Pandemonium: A Visual History of Demonology

Pandemonium: An Illustrated History of Demonology is a comprehensive visual encyclopedia and analysis of Satan and his fellow fallen angels, exploring their influence on Western religion, literature, and art. It features rare illustrations of old treatises and renowned works by Western painters, celebrating the art of hell.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Abrams

Pandemonium: An Illustrated History of Demonology is a groundbreaking work that presents for the first time the complete family tree of Satan, encompassing a comprehensive history and analysis of his fellow fallen angels, ranging from Asmodeus to Ziminiar. While the book will feature short entries on individual demons, it goes beyond being a mere visual encyclopedia. Instead, Pandemonium aims to delve into the profound influence of figures such as Beelzebub, Azazel, Lilith, and Moloch on Western religion, literature, and art. Spanning from the earliest scriptural references to demons in the New Testament to the Enlightenment and Romantic eras, when demons took on a more subtle form, Pandemonium serves as a comprehensive compendium of Lucifer's subjects, encompassing works such as Dante's The Divine Comedy and John Milton's Paradise Lost.

This remarkable book showcases rarely seen illustrations of ancient treatises on demonology, alongside renowned works by the great masters of Western painting. It celebrates the art of hell in a way never before, offering a captivating and enlightening journey into the dark and mysterious world of demons. Whether you are a scholar of religion, literature, or art, or simply a curious explorer of the supernatural, Pandemonium is a must-read that will deepen your understanding of this fascinating subject.

Weight: 1784g
Dimension: 201 x 261 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419756382