Alchemy Rising: The White Book by Heliophilus (Classic Edition) – Practical Alchemy & Hermetic Philosophy

Practical Alchemy, Hermetic Alchemy, Heliophilus

Alchemy Rising: The White Book is the second volume in Heliophilus' acclaimed Alchemy Rising series, offering an extraordinary exploration of the alchemical mysteries of Water and the sacred menstruums that stand at the heart of the Royal Art. Richly illustrated and grounded in both historical sources and practical experience, this monumental work bridges Hermetic philosophy with laboratory alchemy.

Following the symbolic rivers of the alchemists through the vegetable, animal and mineral kingdoms, Heliophilus examines the hidden solvents, spirits and philosophical waters employed by generations of adepts. Readers are guided through the preparation of traditional alchemical menstruums and the processes used to dissolve, purify, separate and reunite Nature's hidden principles in accordance with the teachings of the Philosophers.

The book is divided into two complementary sections: Theorica and Practica. Theorica explores the symbolism of transmutation, the Divine Feminine, and the Hermetic worldview that underpins Practical Alchemy. Practica moves into laboratory work, examining the preparation of vegetable acetums, tartar, urine, oyster shell spirits and the celebrated mineral salts of the Hand of the Philosophers, including Nitre, Sal Ammoniac, Salt, Vitriol and Alum.

Heliophilus also investigates the legendary Alkahest of Paracelsus, the Philosophical Mercury, the Prima Materia, the spirit wine of Lully and the mysterious Sericon of the Sages, laying the foundations for the concluding volume of the trilogy, The Red Book.

Lavishly illustrated throughout with nearly 120 colour photographs, this beautifully produced edition is both an inspiring study of Hermetic Alchemy and a practical manual for serious students of the laboratory tradition. It is an exceptional addition to any collection of alchemical literature and Western esotericism.

Premium Production Details

Author: Heliophilus

Publisher: Aula Lucis

Series: Alchemy Rising

Edition: Classic Edition

Limitation: Limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies

Binding: Handbound in full white bonded leather

Cover Decoration: Blue foil stamping with debossed alchemical symbols of Water and Fire

Pages: 256

Size: 246 × 189 mm

Illustrations: Nearly 120 full-colour photographs and five illustrations

Paper: Munken Print Cream 150 gsm

Typography: Neacademia

Endpapers: Textured colour endpapers

Ribbon Marker: Silk ribbon

Head & Tail Band: Included

Bookmark: Letterpress bookmark

Condition: New