{"title":"Timothy D'arch Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eTimothy D'arch Smith\u003c\/em\u003e, a notable British author known for his intriguing contributions to the world of \u003cstrong\u003ebiography and memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e literature. With a unique storytelling ability, D'arch Smith offers readers an insightful peek into the lives and worlds of fascinating subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his captivating works, \u003cem\u003eCity of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a significant title, showcasing his talent for weaving intricate details with engaging narratives. D'arch Smith's books are not just informative; they also provide a rich, immersive experience, transporting readers back in time to explore the complexities of the lives he pens about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a blend of historical accuracy and compelling storytelling, Timothy D'arch Smith's books offer a delightful journey. Dive into his world through our collection and discover the enchanting tales that await between the covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"city-of-the-beast-by-phil-baker-9781913689322","title":"City of the Beast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that combines biography and psychogeography to trace Aleister Crowley's life in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I dreamed I was paying a visit to London,\" Aleister Crowley wrote in Italy, continuing, \"It was a vivid, long, coherent, detailed affair of several days, with so much incident that it would make a good-sized volume.\" Crowley had a love-hate relationship with London, but the city was where he spent much of his adult life, and it was the capital of the culture that created him. Crowley was a post-decadent with deviant Victorian roots in the cultural ferment of the 1890s and the magical revival of the Golden Dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot a walking guide, although many routes could be pieced together from its pages, this is a biography by sites. A fusion of life-writing with psychogeography, steeped in London's social history from Victoria to the Blitz, it draws extensively on unpublished material and offers an exceptionally intimate picture of the Great Beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe follow Crowley as he searches for prostitutes in Hyde Park and Pimlico, drinks absinthe and eats Chinese food in Soho, and finds himself down on his luck in Paddington Green—never quite losing sight of the illumination that drove him—\"the abiding rapture,\" he wrote in his diary, \"which makes a 'bus in the street sound like an angel choir!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370226929900,"sku":"9781913689322","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9561713482869.jpg?v=1744806685"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/timothy-darch-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}