New Book By Simon Options

I just wanted everyone to know there is a new book coming out by our old friend Simon. Yes the same author of the Necronomicon.

The title of the new book which is Dead Names : The Dark History of the Necronomicon has been out for awhile and it is still not released as of yet BUT they have finally released a picture of the book and a quick overview.

Here is the picture of the new book:

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and here is the Book Description:


The most feared, fascinating, and dangerous book in the history of humankind . . . Necronomicon

An ancient Arabic text -- a powerful book of spells that could, in the wrong hands, create unimaginable and irreversible devastation -- the Necronomicon featured prominently in the stories of legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. For many generations, few believed it to be anything other than pure fiction.

But in 1972, a young man who, for his own protection, must be known simply as "Simon," stumbled upon an old, handwritten manuscript that ultimately proved to be an authentic edition of the unholy work.

Dead Names is the startling true account of the dark and violent history of this most fearsome of books: from its Middle Eastern origins to its reemergence centuries later; its role in pivotal events of the twentieth century, from the JFK assassination to the Son of Sam murders; and the terrible fates that befell those who helped bring the Necronomicon out of the shadows and into the light of day.

Wow, first off. There's no way I'd be able to read this whole posting in one night without my eyeballs glueing to the screen. But, I read the most important one...the first one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Thank you Simon for this new book! It's always a pleasure to have a new occult book brought to us. I'm looking forward to reading it! I've read the Necronomicon, but I'd like to read other interpretations of it.

Book reviews on Simons new book on Amazon.com

3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Clearly Biased Review, March 29, 2006
Reviewer: D. Harms - See all my reviews
After twenty-five years, Simon re-emerges with a new work on the Necronomicon.
The first section deals with the supposed history behind the Simon Necronomicon's appearance. Is it true? Perhaps, though I doubt Simon was really the model for Corso in THE NINTH GATE. Is it entertaining? Definitely.
The second is an argument in favor of the Necronomicon's existence, which critiques its critics, including our book, THE NECRONOMICON FILES. I'd recommend that readers double-check what Simon says against other sources as much as possible. I've already found one talking point that originates in a roleplaying game, and another where the source Simon cites contradicts what he wrote. Even by occult trade paperback standards, the factual content is unimpressive.
On a personal note, we are disappointed in Simon's showing, and are seriously considering whether he'll remain our literary arch-nemesis. It's like he just doesn't care.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
What book did they read?, April 12, 2006
Reviewer: sloan - See all my reviews
I've read the book, and I can't believe the other reviewers read the same book I did.
Okay I can understand that Harms would be upset by the book, since it completely demolishes the book he did with Gonce where the Simon Necronomicon is concerned. He shows up their sloppy sophomorish scholarship, which was refreshing since Harms and Gonce were so smug and condescending. The reviewer who calls him/herself doms goals, though, is another matter. I don't agree that Simon should have written a book about how other people have used the Necronomicon. That's not really interesting. That kind of thing is so subjective and unverifiable and anyway you can find it all over the place on the Net so what's the point? By publishing the story behind the book Simon did all of us a service. He gave us a weapon to use whenever some other smug Harms-and-Gonce type comes our way and tells us the Simon Necronomicon is a fake. We can point to the newspaper articles and the documents and all the facts in there and challenge the naysayers. I can understand Harms being angry, he was bitch-slapped by Simon in this book. But doms goals? The remark that Simon needed money so he wrote a book is just stupid. All writers write because they need money. I mean Stephen King doesn't write for the Red Cross, right? He writes for his bank account. And no one complains. But all the other reviews by doms goals have been about S&M. What's that all about? Maybe he/she secretly wishes he/she was bitch-slapped, too? Read the book for yourselves. Make up your own mind. Dead Names rocks!

I also read your buddies S&M reviews on Amazon.com. Personally I fail to see what can be fun about having someone beat the crap out of you. I have Smashed many faces in my time but I have never beat the crap out of someone and see them enjoy it. I guess its a free country though. I am free to enjoy the Necronomicon and you guys are free to do whatever it is you enjoy. Maybe you guys can write a book about that?

My review.
Excellent book. This book gives great wieght towards the validity of the Necronomicons origin.
I was quite amused at Simons witicism in replying to the attacks of doubting Thomas Danharms etc.
I was quite surprised to see Simon saying the exact same things word for word which I have been preaching to disciples for a long time. From warrior priest to saving the planet Simon makes it very clear that he is a champion of the light. It is very evident where Simons heart is.
He has been recluse for years but not surprising behavior for a priest or Monk to live as a Hermit in search of the light.
In the later chapters the master sage gives gems of wisdom for the would be priest.
Simon tells us little about himself but what he says paints a picture of a man very concerned about mankind and our planet.

It appears Dan that the majority of the people who read your review find it distasteful. It also appears that judging by your rating on this forum that almost everyone here also finds your reviews distasteful. In comparision Simon has one of the highest ratings on this forum. I wonder of the psychological basis of your attacks. Is it that you were deeply disturbed by the Necronomicon or is it that because you dislike yourself it makes you feel better about yourself to attack someone who has been more successful than you? At least for me it is better to try and do something healing or creative than to do something full of gloom doom and destruction. Look at it this way. In a million years who is gonna give a shit? Don't waste your life being a cynic. It would be better to compose a work good enough for other to be cynical about. Talking to you is like talking to a viper whose words are full of venom. You seem to think that you are wise and everyone else is a fool. You are blinded by pride and self glory. I do not like to argue. So I am not going to argue with you. However regardless of whatever you say or believe as I have clearly pointed out for you the Sumerian tradition still exists in modern religion. As long as I have breathe you can rest assured that the Sumerian Gods will continue to be worshiped. So call me the king of fools if so you deem me. Sometimes those who claim to be wise men are actually fools. Sometimes those who claim to be fools are actually wise. Let us depart from pride and be humbled by the wisdom of the supreme being. To God be the glory. For it is what is in his plan and not in our plans that will come to pass. If lord Marduk-Yahweh-Jehovah-Zeus-Allah-Shiva had not wanted the Necronomicon to be printed it would not be in print. If the supreme god had frowned upon the printing it would not be approaching 1 million purchases. Regardless of whatever we mortals think the supreme god keeps a close eye on Prophets and Holy Books. If it were not in the masters plan what has come to pass would never have entered the picture. As terrorists and our own imbicile government threaten to destroy the world in a future near you I prepare to sleep knowing that Malah will never abandon us. Malah-Marduk-Allah. Nor will I ever abandon him. Good night.

This post has been edited by smasher666: May 23 2006, 01:30 AM

...It appears Dan that the majority of the people who read your review find it distasteful. It also appears that judging by your rating on this forum that almost everyone here also finds your reviews distasteful In comparision Simon has one of the highest ratings on this forum. I wonder of the psychological basis of your attacks... However regardless of whatever you say or believe as I have clearly pointed out for you the Sumerian tradition still exists in modern religion. As long as I have breathe you can rest assured that the Sumerian Gods will continue to be worshiped. So call me the king of fools if so you deem me. Sometimes those who claim to be wise men are actually fools. Sometimes those who claim to be fools are actually wise.

My co-author is a priest of Inanna, so I won't call you a fool. You are free to worship as you will.

Nonetheless, I am uncertain as to why a person with great faith would see popularity as a measure of any worth.