Sex Magick

by Ian Young

Genres: Poetry

83 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Ian Young is an English-Canadian poet, editor, literary critic, and historian. An alumnus of the University of Toronto, he founded Canada's first gay publishing company, Catalyst Press, in 1970. His work has appeared in Canadian Notes & Queries, The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide, Rites and Continuum, as well as in more than fifty anthologies. He was a regular columnist for The Body Politic from 1975 to 1985 and for Torso between 1991 and 2008.

Young is best known for his work as editor of the anthology The Gay Muse and the bibliography The Male Homosexual in Literature. He was interested in ceremonial magic during the 1980s and was a founding member of the Hermetic Order of the Silver Sword.

His most recent book, Encounters with Authors (2013), featured historical and critical essays on the work of three noted Canadian LGBT writers, Scott Symons, Robin Hardy and Norman Elder. [wikipedia]

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best poetry books I have read in a while. Definitely some filler poems in here but the great poems are REALLY great. "Photography" is definitely a standout for me, one of the best poems I have ever read. Always love to read poetry by fellow gay people, especially from a time period like the 80s.