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Table of Contents. (Click to download PDF)

In addition to the table of contents, you’ll find the list of illustrations and list of tables. I hope these front pages will give you a sense of the breadth and scope of my book.

The Tao of Craft: Introduction [Partial Preview Only]. (Click to download PDF)

Exoteric versus esoteric Taoism, the Taoist ontology for crafting Fu sigils, and what exactly is a Fu talisman. This document is only a partial preview of Chapter 1. The complete Chapter 1 is not provided here.

End Notes to Chapter 1. (Click to download PDF)

This will give you a sense of accompanying end notes for each chapter.

A Note on Cultural Appropriation. (Click to download PDF)

Let’s not cry wolf but also let’s know how to spot the wolf when it tries to pass under sheep’s clothing. I wrote this book with the intent that Fu sigil crafting and the principles espoused herein can be integrated with, adapted into, or modified to work with a Western practitioner’s current path. Yet to do so competently, you’ll want to be informed about the culture and history of Fu, which is what this book attempts to provide.

Final Thoughts. (Click to download PDF)

I figure a peek into the final chapter of the book paired with the opening chapter will give you the clearest sense of whether you want to buy The Tao of Craft and own it as part of your personal library.

Appendix J: Timeline of Taoist History Through the Chinese Dynasties. (Click to download PDF)

Loads of appendices at the end of the book provide invaluable references, correspondence tables, and practical Fu sigil and spell-crafting instruction. Appendix J is a brief, summarizing timeline of Taoist magical craft in China.

Index (Click to download PDF)

Along with the table of contents, check out the index to get an accurate sense for whether this book is right for you.