Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
The Necronomicon - FAQ Version 2.0
20 May 1994
Written and compiled by Kendrick Kerwin Chua
(kchua@unf6.cis.unf.edu), (kendrick@io.com)
University of North Florida, United States of America
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FAQ - Part 1
This FAQ supercedes all previous versions of the Necronomicon FAQ,
versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.3. These versions should be erased and
replaced by this version.
This Frequently Asked Questions document is divided into four parts.
The first part contains down and dirty information designed for the
impatient who wish to get their hands on a book titled Necronomicon.
The subsequent parts contain more information, some factual and some
subjective.
This FAQ is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. If you feel that the
author of the FAQ has missed some vital point, please feel free to
e-mail the author at the above internet address. Alternately, you may
direct a Usenet post to alt.necromicon, alt.magick or
alt.toys.transformers and the author may eventually run across your
post.
Table of contents for part 1 -
(1) What is the Necronomicon?
(2) Where can I find a copy of the Necronomicon?
(3) What if my lousy bookstore does not carry it?
(4) What do I do now that I have a copy?
(5) What should I believe?
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(1) What is the Necronomicon?
This FAQ is chiefly concerned with the mass-media format books on the
international market which are titled _Necronomicon_. These books are
marketed in the occult and "New Age" sections of bookstores, and are
reputed to be books of magick, or grimoires. This FAQ does not address
the following items related to the _Necronomicon_:
"Necronomicon" - an anthology of B-grade horror movies;
NecronomiCon - an annual convention of H.P. Lovecraft enthusiasts;
Necronomicon, Vols. I and II - portfolios of adult oriented art from
the files of fantasy artist H.R. Giger;
Vital information on the two commercially availble Necronomicons which
fit our narrow description is as follows:
The Necronomicon: Second Edition
Edited by Simon
(c) 1977 Schlangekraft Inc.
pub Magickal Childe, Inc.
Avon Books, New York (1980 printing)
ISBN - 0 - 380 - 75192 - 5
US $ 5.99
The Necronomicon: The Book of Dead Names
Edited by George Hay
with Colin Wilson, Robert Turner, and David Langford
(c) 1978 Neville Spearman Ltd.
Skoob Books Publishing Ltd, London (1992 printing)
ISBN - 1 - 871438 - 16 - 0
US $ 9.95
(2) Where can I find a copy of the Necronomicon?
As stated above, the book is frequently available in the local book
shop. In America, BDalton Booksellers and Books-a-Million often carry
one of the two Necronomicons, and can order the other (provided with
the right information, like the nifty numbers and letters given
above).
(3) What if my lousy bookstore does not carry it?
Then you can order the books direct from wholesalers and distributors,
like the Abyss Distribution Company (free plug coming up)
Abyss Distribution
48 Chester Road
Chester MA 01011 - 9735
(413) 623 - 2155 , M-F 10am - 4 pm EST
(413) 623 - 2156 priority FAX orders
Necronomicon - Simon 5.99
Necronomicon - George Hay 9.95
COD orders cost an extra $5, plus the regular $4 shipping.
Canadian and foreign orders have a $5 minimum shipping charge.
Packages sent by U.S. mail are at customer's risk w/o insurance.
Abyss is a large dealer of occult related books, supplies, and
materials, and has sent thousands of Necronomicons all over. Cut out
this form and send as an order, or call them with your credit card
handy. Or request a full catalog from the above address.
The author of the FAQ is in no way affiliated with Abyss, and makes no
claims regarding the company. End of free plug.
(4) What do I do now that I have a copy?
You should read it. Many people own the book simply to own it and do
not read it. Therefore they have very little to contribute to
discussions about the Necronomicon on the Usenet groups alt.magick or
alt.necromicon. Please read your copy.
(5) What should I believe?
Now that you've read your copy(ies) of the book, we can try to discuss
what you should and should not believe, by filling in what may or may
not be gaps in your background knowledge concerning the
Necronomicon...
Please see part 2.
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The Necronomicon - FAQ Version 2.0
19 May 1994 - Kendrick Kerwin Chua
kchua@unf6.cis.unf.edu - University of North Florida, USA
kendrick@io.com
(C) 1994 by Kendrick Kerwin Chua
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