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'''''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen: A Historical Compendium''''' is a book written by [[Travis McHenry]] featuring biographical sketches of famous [[occultist]]s and other spiritual individuals throughout history. | '''''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen: A Historical Compendium''''' is a book written by [[Travis McHenry]] featuring biographical sketches of famous [[occultist]]s and other spiritual individuals throughout history. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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This criteria eliminated most modern occultists, such as [[Anton Szandor LaVey]] and [[Damien Echols]]. It also prevented the glorification of serial killers like David Berkowitz or Richard Ramirez, both of whom claimed to have killed under [[Satan|Satanic]] influences. | This criteria eliminated most modern occultists, such as [[Anton Szandor LaVey]] and [[Damien Echols]]. It also prevented the glorification of serial killers like David Berkowitz or Richard Ramirez, both of whom claimed to have killed under [[Satan|Satanic]] influences. | ||
==Publication history== | |||
The book was first published by [[Bloodstone Studios]] in August 2022 following a Kickstarter campaign together with a related [[Tarot]] deck, the [[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Tarot]]. It was released in two editions: | |||
* Softcover edition - unlimited printing with black and white illustrations. | |||
* Hardcover edition - limited to 125 copies with full color illustrations. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |