The Illuminati Papers

by Robert Anton Wilson

Book Overview

Is history a vast conspiracy? A cosmic joke? Discover the truth - maybe - in the long-awaited new edition of Robert Anton Wilson's classic cult bestseller The Illuminati Papers. Created as a vehicle to amuse and enlighten, the story of the Illuminati has attracted devoted readers world-wide, who have found in it a perfect metaphor for our times. This edition has a new introduction, cover and layout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579510027
• ISBN13: 9781579510022
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Ronin Publishing (CA)
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

‘This book may change your life...’

The back cover says that, and it ain’t lying. RAW does amazing work in this. It is well worth your time and shekels. Plus there’s some cartoons!!!

Good

Yeah, yeah, I liked the book. What I don't get is the one review that said RAW was paranoid but then warned you not to play with a Ouija board because "you never know what you might dig up" (paraphrased). Since when did a stupid toy acquire strange, demonic powers? Now THAT sounds paranoid to me.

Absolutely Fascinating--Intellectual & Metaphysical Treatise

R.A.W. is my new favorite Writer. This man is a Genius. He is so far ahead of his time, that he will be Immortalized with Einstein, Crowley, etc. Robert Anton Wilson is one of the very few writers I have experienced, who sees through the smokescreens and delves into the mysteries, with a SMI(2)LE on his face R.A.W. does not take himself too seriously, nor does he take society, government, religion or Secret Societies too seriously. This is one of the most Humorous books I have read recently--however, it will only be funny to those with a fairly decent knowledge base of; Physics, Quantum Physics, The Occult, Anthropology, Psychology, Secret Societies, Conspiracy Theories (see R.A.W.'s "Everything is Under Control"), and a good understanding of the fact that we are, indeed, living on "The Planet of The Apes." R.A.W. hit the nail on the head, with his theory that we are "Domesticated Primates" --look around, and read the news. The Essays, articles, quotes, reading lists, poetry, Scientific/Psychological breakdowns of the situation Domesticated Primates have gotten themselves into is fascinating and makes more sense than most of the theories circulating in the media, schools, etc. I am studying Anthropology, and I have always studied various religions and Psychology...and I find "The Illuminati Papers" to be a revealing and important book to be circulated among the Eggheads. Most folks will not like it, because Americans do not read much and this book will make them feel inadequate. However, many people will "get it" and they will treasure this Tome of Wisdom. "The Illuminati Papers" contains wonderful articles, essays, etc.--such as "The Abolition of Stupidity," "Quantum Mechanics as a Branch of Primate Psychology," "An Incident on Cumberland Avenue," "Beyond Theology: The Science of Godmanship," "Stupidynamics" & "Hey, man, are you only using half of your brain?" This book seems small and appears to be a "quick read." However, this is a book that will often have you thinking more than reading. I often found myself wandering back to the pages, after some paragraph or line triggered a series of thoughts that carried me away into Contemplation for a while. I was astounded that I did not finish it in one or two sittings. This is definitely a Thinking person's book. I would raise a suspicious eyebrow at anyone who reads through it, swiftly....or look for Diplomas on their walls, stating that they are a Physicist, Neurologist, or Psychologist.... or, perhaps, a "Super Anthropologist." :-)

Quintessential Wilson, at his RAWest.

Once again Robert Anton Wilson provides readers with a textual landscape of guerilla ontology. Like a pit bull, the wit bites sharply, and combined with intellectual determination, it holds firmly... to readers with an open willingness for the progressive thought of RAW. The Illuminati Papers is quite an excellent introduction to RAW for those unfamiliar; and with clever (but honest) essays like "The Abolition of Stupidity" and "The Addiction of Economy," one certainly should be compelled to read this man's other intriguing works.