{"product_id":"alchemy-rising-the-white-book-by-heliophilus-collectors-edition-practical-alchemy-hermetic-philosophy","title":"Alchemy Rising: The White Book by Heliophilus (Collector's Edition) – Practical Alchemy \u0026 Hermetic Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePractical Alchemy, Hermetic Alchemy, Heliophilus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlchemy Rising: The White Book is the magnificent second volume in Heliophilus' acclaimed Alchemy Rising series, devoted entirely to the mysteries of Water and the sacred alchemical menstruums that lie at the heart of the Royal Art. Drawing upon both the wisdom of the classical adepts and years of practical experience, Heliophilus leads readers through one of the most comprehensive modern explorations of Hermetic Alchemy available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the celestial and earthly waters revered by the alchemists, the work follows their hidden pathways through the vegetable, animal and mineral kingdoms. Along this journey, readers discover the preparation of the traditional liquors, spirits, lixiviums and dissolvents used to purify, separate and transform matter according to the principles of Practical Alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is divided into Theorica and Practica. Theorica introduces the symbolic foundations of transmutation, the Divine Feminine and the philosophical worldview that underpins Hermetic Alchemy. Practica then moves into detailed laboratory operations, exploring vegetable acetums, tartar, animal preparations, mineral salts and the celebrated Hand of the Philosophers. Heliophilus also investigates legendary subjects including the Alkahest of Paracelsus, the Philosophical Mercury, Prima Materia, the spirit wine of Lully and the elusive Sericon of the Sages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavishly illustrated throughout with nearly 120 full-colour photographs, this volume combines historical scholarship, practical instruction and exquisite craftsmanship. Produced in an exceptionally small limitation and personally signed by the author, it represents one of the finest modern collector's editions devoted to the laboratory tradition of alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Production Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Heliophilus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Aula Lucis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Alchemy Rising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition: Collector's Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimitation: Limited to 60 hand-numbered copies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed by the author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinding: Handbound in full goatskin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hand-marbled by Freya Scott with a unique alchemical water pattern, triangular white leather inlay stamped in gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpine: White leather title band blocked in gold foil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 246 × 189 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations: Nearly 120 full-colour photographs and five illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper: Munken Print Cream 150 gsm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypography: Neacademia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndpapers: Bespoke endpapers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbon Marker: Silk ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Band: Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtras: Letterpress bookmark and letterpress broadside featuring The Hand of the Philosophers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medici Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54458634436949,"sku":null,"price":530.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8420\/0021\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a16edbac-1e8d-4976-bef7-c96371ee7339.jpg?v=1784909678","url":"https:\/\/www.medicibooks.com\/products\/alchemy-rising-the-white-book-by-heliophilus-collectors-edition-practical-alchemy-hermetic-philosophy","provider":"Medici Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}