Out of the Shadows An Exploration of Dark Paganism and Magick John J. Coughlin All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 1997, 2001 John J. Coughlin No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the permission in writing from the author. First Edition, 1stBooks Library Printed in the United States of America Library in Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data ISBN: 1-4033-5058-2 This book is printed on acid free paper. 1stBooks Library 2511 West Third Street, Suite 1 Bloomington, IN 47404 www.1stbooks.com Ankh-pentacle design by Nicole Graf. Graphics rendering by David Shetterly. 1stBooks – rev. 3/2/01 About the Author John Coughlin, also known by his Internet handle Dark Wyccan, has been involved in the craft for over 16 years. In that time, he has worked with several groves and covens, although he primarily prefers to walk a solitary, eclectic path. Also associated with the Gothic scene, John has incorporated his personal aesthetics and ideals into his spirituality giving him an often unique perspective on Wicca and Paganism in general. Currently, John is editor of the NYC Pagan Resource Guide and his created many other web-based projects for both Pagans and Goths on waningmoon.com such as the Pagan Personals, Gothic Personals, Corporate Goth and Gothic Guide to Nail Care. The author welcomes your comments and can be reached through the below addresses: John J. Coughlin 837 Midland Ave Private Mail Box # 113 Yonkers, NY 10704
[email protected] Visit Out of the Shadow’s web site, “An Exploration of Dark Paganism,” as well as other projects of the author at: http://www.waningmoon.com Congratulations to Unto Ashes for signing with Projekt Records! Your album Moon Oppose Moon was first choice for listening music many a long night while working on this book.