The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy

The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

By: Dennis William Hauck

Narrated by: Kris Dyer

It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and, of course, magic - a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-comprehend overview of its history, philosophies, and practices. In it, you get:
- The basic principles of alchemy - including the Three Essentials that are present in all things
- The alchemist's code - ciphers, signs, symbols, sacred geometry, and more
- A list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicines
- The three stages of alchemical transformation
- The meaning and power of the Four Elements - Fire, Water, Air and Earth - and the Fifth Element, the Quintessence
- A look at the relationship between alchemy and science
- An exploration of the significance of the Philosopher's Stone
- A behind-the-scenes tour of a medieval alchemist's laboratory
Sit back and enjoy Kris Dyer reading you The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

2008 Dennis Hauck © 2019 DK Audio

Critic reviews

"Do not let the concept of Complete Idiot's Guide fool you. Hauck... reduces many of the most complex subjects in alchemy to easy-to-understand concepts and definitions..... What Dennis Hauck does... is give the long-time student and the new seeker the basics to understand alchemy."
-Samuel Scarborough

Clear and concise introduction to Alchemy

Great narration!

Clear and concise introduction to Alchemy with lots of references to other resources to learn more within each aspect presented.

Great book,but little follow up information

The book was a compelling introduction to a subject which, had it not been a part of a recognized series of legitimate titles might well have been overlooked by the reader as "New Age". However, other than some subtle name dropping in the earlier portion of the book, there isn't any " further reading " section or suggestions for where the curious can go to learn more or get more involved.

Explained so clearly!!

The book was so good I had to purchase the hard copy!! If you’re just arriving to your Alchemy experience, this book will help start you off tremendously!

Beautiful guide.Thank you!! it was easy to follow.

Loved it. book is full of knowledge I was seeking. Beautiful Guide for a starter. Thank you!!!

Enlightening!

I’m so grateful for this book as I am new to the world of alchemy, it’s a must read for those who are interested in alchemy.