The 8th annual [Esoteric Book Conference] is this September (September 2016) and will be held in the Genome Sciences Building at the University of Washington in Seattle (here is a link to their [Location & Lodging] page for more info)!! I am going to make a concerted effort to attend this conference. According to their [Call for Submissions] page, they should have the final line-up of speakers and artists by the end of this month (May 2016).
Tickets are available from [their shop], and come in the following flavors:
Deluxe Tickets ($160) include Saturday and Sunday presentations at the University of Washington and an exclusive invitation to the Saturday night performance, where you can socialize with conference attendees and share libations with many of the presenters, book vendors, and artists featured at the Esoteric Book Conference. You must be 21 or over to attend the event. Deluxe Admission holders will also receive a copy in the newly published paperback edition of the [Magic Circles in the Grimoire Tradition] by William Kiesel.
Standard Admission ($120) includes Saturday and Sunday presentations at the University of Washington.
One Day Pass ($60) entitles you to attend either Saturday OR Sunday presentations.
Here’s a quick blurb, quoted from the main page of their site, telling a bit about what the conference is all about:
“The Esoteric Book Conference is an annual international event to bring together authors, artists, publishers and bookmakers working in the field of esotericism. In addition to presentations by notable authors and scholars, the conference opens it doors to publishers and booksellers showcasing new & used books as well as rare and hard-to-find esoteric texts. For two days the conference hosts the largest selection of esoteric books under one roof. Contemporary esoteric publishing, finepress book arts and antiquarian texts are offered to augment the libraries of readers, scholars and collectors alike.
This multi-disciplined conference will feature presentations by contemporary authorities researching and working in esoteric currents both East & West. Western Esotericism, Gnosticism, Theosophy, Mythology, Shamanism, Rosicrucianism, Sacred Sciences, Occulture and World Religions are among the subjects to be represented. An esoteric book fair and art show will also be on site allowing education, vending and networking in a unique field of literary, historical and cultural arts.
This conference offers several opportunities for promotion, networking and exhibition for publishers, authors and artists who work in the esoteric publishing field. There will be two days of presentations wherein authors and scholars may present lectures as well as a book fair with scheduled book signings.”
I really, REALLY want to attend! 😀 If any of you out there end up going, shoot me a PM and let’s sync up!!
The link for buying tickets HAS CHANGED!
If you want to buy tickets for this, make sure to head to the new location:
