This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.

Secret Teachings of the Hidden Masters is a collection of mystical knowledge and spiritual wisdom found at the core of mankind. The Teachings themselves are timeless and transgress virtually every culture on Earth. Contained within these pages is an ancient codex of Sacred Knowledge passed down through oral tradition over the ages. Author S.E. Kenneth Cosentino crafted this work of literature painstakingly over the course of ten years. During this time he studied among seers, prophets, sages, shaman, mystics, monks and medicine people. In February of 2012, he was read his Last Rites while laying on his death bed. While he was shaping this book, the Teachings were shaping him. From the introduction by S. Quanaah:"Secret Teachings of the Hidden Masters reveals some of the common threads of humanity by highlighting the stream of consciousness that has made enlightenment possible throughout the planet earth. To the studious, this is a jewel. To the curious, this is a door to another reality. To the religious, this is the language your leaders have historically forbid you to learn. To the occultist, this is the practical magic veiled in ritual. To the skeptic, this is a fun house mirror."

"Alfredo Alcala is one of the most disciplined and perceptive artists inking in comics. The years of distinguished work have earned Alfredo a special place in comics history." — Gil Kane. In the late 1960s, an extremely talented group of Filipino illustrators took the American comic book industry by storm — and the late Alfredo Alcala led the way, working for both Marvel and DC on such popular characters as Conan the Barbarian and Batman. This unique work is loaded with amazing art and pointers on observational methods, composition, and other techniques. In addition to insightful interviews with Alcala, the book features pages from his groundbreaking masterwork, Voltar, which was hailed as a new concept in comic book form, an epic in narrative art, and a milestone in sequential art illustration. Students, professionals, teachers, and fans will treasure this inspiring volume and its insider's look at comic book artistry. "A wonderful look at the thought process of one of the best artist/inkers in comic book history and should be read, not just by comic book fans, but by anyone who appreciates great art." — Rushford Public Library

In 1919, a Canadian teenager with a sixth-grade education arrived by train to the wilds of Los Angeles. Within a decade he had transformed himself into a world-renowned luminary and occult scholar. His name was Manly Palmer Hall, author of the landmark encyclopedia The Secret Teachings of All Ages and the 20th century's most prolific writer and speaker on ancient philosophies, mysticism, and magic. Hall revealed to thousands how universal wisdom could be found in the myths and symbols of the ancient Western mystery teachings. He amassed the largest occult library west of the Mississippi and founded The Philosophical Research Society in 1934 for the purpose of providing seekers rare access to the world's wisdom literature. He became a confidante and friend to celebrities and politicians. In 1990, he died - some say he was killed - in what remains an open-ended Hollywood murder mystery. This dramatic story of Hall's life and death provides a panorama of twentieth century mysticism and an insider's view into a subculture that continues to have a profound influence on movies, television, music, books, art, and thought.