Thai Occult 1 Preorders Open

Due to the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to Peter Jenx’s ‘Thai Occult 2,’ Araxes press is delighted to provide a companion volume for the book that started it all – Jenx’s indispensable classic, ‘Thai Occult 1.’ Originally published in 2018 as ‘The Thai Occult,’ this groundbreaking work sold out immediately six years ago and has been a much-sought-after rarity ever since. TTO1 provides over 400 pages of in-depth interviews with Thai Ajarns as they reveal long-held secrets regarding gods, ghosts, graveyard necromancy, sacred herbs, dangerous minerals, and magical tattoos. More importantly, Jenx’s books provides cultural context into the roots of an unbroken animist tradition of Buddhist folk sorcery that reveals the deep spiritual creativity of the people of Thailand. Containing over a hundred gorgeous, full-color photos of Jenx’s unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Ajarns, this volume will be a stunning addition to any library, and the perfect shelf-companion to ‘Thai Occult 2.’ As with its popular predecessor, it is expected to sell out soon!”

Those who ordered Thai Occult 1 deluxe edition can have their number matched for this edition if secured with the next two weeks. Please add your previous number to the note section at checkout.

Two editions available:

• 500 hand numbered limited edition hardcovers. Bound in crimson cloth with sewn in ribbon marker, with Phra Ngang foil stamp and illustrated endpaper.  Book is approximately 400 pages, 6×9, and is heavily illustrated and printed on archival laminated paper.
• 40 hand numbered deluxe exotically hand bound editions in custom solander box with lots of extras just like in Thai Occult 2 deluxe. As production moves forward we will be announcing the special features to this unique, magical and exotic edition.  Rest assured this will be one to remember. Book is approximately 400 pages, 6×9, and is heavily illustrated and printed on archival laminated paper.