THIS TRAGIC EARTH: The Art and World of Richard Sharpe Shaver, is finally back in print in a new, expanded and improved edition! HIS TRAGIC EARTH gives a unique, long-overdue look into the art and mind of Richard S. Shaver. Featuring a transcription of an actual hand-made book proposal by Shaver, sent to Ray Palmer, this volume also contains 190 images including over 100 lost images taken from one-of-a-kind "rogfogo" or "rock books" by Shaver. These images, taken from photo exposures of slices of solid rock, contain eerie and inexplicable images of people, monsters, creatures, structures, and devices—images which defy all rational explanation. Shaver claimed that these "books" were records left in crystal holography by an ancient race of beings who preceded man on this planet, or were contemporary with our ancestors. Also featured are long-lost articles on how to find and create such images, written and illustrated by Shaver himself, along with unique correspondence, interviews, and other material that give a unique look into the mind and theories of Richard S. Shaver, his one-of-a-kind "outsider artwork", and his infamous "Shaver Mystery". Much of the additional material has not been seen for decades, and when it was available, it was not widely circulated and was only seen by a few people, particularly the explanations and theories which were written by Richard Shaver for science-fiction fanzines of the 1940s. In addition, new transcripts of the complete text of material which only appeared in scanned-text form before are now included here, for ease of reading. Shaver's own peculiarities of writing style and syntax are faithfully transcribed. The contents of this book should interest anomalies researchers, Forteans, paranormal enthusiasts and investigators, science-fiction historians and fans, and all those interested in "outsider art". Nothing as utterly dedicated to Shaver's own thoughts and artwork has ever been produced before. Thanks very much for your interest in this book, and happy reading!

This Tragic Earth: The Art and World of Richard Sharpe Shaver

Religion & Spirituality

Shaver, Richard S.

Mott, Wm. Michael

Occult & Paranormal

Grave Distractions Publications

- The Shaver Mystery . . . Was it a planned hoax? The sincere stories of a deranged person? Or was there any truth in its claims? 
- The Shaver Mystery Compendium is the biggest collection of this strange chapter of the Pulp Magazines. Also containing various illustrations from the Pulp era. 
- Be sure, you’ll have the most fun reading and learning about the intricacies of this subterranean world with its Elder Gods, Atlans, Deros, Teros, Titans, Ro-mechs, Exd energy, Variforms, all kinds of rays and the most outlandish pseudo-science concepts! 
- On this first Volume: 
“I Remember Lemuria!”: The curse of an aging sun brought death and madness to Mu, and the Atlans and Titans fled into space! First story of the Mutan Mion series. 
Thought Records of Lemuria: How Richard S. Shaver contacted the mad underground world and his first “Thought Record” experience! 
Cave City of Hel: These two Norseman found themselves in an underground city! 
Quest of Brail: Brail was faced with a terrible decision—he had to lose a war to evil ones or enslave his people! 
And the essays: MANTONG. The Language of Lemuria, Open letter to the world and Fragment from a letter. THE GREEN GODDESS.

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 1

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Independently published

- The Shaver Mystery . . . Was it a planned hoax? The sincere stories of a deranged person? Or was there any truth in its claims? - The Shaver Mystery Compendium is the biggest collection of this strange chapter of the Pulp Magazines. Containing various illustrations from the Pulp era. - Be sure, you'll have the most fun reading and learning about the intricacies of this subterranean world with its Elder Gods, Atlans, Deros, Teros, Titans, Ro-mechs, Exd energy, Variforms, all kinds of rays and the most outlandish pseudo-science concepts. - On this second Volume: Invasion of the Micro-Men: A terrible plague came to Nor, and Elder Goddess Vanue lost her crown. Second story of the Mutan Mion series. The Masked World: Under New York lies the cavern city, Ontal, ruled by the most murderous cutthroat gang of all time. Cult of the Witch-Queen: Hecate was her name, an immortal goddess--but her subjects called her the Limping Hag. First story of the Big Jim Steel series. And the essay LETTER TO READER. <hr />

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 2

McKenna, Bob

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 3

- The Shaver Mystery . . . Was it a planned hoax? The sincere stories of a deranged person? Or was there any truth in its claims? - The Shaver Mystery Compendium is the biggest collection of this strange chapter of the Pulp Magazines. Containing various illustrations from the Pulp era. - Be sure, you'll have the most fun reading and learning about the intricacies of this subterranean world with its Elder Gods, Atlans, Deros, Teros, Titans, Ro-mechs, Exd energy, Variforms, all kinds of rays and the most outlandish pseudo-science concepts. - On this fourth Volume: We Dance for the Dom: Vanue shows Mutan Mion a Thought Record. There were those who lusted for the power of the triple crown. But the aged Dom, ruler of a distant planet, fought back in the one way his enemies overlooked! Mer-Witch of Ether 18: Nydia and Shaver observe another universe thru a machine of the caves. In what science calls the ether, swam a lovely mermaid; she was an inhabitant of a world far beyond our earthly comprehension! Gods of Venus: Sequel to "The Sea People" and "Cult of the Witch-queen." Big Jim Steel went off on a honeymoon with his bride, Ceulna, into the wildest section of Venus--and found there a mechanical woman who lived! <hr />

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 4

- The Shaver Mystery . . . Was it a planned hoax? The sincere stories of a deranged person? Or was there any truth in its claims? - The Shaver Mystery Compendium is the biggest collection of this strange chapter of the Pulp Magazines. Containing various illustrations from the Pulp era. - Be sure, you'll have the most fun reading and learning about the intricacies of this subterranean world with its Elder Gods, Atlans, Deros, Teros, Titans, Ro-mechs, Exd energy, Variforms, all kinds of rays and the most outlandish pseudo-science concepts. - On this fifth Volume: Titan's Daughter: A smashing sequel to "Gods of Venus," and the last episode of the Big Jim Steel series (which started in "Cult of the Witch-queen") Zigor Mephisto's Collection of Mentalia: The fate of Sathanas after "The Return of Sathanas." Zigor came from an ancient family well known on the surface as well as in the caves; and he meant to gain back the power of his great ancestors. Witch's Daughter: Tom Kent couldn't dream what he would find when he followed this lovely girl into the back room of the little store and down the musty stairway. The Red Legion: Long ago, tribes of Indians vanished into the bowels of the earth. Where did they go? Do they exist today, in their hideaway from the white man? <hr />

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 5

- The Shaver Mystery . . . Was it a planned hoax? The sincere stories of a deranged person? Or was there any truth in its claims? - The Shaver Mystery Compendium is the biggest collection of this strange chapter of the Pulp Magazines. Containing various illustrations from the Pulp era. - Be sure, you'll have the most fun reading and learning about the intricacies of this subterranean world with its Elder Gods, Atlans, Deros, Teros, Titans, Ro-mechs, Exd energy, Variforms, all kinds of rays and the most outlandish pseudo-science concepts. - On this sixth Volume: Beyond the Barrier: Arl has been kidnapped, and Mutan Mion must go beyond the barrier to find her. Of Gods and Goats: Sad indeed was the fate of Pan, to be forever half goat and half god--but too long had the gods of Olympus perpetrated their evils on the giants . . . Slaves of the Worm: Deep within the earth lies a great abyss--and in the abyss lives the worm . . . The Dark Goddess: The Dark Goddess, Alfreya, whom we met in "The quest of Brail", is left alone until an earth astronaut lands on her cold planet. <hr />

The Shaver Mystery Compendium. Volume 6

Here is a mystery that stretches from the madhouse to the White House. . .From superstition to scientific knowledge. . .From the forgotten past to the present! -- There are those who support Richard Shaver in his honey comb of caverns the world over populated by a demented race known as the Dero, the greatest evil the earth has ever know. This is his story in his own words and others who have undergone the same hellish nightmare. . . -- In this edition of this epic series, Shaver contributes two shocking stories: FORMULA FROM THE UNDERGROUND: THE WOMB OF TITAN and, THE RED LEGION: STRUGGLE OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE CAVERNS. . .Plus you will be enthralled by the feature on The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, is it possible they have gone "underground.?"

The Hidden World Number 7: Inner Earth And Hollow Earth Mysteries

Beckley, Timothy Green

Palmer, Ray

Inner Light/Global Communications

What is the Shaver Mystery? NOW YOU CAN READ THE "LOST WORKS" OF RICHARD SHAVER THE 'INNER EARTH MAN' Part of a 16 volume book series. This issue contains: The Secrets of Time And Space. . .Shaver Style Is The Moon "Deformed?" The Oddities Of Gravitity Goddess Of The Seven Stars! PLUS - "LOST STORY" BY RICHARD SHAVER! 'JOURNEY TO NOWHERE"

The Hidden World Number 9: The True Story Of The Shaver & Inner Earth Mysteries

Here is a mystery that stretched from the madhouse to the White House; from the moronic to the world's greatest minds; from superstition to scientific knowledge; from the forgotten past to the present instant!  Part of a series, since 1943 the complete realities of the Shaver and other Inner Earth Mysteries have been withheld; now here IS THE WHOLE TRUTH AT LAST -- AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH IN THIS REPRINT OF A RARE COLLECTION.  This issue contains six exciting stories from Richard Shaver including:  + How To Make A Portrait Of Dero Activity.  + Space Television.  How To Get Into The Caves.  + Cult Of The Witch Queen.  Under Valley  PLUS - THE SUMMERLAND AND THE SHAVER MYSTERY by Jim Wentworth

The Hidden World Number 8: The True Story Of The Shaver and Inner Earth Mysteries

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