Edited by Maria J. Pérez Cuervo

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The Mystery Issue, containing an editorial introduction and the following articles…

• Sight Beyond the Smoke: Nick Freeman follows the trail that connects the sphinxes of London to unveil how the city’s enduring enigmas have influenced artists, occultists, and psychogeographers.

• The Greater Mysteries: Katy Soar and Maria J. Pérez Cuervo on the life and afterlife of the Eleusinian Mysteries, from ancient mystery cult to pleasure-seeking societies, ritual performances, and psychedelic revivals.

• Gallery / Speaking in Riddles: Paul Robichaud on the rich tradition of riddles in British folklore and literature, from the prophecies of Merlin through Susan Cooper’s The Grey King.

• Live from the City of the Dead: Maria J. Pérez Cuervo on how Live at Pompeii brought together the sonic experiments of Pink Floyd and the ancient City of the Dead to conjure a powerful atmosphere of mystery and mysticism.

• Silent Magic: Thomas Waters delves into folk traditions, grimoires and charms to channel the magical power of silence.

• The Cult of the Silent Woman: A pub sign depicting a headless woman walking takes Verity Holloway on a journey to uncover tales of martyred saints, defiant women, and Medieval ways of sanctifying the female body.

• The Temple of Dreams: Andy Sharp revisits the ruins of the enigmatic Roman Temple of Lydney in Gloucestershire to explore the history of dream incubation.

The Peculiar Parish Bookshop is proud to carry this sixteenth issue of Hellebore. These copies are in new condition.

92-page perfectbound pamphlet with black-and-white and tinted illustrations and photographs throughout. With art by Faallaway and issue designer Sam Freeman and a cover by Faallaway.

* THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM: This item and anything ordered together with it will ship in Late November 2026. *