Who else would kill to have one of the ancient demon books that Giles has in his collection. Especially having one in some non-translatable language.

Jokaroni · 1 day

If you are just interested in the type of content found in Giles' library, then there's a taste of it here, and you can buy a cd from them with the full contents of over 50 books.

"Glasya Labolas, alias Caacrinolaas, or Caassimolar, is a great president, who commeth foorth like a dog, and hath wings like a griffen, he giveth the knowledge of arts, and is the captaine of all mansleiers (man slayers): he understandeth things present and to come, he gaineth the minds and love of freends and foes, he maketh a man go invisible, and hath the rule of six and thirtie legions." From the "Pseudomonarchia Daemonum".

Jokaroni · 1 day

This is probably the closest thing you could get nowadays, their other publications also combine ultra-deluxe bindings with heavy occult content.

Also here is a previous thread where a link was posted to a project to recreate the Vampyr book prop, and I speculated about whether it might be based on a real book.

Daax865 · 2 days

Not lentils, it was nettle soup that was responsible for Milarepa's green skin color.

naljorpa108 · 3 days

If you're not already familiar with them you should also check out the Berzin Archives and Empty Elephant.

naljorpa108 · 3 days

Bem responds to debunkers

wlevon1 · 4 days

If frozen custard fits the definition of ice cream (it should, love Scooter's), then gelato should too. Therefore, Black Dog Gelato should be on the list.

BTW does anyone know when the Belmont location in the former Bleeding Heart Bakery space is going to open, Black Dog's website looks like it hasn't been updated in a long time.

naljorpa108 · 5 days

There is a little more info here.

Here is a pdf of "The Teachings of Taoist Master Chuang" by Michael Saso.

naljorpa108 · 6 days

This other book by the same artist is even trippier!

davidverner · 8 days

Link doesn't work.

Here is the video.

wilsonw · 9 days

Ah yes the magic hedge.

"It's spring, and birds, birders, and naked men are once again appearing amid the shrubbery at Montrose Point. The Magic Hedge sanctuary at the east end, a 15-acre expanse of fields, hedgerows, scattered trees, and thickets that was once home to a U.S. military installation, provides a haven for migrating birds--and for men looking to hook up.

More than 300 species have been seen at Montrose Point, including vagrants such as the groove-billed ani, reddish egret, and Say's phoebe. Elusive treetop dwellers like the Blackburnian warbler sometimes appear at eye level, and marsh inhabitants such as the sora scurry through dry bushes.

Like the birds, the people scurrying through the bushes have identifying marks. Binoculars, probably a birder. Fishing rod, an angler headed for the pier. Guy with no binoculars or fishing pole, probably a cruiser."

wilsonw · 9 days

Also there's American Science and Surplus where you can pick up items ranging from Tesla coils to astronomical binoculars to underpants in a can.

Yes, underpants in a can.

"Emergency underpants in a can. Says it all, doesn't it? Quite stretchable in a Tyvekish white fabric, 'one pair fits most adults.' They're hip-hugger, semi-bikini, translucent type drawers, so despite the smiling man wearing them and a red bow-tie on the can, some (insecure) guys might find these just a touch jeune fille-ish. 'Safe, Sanitary, Secure.' Says so right on the 3" x 1-1/2" x 2/3" flip-top metal can. Better buy (3) in case of a long weekend."

naljorpa108

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