***The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea What can I say? A stream of consciousness work that touches on HUGE swatches of history, both commonly accepted and otherwise. There is something in this book for everyone: fans of the 1960s counterculture, conspiracy theorists, seekers of mobster lore, seekers of esoteric knowledge, druggies, believers in Atlantis...this is such a massive book that it really touches on about anything and everything. I've read it about six or seven times, but that's because I enjoy it so much and because it's hard to read, and so repeated exposure usually leads to better comprehension. It's over 1000 pages long, so that probably makes it not the proverbial cup o' tea, but worth it nonetheless. Return to Books Return to Media Influences Return to main page |
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