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Title: Satan Speaks! by Anton Szandor LA Vey, Anton Szandor Lavey, Introduction by Blanche Barton, Marilyn Manson ISBN: 0-922915-66-0 Publisher: Feral House Pub. Date: September, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.82 (45 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: The final (?) testament of a diabolical prophet
Comment: Anton Szandor LaVey, author/compiler of "The Satanic Bible" and founder of the notorious Church of Satan, certainly had a unique position in late 20th century culture. "Satan Speaks!", published after his death, represents the final testament of this demonic prophet. Whether or not you are a Satanist, you just might find this book to be an interesting, provocative, and even enjoyable read.
A collection of short essays, "Satan Speaks!" varies in quality. Some of the selections strike me as underdeveloped, self-indulgent rants: I refer particularly to "Child Abuse," "Some Professionals and a Poem," and others. But even some of these grouchy tirades have appealing flashes of dark humor; try "Don't Bathe," LaVey's celebration of body odor.
And the best of these essays range from delightful exercises in creative misanthropy to truly thought-provoking analyses of popular culture. LaVey speculates on the connections between the Jew and the Satanist in "A Plan," discusses the potential of "The Witch's Shoe as Weaponry" in the essay of that title, and issues a fascinating manifesto for Satanic cultural activism in "The Horns of a Dilemma."
And throughout the book one can find marvelously quotable aphorisms from the man known as the Black Pope. Examples: "Is it coincidence that the most important word to a Satanist is 'Why?'" (from "The Third Side"); "Did Charlie Chaplin have a Hitler moustache, or vice versa?" (from "The Jewish Question"); or "Don't bomb abortion clinics unless you happen to need one, and they won't take you" (from "My Enemy").
"Traditional" religionists and other more "proper" folk may cringe at LaVey's writings, but to the adventurous reader, "Satan Speaks!" is a deliciously stocked candy store. Was this truly LaVey's final testament, or are there hidden demonic manuscripts of his waiting to be unleashed upon a trembling world? Stay tuned!
Rating: 3
Summary: Just not his best!
Comment: Don't misunderstand me- I really have an affinity toward LaVey and the glories he stands for- happiness, individualism, and nonconformity paired with strength, power, and ethics, but, please, alow me to explain, as objectively as possible, the reason why I felt this book only merited the paltry three stars I assigned to it. First of all, there just isn't much applicable material contained withing its covers. Its not a practical guide to Satanism; the books only redeeming essays are the first one, and perhaps "The Good Old Days," which does manage much insight on the follies of human misconception and misinterpretation. However, those searching for LaVey's best are advised to read the Satanic Bible, The Devil's Notebook, and also The Satanic Witch. Therein you will find all the positive, wonderful info you need. I would only recomend this book to those who are true Satanists and wish to know what their founder thought. Otherwise, I recomend the aforementioned. Thank you for reading this, I hope I've assisted you in some way- if your a Satanist. Hail Satan!
Rating: 3
Summary: Chicken Soup for the Atheist and Misanthropic Soul.
Comment: You'll find LaVey's cynicism and dark humor intact in this book. This book is a fun read and isn't as bullet holed as his other work with LaVey's spiritually non-spiritual philisophy. Nice one-liners that can be woven into your own conversation and make you the silver tongued golden boy of your counter culture social cliche'. LaVey's life is filled with controversy, lies, and mild delusion. Truth being untold over his decades of involvement with CoS. Truth being lost to his grave. Truth likely being lost years before his own death. This is LaVey's last work and it's like he knows it. It's an interesting look at a man, without a god to answer to, facing his death.
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Title: The Devil's Notebook by Anton Szandor LA Vey, Anton Szandor Lavey, Kenneth Anger ISBN: 0922915113 Publisher: Feral House Pub. Date: December, 1992 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Satanic Rituals by Anton La Vey ISBN: 0380013924 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1976 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor Lavey, Burton H. Wolfe ISBN: 0380015390 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1976 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Secret Life of a Satanist: The Authorized Biography of Anton Lavey by Blanche Barton ISBN: 0922915121 Publisher: Feral House Pub. Date: September, 1992 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Satanic Witch by Anton Szandor Lavey, Peggy Nadramia, Blanche Barton ISBN: 0922915849 Publisher: Feral House Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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