{"title":"Anton La Vey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnton La Vey’s works explore unconventional paths within \u003cem\u003eself-help and personal development\u003c\/em\u003e, challenging traditional beliefs with a distinctive voice. His writings invite readers to consider individual empowerment and personal philosophy through an alternative lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect provocative texts that blend ritual, symbolism, and philosophy, offering a unique framework for understanding the self and the forces that shape human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"satanic-bible-by-anton-la-vey-9780380015399","title":"Satanic Bible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalled \"The Black Pope\" by many of his followers, Anton LaVey began the road to High Priesthood of the Church of Satan when he was only 16 years old and an organ player in a carnival...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"On Saturday night I would see men lusting after half-naked girls dancing at the carnival, and on Sunday morning when I was playing the organ for tent-show evangelists at the other end of the carnival lot, I would see these same men sitting in the pews with their wives and children, asking God to forgive them and purge them of carnal desires. And the next Saturday night they'd be back at The carnival or some other place of indulgence.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I knew then that the Christian Church thrives on hypocrisy, and that man's carnal nature will out!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that time early in his life, his path was clear. Finally, on the last night of April, 1966—\u003cem\u003eWalpurgisnacht\u003c\/em\u003e, the most important festival of the believers in witchcraft—LaVey shaved his head in the tradition of Ancient executioners and announced the formation of The Church Of Satan. He had seen the need for a church that would recapture man's body and his carnal desires as objects of celebration. \u003cem\u003e\"Since worship of fleshly things produces pleasure,\"\u003c\/em\u003e he said, \u003cem\u003e\"there would then be a temple of glorious indulgence . . .\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Satanic Bible\u003c\/i\u003e by Anton LaVey offers insights into the foundations of this controversial philosophy and religious rationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502767984876,"sku":"9780380015399","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7663823482323.jpg?v=1748622473"},{"product_id":"satanic-rituals-by-anton-la-vey-9780380013920","title":"Satanic Rituals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Satanic Bible\u003c\/em\u003e was written by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is a collection of essays, observations and basic Satanic rituals, and outlines LaVey's Satanic ideology. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism and is considered the foundation of the philosophy and dogma that constitute Satanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243970900204,"sku":"9780380013920","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780380013920-satanic-rituals-1.jpg?v=1787991263"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anton-la-vey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}