I’ve always been fascinated by esoterica and the occult, so I leapt at the chance to contribute to this beautiful map of the capital. It documents the magickal side of the city, places where secret societies meet, shady basements where rituals took place and where you might make like Blake and spot a throng of angels. The illustrations by Brian Rau shimmer, and Tree Carr’s guide to tools for the aspiring occultist is a practical guide for any beginner witch.

Here’s what publishers Herb Lester have to say about it.
“All human life is in London. But within the city exists a shadow world of druids, mystics, magicians and witches. This is an introduction to that hidden realm.

Welcome To The Dark Side is a large-format map that charts centuries of occult activity including the headquarters of the Golden Dawn; Aleister Crowley’s temples; where William Blake saw angels and William Burroughs launched a psychic attack after eating an unsatisfactory cheesecake.

For the aspiring occultist, there are shops to buy spells and books on magic, and libraries and museums for further study. Also included is A Guide To Magickal Tools For The Aspiring Occultist, a checklist for those wishing to take their exploration of the subject beyond the physical realm.

This is London, but not as you know it: Welcome To The Dark Side!”