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Book Synopsis: In his short 37 years, John Whiteside “Jack” Parsons embodied at least several different roles in one tormented but glorious life. By day, Parsons’ unorthodox genius created a solid rocket fuel that helped the Allies win World War II and NASA send spacecraft to the moon. Co-founder of Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet Corporation, a lunar crater was named after Parsons. By night, Parsons called himself The Antichrist when he performed Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic rituals to create a new sort of human being that would finally destroy Christianity. In a Pasadena mansion, the dark, handsome Parsons hosted soirees for the emerging literature of science fiction, visited by writers such as Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, and none other than L. Ron Hubbard, who later founded the Church of Scientology. With Hubbard playing his “Scribe,” Parsons enacted dark “Babalon” rituals to help foment a new occult age. Jack Parsons died suddenly in a huge, mysterious explosion that even today cannot be definitively explained. Was it murder? Suicide? Or just an accident? Feral House’s paperback edition adds new photographs and an Afterword about Parsons’ “Black Pilgrimage.” One of the inspirations for hit television series, “Strange Angels.”
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Discover the captivating life of Jack Parsons in Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons. This enthralling book takes you on a journey through Parsons' incredible accomplishments as a rocket scientist during the day and his intriguing involvement in occult rituals by night. Parsons' genius played a vital role in the Allies' victory in World War II and in NASA's lunar exploration. Named after him, a lunar crater serves as a testament to his groundbreaking contributions. Witness how this enigmatic figure hosted lavish gatherings for science fiction luminaries like Robert Heinlein and Ray Bradbury, with none other than L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology, in attendance. Through Thelemic rituals, Parsons aimed to give rise to a new era of the unknown, challenging conventional religious beliefs. Uncover the mysteries surrounding his sudden and mysterious death, an explosion that still baffles investigators today. Get your hands on Feral House's revised paperback edition, featuring new photographs and an intriguing afterword on Parsons' "Black Pilgrimage." Immerse yourself in the world of Jack Parsons, a true iconoclast who defied conformity and pushed the boundaries of possibility.
Discover the fascinating world of Jack Parsons today and explore the realms of science, occultism, and intrigue. Unearth the secrets of this extraordinary man who left an indelible mark on both science and the occult.
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