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Pandemonium - Illustrated History of Demonology
As elusive as their infernal sovereign, demons have crossed the centuries leaving their mark in religious, philosophical, and literary writings. Seen as fallen angels who followed Lucifer in his fall, they have alternately inspired fear and fascination. So much so that many scholars have sought to classify them, assign them names, establish their hierarchy, and attribute distinctive characteristics to them.
In this first major illustrated history of demonology, the author explores and analyzes not only emblematic figures such as Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Baal, or Moloch, but also the men who, over time, have claimed to possess secret knowledge about these entities. Through abundant iconography and in-depth study, this work delves into the heart of the infernal legions and lifts the veil on the place these creatures have held in the collective imagination. Luxuriously illustrated and richly documented, it offers a unique exploration of the devil and his servants, revealing the enduring influence of these occult figures through the ages.
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- Author: Ed Simon
- Publication date: November 2021
- Size: 20cm x 25.9cm
- Weight: 1789g
- ISBN: 978‑2‑37495‑164‑5
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As elusive as their infernal sovereign, demons have traversed the centuries, leaving their mark on religious, philosophical, and literary writings. Since Antiquity, they have haunted sacred texts, appeared in theological treatises, and fueled popular imagination. Sometimes seen as malevolent entities destined to corrupt souls, or as remnants of a cosmic rebellion led by Lucifer himself, they inspire both fear and fascination. Their influence is such that the greatest scholars have tried to classify them, name them, organize their hierarchy, and assign them specific roles, powers, and characteristics. From Kabbalistic tradition to medieval demonology treatises, from witchcraft grimoires to esoteric tales, the figure of the demon has continuously evolved, reflecting the anxieties and obsessions of each era.
In this first major illustrated history of demonology, the author offers a detailed exploration of this dark facet of human knowledge. Beyond iconic figures such as Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Baal, or Moloch, he also focuses on the men who, over time, claimed to possess secret knowledge of these beings: occultists, exorcists, theologians, and scholars who, through their writings and practices, helped shape our perception of evil.
With a rich iconography drawn from the most extensive collections of art and ancient manuscripts, this work reveals the many faces of the infernal legions through the ages. Paintings, engravings, sculptures, medieval illuminations, and demonic prints illustrate how these entities have been represented and feared. From the Middle Ages to the contemporary era, from Christian iconography to occult traditions, from possession stories to popular legends, the book lifts the veil on the fundamental role of the demon in the history of thought and art.
Luxuriously illustrated and richly documented, it offers an unprecedented dive into the realm of shadows, revealing the enduring influence of the devil and his servants on beliefs, culture, and the collective imagination.
Ed Simon is an American author and academic, currently teaching public humanities in the English department at Carnegie Mellon University. He also serves as editor-in-chief of Belt Magazine and the upcoming Pittsburgh Review of Books, while contributing as an editor for The Montreal Review. Additionally, he is editor emeritus for The Millions and writes monthly columns for 3 Quarks Daily and Literary Hub. Since 2024, he has also been the creative nonfiction editor at Carnegie Mellon University Press.
His publications include more than a dozen books, such as An Alternative History of Pittsburgh (Belt Publishing), Pandemonium: A Visual History of Demonology (Abrams), and Devil’s Contract: The History of the Faustian Bargain (Melville House), the latter being named one of the best books of 2024 by The New Yorker. His essays have appeared in prestigious journals such as The Atlantic, The Paris Review Daily, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Poetry, McSweeney’s, Aeon, Jacobin, Salon, The New Republic, and The New York Times.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Ed Simon holds a PhD in English from Lehigh University (2017), a postgraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde (2008), a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University (2007), and a bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College (2006).
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