Adam Parfrey introduces us to the visual world of The Process Church of the Final Judgment. Founded by Robert de Grimston and Mary Ann MacLean, the Church created bold, thematic magazines—each issue exploring a central concept through the Process lens: Sex, Fear, and Death. Part manifesto to attract followers to their esoteric, Gnostic worldview, part funding tool, these publications—reproduced in full here—are now recognized for their radical design and visual sophistication, considered decades ahead of their time. The Process Church was attacked for including a contribution by Charles Manson in the Death issue, which led the “dark-robed cult” to be labeled a sinister death cult. With introductions by Adam Parfrey and original art director Timothy Wyllie, this book provides historical and visual context for the cult’s striking graphic language.
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Adam Parfrey was a provocative editor, writer, and founder of Feral House, a publishing house renowned for exploring fringe, taboo, and subversive cultural topics. Known for pushing boundaries, Parfrey championed works that delved into the occult, conspiracy, true crime, and extremist ideologies, often giving voice to subjects shunned by mainstream publishing. His editorial vision helped shape a new canon of transgressive literature, elevating obscure documents and underground histories into serious cultural inquiry. Through titles like Apocalypse Culture, he became a cult figure in alternative media, challenging readers to confront the uncomfortable edges of modern civilization.
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Adam Parfrey was a provocative editor, writer, and founder of Feral House, a publishing house renowned for exploring fringe, taboo, and subversive cultural topics. Known for pushing boundaries, Parfrey championed works that delved into the occult, conspiracy, true crime, and extremist ideologies, often giving voice to subjects shunned by mainstream publishing. His editorial vision helped shape a new canon of transgressive literature, elevating obscure documents and underground histories into serious cultural inquiry. Through titles like Apocalypse Culture, he became a cult figure in alternative media, challenging readers to confront the uncomfortable edges of modern civilization.
Adam Parfrey introduces us to the visual world of The Process Church of the Final Judgment. Founded by Robert de Grimston and Mary Ann MacLean, the Church created bold, thematic magazines—each issue exploring a central concept through the Process lens: Sex, Fear, and Death. Part manifesto to attract followers to their esoteric, Gnostic worldview, part funding tool, these publications—reproduced in full here—are now recognized for their radical design and visual sophistication, considered decades ahead of their time. The Process Church was attacked for including a contribution by Charles Manson in the Death issue, which led the “dark-robed cult” to be labeled a sinister death cult. With introductions by Adam Parfrey and original art director Timothy Wyllie, this book provides historical and visual context for the cult’s striking graphic language. Art, Design, Adam Parfrey, Timothy Wyllie, Robert de Grimston, Mary Ann MacLean, Feral House, 2019 Feral House 978-1627311250 Adam Parfrey 2019