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Title: Lenormant-Laurent connection
Review: Given that "Science Occult; La Magie chez les Chaldeens ; by Lenormant" and "La Magie et la Divination chez les Chaldeo-Assyriennes; by Laurent" have been mentioned, be it known neither of the volumes mentioned record the word NECRONOMICON, nor any likeness. One can assume that 'NECRONOMICON' is simply a fictional rendition of the title 'BOOK OF THE DEAD'. There are several of these from several areas. Assuming that a book called NECRONOMICON did exist prior to this century, there is no reason to assume this volume would be it. For a magician, objective validity is as much about truth as is belief. A certain store in New York, called THE WARLOCK SHOP, are variously claimed to own originals, though they will not visually verify. Only the publishers of the book make any connection, though the hoaxers were likely aware of these books, and kept them in mind during authorship. Interesting, but valueless.
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