003eThe 96 Apparitions of the 96 Alchemical Formulae (1 to 36), \u003c\/i\u003e as well as personal reminiscences from Smith's friends and former students. Smith's groundbreaking mystical wisdom, \"heaven and earth magic,\" and influence as an artist of the extremes leap from the pages in this book, confirming his contribution to art, music, film, and modern alchemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4509467\"\u003eHarry Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Park Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798888501375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC016000\"\u003eOccultism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO001000\"\u003eArtists, Architects, Photographers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART016000\"\u003eIndividual Artists | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Smith (1923-1991) was a filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, alchemist, and artist of the twentieth century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeter Valente is a writer, editor, translator, and filmmaker. He was born in Salerno, Italy, in 1970 and grew up in New Jersey. The author of 12 books and the translator of several influential works, including Gérard de Nerval's \u003ci\u003eThe Illuminated, \u003c\/i\u003e he lives in North Carolina.","brand":"Park Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48457647325421,"sku":"9798888501375","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_7d96272e-58f3-4d60-bcd4-1f9d81e375fd.jpg?v=1753585428","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-occult-harry-smith-the-magical-and-alchemical-work-of-an-artist-of-the-extremes-9798888501375","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}