Colin Wilson Recounts Offer to Write on Occultism, Dismissed by Robert Graves English writer and philosopher Colin Wilson has recounted an offer made by the American publishing house, Random House, in the early 1970s to author a book on occultism. Wilson detailed the encounter, stating that Random House initially asked if he would be interested in the project. He then sought advice from fellow writer and researcher, Robert Graves. Wilson explained that Graves’ response was succinct: “Give it up.” The exchange was captured in a photograph, an image taken by Enlil Sonn, and subsequently made available online by Mihkel Lappmaa. Wilson shared that he considered Graves’ counsel but ultimately chose to pursue the project. “Luckily, I didn’t listen to him,” Wilson remarked with a smile. The story highlights a pivotal moment in Wilson’s career and offers a glimpse into the perspectives of two prominent figures in the realm of esoteric studies. The offer originated from a major publishing house, demonstrating the growing interest in occult topics at the time. Topics: #image #house #asked Post navigation HARDO PAJULA INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES EISENSTEIN⟩In the light of the Epstein files PERSON⟩A spy turned into a secretary
“It’s fascinating to hear about the early discussions surrounding Wilson’s interest in occultism and how it was initially approached.” Reply