It's worth a trip to London just to go there... my favourite bookshop and by far the most dangerous! I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse that their website isn't an online shop anymore!
Loved seeing the THE GREAT GOD PAN by Machen there behind glass. I published that one under my Arcane Wisdom imprint back when I was teaming up with S.J. Joshi on some Weird Tales projects. It was a great project by one of my favorite authors. Fond memories indeed.
@@FoolishFishBooks No not very much at all, though it used to have the best plastic bag with a gold Watkins hieroglyph on a green background. It looked awesome, the new paper bag isn't bad though. They also didn't have a loyalty card then, so I really appreciate the current loyalty card.
Stopping back here to give an update...I may have mentioned a friend of mine was going to London in November. I sent her the link to this video in case she wanted to check out the store while she was over there. She came back and brought me a bookmark and a magazine from the store! So thank you for posting this video. 💗 💗 💗
This is my favourite shop.i took my 8yr old granddaughter and she sat on the floor reading from the children's selection absolutely enjoyed herself looking at the Crystal's and came away with a small set of fairy cards.
@@FoolishFishBooks Yes some nice selections in there. Any idea what that leather bound Machen collection was going for in the 'Antiquarian' cabinet? I can't shed much light on the crooked path I'm afraid.
How lovely! Superb store! Kept stopping the video to get details. Definitely on my list of places to visit when I'm able to travel to the UK. If I had the capital to open a bookshop, this would be the template I'd use. Thank you for sharing this. 💗
I am only half way into the video but W O W...I have only heard/seen on YT about this place...their antiquarian collection was awesome! I feel like when I was younger (before internet) and went book hunting at the antiquarian book shops in a nearby University city when I watch this video. Thank you for a great tour...yeah, I am drooling in case you wonder! :D
Love visiting this bookshop, especially the basement secondhand section - I usually end up buying something. Then afterwards head off over to the smaller, but almost as good Atlantis Bookshop near the British Museum
I would visit your country just to go to that bookstore. Even the carpet is cool! I couldn’t watch the whole thing out of envy. I feel like it’s Nirvana denied to me LOL. I’ll watch the rest later for sure go to bed dreaming of buying most of that store
Brilliant! I can probably spent an entire day inside this book store. I reckon there's a feeling of "holy fffff...." while inside? Never been to Watkins before, but I own some of their publications. Next time when I visit London again, I am definitely teleporting myself right in! Thanks for the quick tour mate.
Bibliopornographica. How many years of searching until finally in a dream, I was presented with the Book of the Self. The Magus placed an ancient hand upon the volume and warned me, 'Beware, because if you open this volume, it cannot be closed again, and every page you look upon will bring more suffering to you.' Do you still wish to see? Yes, like the Book, was I not bound to see? The frontspiece was a most intricately bordered, old and masterfully engraved portrait of ME. The ensuing pages ever more menacing to behold. My sufferings indeed increase with every passing year. For is it not written? 'With much Knowledge cometh much Sorrow.' I bow my head to you fellow Pilgrim, the path awaits those who seek. The greatest truths are already inscribed upon the innermost heart of the inner man. We read only to confirm that we are not alone on the solitary path.
WOW !! I thought the book store was going to be very small inside and not have much books, but I was pleasantly surprised to see how large the book store actually is. I would love to go there and shop. Thanks for the tour.
I’m drooling. I’ve seen this video several times and notice I have several of these books(many do your your recommendations) including the book of Q’ab-itz that you where just thumbing through. Beautiful, very Chumbley inspired. Man, what a thirst trap! Thanks for all your work mr. P
I live in the United States, but if I ever get to take a vacation to the U.K. I am most definitely taking a tour through that Book store. I will definitely have to being some extra cash, because there is no way I am leaving there without at least 3 or 4 books. Lol ! There is an Esoteric Book Store In the State live in. It is called "Peace of Mind" in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is pretty nice, but it is not near as big as this Watkins. Also They have a rare book room that is only available to enter upon invitation, to their frequent clients. They have antique books dating all of the way back to the 16th century. Some of them are worth thousands of dollars. I picked up a 2 volume hardbound set of the Apocrypha and Pseudepegraphica 1st edition 1901 Oxford Press. For 200.00 $ back in the 1990s. Thank you for the time you put into the videos you make and sharing your personal library and knowledge with us. Just wanted to tell you that you are appreciated. Lots of love. Have a blessed day 🙏
Thank you so very much for this tour. Watkins are great supporters, and to get to see the titles all over the place was certainly wonderful! I would ruin myself going there, hahaaha, I saw so many books I'd love to acquire. Going inside the store would be quite dangerous to my budget indeed!
Love it!!! whish in my country we have at least one good book store. But really, I need to stop seeing this videos because I will be broke buying all of your reviews book!jaja
I usually go straight to the basement, too! Then turn right, and behold the loveliness. All those books I can't afford... That being said, I must have filled out half a dozen loyalty cards by now, at the very least. Probably more like ten. And I don't even live in the UK. Perhaps I'll meet you there some day, Dennis. If you return to London hit me up, I go there all the time (or I would if it wasn't for this bloody virus...)
Lol! Down and to the right. I go there in my dreams! XD Doesn't look like I'll be visiting the UK this year, unfortunately :/ Thank goodness for mail order!
I about feinted when I saw the massive tarot section!!!! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I found myself in that store.... my brain would explode. (Nearly happened just through viewing video of it) wow. 🤤🤤🤤
I’ve heard of this store and hope to see it one day if I ever cross the pond. Oh, and Devils Supper is probably the best modern occult books I’ve read. Depends on interest though.
Have to give it our of visit, when we we get out of tier 3! Another great Occult bookshop in London is Treadwells ,in Bloomsbury, on Shore Street London WC1 7BS, do great events on various esoteric subjects now all on zoom most two hour sessions only £20
There are literally no bookstores anywhere close to me, and it drives me crazy. They are constantly building some new restaurant or car dealership, but god forbid they put in a bookstore. Let alone an occult bookstore - dare to dream I guess. I am such a bibliophile that I watched this video completely transfixed, and when he makes mention of how good the paper stock feels or how great the book looks, I'm right there with him. Lol... I miss books! Browsing through titles in amazon just isn't the same.
@@dragz888 100km is just over 62 miles, and yes, you're right. There is 1 bookstore, just 50 miles one way. So while it's not one the moon, it's still 100 mile round trip, or just over 160km.
I was planning a day trip here with a friend, pre lockdown. I'll send my friend a link to your video in lieu, until our day trip can be rearranged. So far I've only ordered from them by phone (always fast dispatch and delivery at a reasonable price).
I really hope Jeremy can uncover the last deluxe copy of The Afflicted Mirror for me. He said they've had it for 10 years and that it might be hard for him to find where it is, understandable after seeing this.
I'm just curious about the prices.I'm considering going to London special for this bookstore. Anathema stuff looks amazing ,Im really loking forward to get some of their books in my hands. This channel is like a mine of knowledge.Thank you for making those videos. Greetings from Poland
Ceny są nie żle! :D Czasami książki są trochę tańsze w amazonie (ale nie zawsze), ale w amazonie nie ma najpiękniejsze książki, dokładnie jak tych z Anathema albo Scarlet Imprint i tak dalej. Whaddya think of my no google translate Polish, huh? :D Greetings from Łódż ;) Also, I strongly recommend visiting London - find out all the free stuff to do before going (all the museums and galleries etc...)
What a fantastic bookshop! The book 'Svartkonstböcker' at around 16:45, is that a book on Swedish/Norse magic? I couldn't make out the author's name, just read the title without thinking and about five seconds later realised that it hadn't been in English. :)
Is it true that if you approach the counter and on buying a book say the magick spell, gimmius a-big-bagius libertium capius. he has to give you a big bag of magic mushrooms. It's could be a rumor, but seems pretty legit to me.
Me again... Just wondering if you saw the movie 'A Dark Song' ? If not, you might like it. The Abremelin Ritual isn't exactly mainstream, so it was a nice surprise. Also if you don't know where to store Liber Novus, due to its size. Allow me to suggest a lecturn. All these beautiful books you have. Your going to need one of those. As universities are going more electronic, you might pop in and ask, Hey, what are you guys doing with your old lecturns? Any in storage your looking to get rid of? Worth a shot. Got some great old stuff that was 'retired', Two hundred and fifty year old illustrated volume of Foxe's Book of Martyrs. 10 Bucks, laughed all the way home. I told them to call me any time they need a hand cleaning up their library as I am an unrepentant old book whore.
Looks amazing but thankfully for internet you have access to worlds largest library just a few clicks and you can get any book for free without ever leaving the comfort of a nice warm place
I should be banned from that store. If i’d get there, i’d easily spend my whole life savings. Yeap, why not. I’m gonna die anyway. At least i’ll have the books. 😂
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“Honey, we’re going to London on our next vacation. No, it’s not to buy esoteric books, why do you ask?” 😂😂
Yes, that's a pretty familiar conversation 😂
Thanks very much ❤🎉🎉
Thanks for showing us what its like inside Watkins books. It looks incredible in there.
A goldmine of hidden knowledge
Yeah I haven’t seen a esoteric bookshop like it. One day I hope to visit it
@@simonfernandes6809 is it still open?
As a Bibliophile who feels the power of books the virtual experience of a proper bookstore is so special, Thank you!
Watkins is sublime and has a very ancient pedigree, like Atlantis Books. Every time I was in London, it was Cecil Court and Watkins Bookstore.
It's worth a trip to London just to go there... my favourite bookshop and by far the most dangerous! I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse that their website isn't an online shop anymore!
Loved seeing the THE GREAT GOD PAN by Machen there behind glass. I published that one under my Arcane Wisdom imprint back when I was teaming up with S.J. Joshi on some Weird Tales projects. It was a great project by one of my favorite authors. Fond memories indeed.
What a wonderful video, so relaxing to watch.
Wow a life times wages and reading :)
@@FoolishFishBooks Haha indeed :)
This looks like a Real book store with a great variety, friendly atmosphere and well designed.
I have been going to Watkins for almost 50 years it never disappoints.
Wow :) I only discovered it 5 or 6 years ago. Has it changed much over the years?
@@FoolishFishBooks No not very much at all, though it used to have the best plastic bag with a gold Watkins hieroglyph on a green background. It looked awesome, the new paper bag isn't bad though. They also didn't have a loyalty card then, so I really appreciate the current loyalty card.
@@FoolishFishBooks Do you know about Treadwells?
Stopping back here to give an update...I may have mentioned a friend of mine was going to London in November. I sent her the link to this video in case she wanted to check out the store while she was over there. She came back and brought me a bookmark and a magazine from the store! So thank you for posting this video. 💗 💗 💗
Nice! 😄 And also, thanks for taking the trouble to keep us posted!
Omg! I wish I was there🥺🥺... it’s a very nice bookstore . Thank for the video 💖
Another reason to delve into astral projection! Beautiful!
Haha! Yes, it's good motivation 😂
This was great! Could listen to you aaaaaaall day. Thank you.
This is my favourite shop.i took my 8yr old granddaughter and she sat on the floor reading from the children's selection absolutely enjoyed herself looking at the Crystal's and came away with a small set of fairy cards.
Simply superb, thanks for sharing! Some difficult choices there indeed :)
@@FoolishFishBooks Yes some nice selections in there. Any idea what that leather bound Machen collection was going for in the 'Antiquarian' cabinet?
I can't shed much light on the crooked path I'm afraid.
How lovely! Superb store! Kept stopping the video to get details. Definitely on my list of places to visit when I'm able to travel to the UK. If I had the capital to open a bookshop, this would be the template I'd use. Thank you for sharing this. 💗
I didn’t know there were so many esoteric books out there! Yum! 🤤
I am only half way into the video but W O W...I have only heard/seen on YT about this place...their antiquarian collection was awesome!
I feel like when I was younger (before internet) and went book hunting at the antiquarian book shops in a nearby University city when I watch this video.
Thank you for a great tour...yeah, I am drooling in case you wonder! :D
Love visiting this bookshop, especially the basement secondhand section - I usually end up buying something. Then afterwards head off over to the smaller, but almost as good Atlantis Bookshop near the British Museum
I would visit your country just to go to that bookstore. Even the carpet is cool! I couldn’t watch the whole thing out of envy. I feel like it’s Nirvana denied to me LOL. I’ll watch the rest later for sure go to bed dreaming of buying most of that store
Appropriately respectful tour. Much thanks.
Brilliant! I can probably spent an entire day inside this book store. I reckon there's a feeling of "holy fffff...." while inside? Never been to Watkins before, but I own some of their publications. Next time when I visit London again, I am definitely teleporting myself right in! Thanks for the quick tour mate.
I love the carpet.. that would be amazing in a small study/library room wow
Bibliopornographica. How many years of searching until finally in a dream, I was presented with the Book of the Self. The Magus placed an ancient hand upon the volume and warned me, 'Beware, because if you open this volume, it cannot be closed again, and every page you look upon will bring more suffering to you.' Do you still wish to see? Yes, like the Book, was I not bound to see? The frontspiece was a most intricately bordered, old and masterfully engraved portrait of ME. The ensuing pages ever more menacing to behold.
My sufferings indeed increase with every passing year. For is it not written? 'With much Knowledge cometh much Sorrow.' I bow my head to you fellow Pilgrim, the path awaits those who seek. The greatest truths are already inscribed upon the innermost heart of the inner man. We read only to confirm that we are not alone on the solitary path.
"The book of the self", lol sounds something you could experience by just taking aya or dmt.
Did you write the above prose?
?
WOW !! I thought the book store was going to be very small inside and not have much books, but I was pleasantly surprised to see how large the book store actually is. I would love to go there and shop. Thanks for the tour.
I’m drooling. I’ve seen this video several times and notice I have several of these books(many do your your recommendations) including the book of Q’ab-itz that you where just thumbing through. Beautiful, very Chumbley inspired. Man, what a thirst trap! Thanks for all your work mr. P
I love how much you love this store
I really do! And it's been over a year since I visited due to living abroad... I'm experiencing severe separation anxiety!
@@FoolishFishBooks LOLz, you can find their online shop and feed the monkey that way. Not the same but sure you'll find the things you want.
yes , great little gem in the heart of london watkins is
I love your videos. They inspire me to continue on my recent quest in esoteric studies 🙏🏼
Dude, you've got it bad! Thanks for tempting me down the slippery spendy slope with you ... 😆📚
😅
living very vicariously through you right now. going here someday is certainly on my bucket list. :)
"Anything in here to going to be pretty good!"
Camera casually pans down past Tantric Jesus.
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0:06 Klaus walks out for lunch!!!
9:39 Hello, Watkins Jeremy Speaking!!!!
I live in the United States, but if I ever get to take a vacation to the U.K. I am most definitely taking a tour through that Book store.
I will definitely have to being some extra cash, because there is no way I am leaving there without at least 3 or 4 books.
Lol !
There is an Esoteric Book Store In the State live in.
It is called "Peace of Mind" in
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
It is pretty nice, but it is not near as big as this Watkins.
Also They have a rare book room that is only available to enter upon invitation, to their frequent clients.
They have antique books dating all of the way back to the 16th century.
Some of them are worth thousands of dollars.
I picked up a 2 volume hardbound set of the Apocrypha and Pseudepegraphica 1st edition 1901 Oxford Press.
For 200.00 $ back in the 1990s.
Thank you for the time you put into the videos you make and sharing your personal library and knowledge with us.
Just wanted to tell you that you are appreciated.
Lots of love.
Have a blessed day 🙏
Thank you so very much for this tour. Watkins are great supporters, and to get to see the titles all over the place was certainly wonderful! I would ruin myself going there, hahaaha, I saw so many books I'd love to acquire. Going inside the store would be quite dangerous to my budget indeed!
I would know nothing of your work if not for Watkins Books 😁 A lair of very welcome temptation! 😅
Wonderful. It reminds me of The Bodhi Tree bookstore in Los Angeles which went out of business because of Amazon.
So sad... It's important to support the small businesses that being us real value.
Sorry for the neg vibes but boo Amazon
I remember Bodhi Tree! So sad that it’s gone 😫
A complete Section On 'Myths & Legends' + So Many Other Mystical , Occult Sections?!!
Wow Wish I Had A Bookstore Like This Nearby.
Amazing!
@@FoolishFishBooks LOL
Awesome 😎
Amazing! Thank you!
Love it!!! whish in my country we have at least one good book store. But really, I need to stop seeing this videos because I will be broke buying all of your reviews book!jaja
Hi Denis, Notice that the store have on display jerusalem the real life of william blake. That books is the same one as the 2015?
Impressive.💙
Look out for a new 2024 tour in the next few days! 😄
Can’t wait to visit this shop when lockdown is over 😍😍😍 I think I’m going to want to buy everything 😂
Holy cow that’s amazing. My luggage would definitely be overweight after that!
I usually go straight to the basement, too! Then turn right, and behold the loveliness. All those books I can't afford... That being said, I must have filled out half a dozen loyalty cards by now, at the very least. Probably more like ten. And I don't even live in the UK.
Perhaps I'll meet you there some day, Dennis. If you return to London hit me up, I go there all the time (or I would if it wasn't for this bloody virus...)
Lol! Down and to the right. I go there in my dreams! XD
Doesn't look like I'll be visiting the UK this year, unfortunately :/ Thank goodness for mail order!
I about feinted when I saw the massive tarot section!!!! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I found myself in that store.... my brain would explode. (Nearly happened just through viewing video of it) wow. 🤤🤤🤤
I’ve heard of this store and hope to see it one day if I ever cross the pond. Oh, and Devils Supper is probably the best modern occult books I’ve read. Depends on interest though.
Have to give it our of visit, when we we get out of tier 3!
Another great Occult bookshop in London is Treadwells ,in Bloomsbury, on Shore Street London WC1 7BS, do great events on various esoteric subjects now all on zoom most two hour sessions only £20
I wonder if they have some of E.A.Koetting books in the store
I love this store I could spend hours in it!
There are literally no bookstores anywhere close to me, and it drives me crazy. They are constantly building some new restaurant or car dealership, but god forbid they put in a bookstore. Let alone an occult bookstore - dare to dream I guess. I am such a bibliophile that I watched this video completely transfixed, and when he makes mention of how good the paper stock feels or how great the book looks, I'm right there with him. Lol... I miss books! Browsing through titles in amazon just isn't the same.
There's gotta be one within 100 km of you
@@dragz888 100km is just over 62 miles, and yes, you're right. There is 1 bookstore, just 50 miles one way. So while it's not one the moon, it's still 100 mile round trip, or just over 160km.
Always had an interest in the occult but have no idea what to believe or where to start.
Your channel has proven to be an extreme source of synchronicity for me, my friend. It's spooking me a bit 😅
Did they have an out of print section with the old Parker publishing books?
16:30
What's the one that you're considering picking it up?
😎cool👌
Oh! My favorite book p0Rn ...occult book p0Rn! Thank you for sharing! :)
I was planning a day trip here with a friend, pre lockdown. I'll send my friend a link to your video in lieu, until our day trip can be rearranged. So far I've only ordered from them by phone (always fast dispatch and delivery at a reasonable price).
Sounds like an ideal post-lockdown treat to look forward to! ❤️
I really hope Jeremy can uncover the last deluxe copy of The Afflicted Mirror for me. He said they've had it for 10 years and that it might be hard for him to find where it is, understandable after seeing this.
Woah 🤩!!!!!!
Of course one wonders what the book Slime Wars is all about!
Wowwwww I would spend alot of time and money here
I'm just curious about the prices.I'm considering going to London special for this bookstore. Anathema stuff looks amazing ,Im really loking forward to get some of their books in my hands.
This channel is like a mine of knowledge.Thank you for making those videos.
Greetings from Poland
Ceny są nie żle! :D Czasami książki są trochę tańsze w amazonie (ale nie zawsze), ale w amazonie nie ma najpiękniejsze książki, dokładnie jak tych z Anathema albo Scarlet Imprint i tak dalej.
Whaddya think of my no google translate Polish, huh? :D Greetings from Łódż ;)
Also, I strongly recommend visiting London - find out all the free stuff to do before going (all the museums and galleries etc...)
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Watkins IS the best esoteric bookshop in the world! :) We love Watkins.
What a fantastic bookshop!
The book 'Svartkonstböcker' at around 16:45, is that a book on Swedish/Norse magic? I couldn't make out the author's name, just read the title without thinking and about five seconds later realised that it hadn't been in English. :)
@@FoolishFishBooks Thanks, I had no idea this existed.
They don't seem to be setup for online sales.
Sunrise Bookshop in Berkeley CA in the 90s.
Man I wish they had a book store like this where I am..
I see on their website that they have a monthly print magazine. What's that like?
Good question! Anyone? :)
Is it true that if you approach the counter and on buying a book say the magick spell, gimmius a-big-bagius libertium capius. he has to give you a big bag of magic mushrooms. It's could be a rumor, but seems pretty legit to me.
Is this store still there? I might take a treck.
Any idea where to buy a hard cover of mystai ? Can't seem to find it for sale online
Directly from Scarlet Imprint. WATKINS also had lots of copies last week. You can call them.
@@FoolishFishBooks thanks! I'll take a look.
Me again... Just wondering if you saw the movie 'A Dark Song' ? If not, you might like it. The Abremelin Ritual isn't exactly mainstream, so it was a nice surprise.
Also if you don't know where to store Liber Novus, due to its size. Allow me to suggest a lecturn. All these beautiful books you have. Your going to need one of those. As universities are going more electronic, you might pop in and ask, Hey, what are you guys doing with your old lecturns? Any in storage your looking to get rid of? Worth a shot. Got some great old stuff that was 'retired', Two hundred and fifty year old illustrated volume of Foxe's Book of Martyrs. 10 Bucks, laughed all the way home. I told them to call me any time they need a hand cleaning up their library as I am an unrepentant old book whore.
I wanted that trols book by Bryan Froud actually 😣
@@FoolishFishBooks same here... got already too many books this month
Ive been living in london for a decade and ddnt know theres a specialty book like that
People should check out the Watkins books channel. It's got hour long lectures given by some of the authors of the books they sell.
Anyone know of any book stores like this in the states?
I didn't know stores like this exist..
Sweet mother of god
Looks amazing but thankfully for internet you have access to worlds largest library just a few clicks and you can get any book for free without ever leaving the comfort of a nice warm place
It's worth a visit just for the ambience plus Trafalgar sq is only a stones throw for st Martin's and the art gallery....nice day out
This place would be a blast for me. Would spent a whole day there if I could, my wallet wouldn't handle a percentage of what I would need God damn.
Or: I died and went to heaven!
Is it just me, or the whispering in this video makes it also ASMR material?
I wouldnt buy food, pay for rent, bills, i'd buy as many books as i can in there
Hello
ASMR esoteric book tour anyone ? 🤣
Is that THOTH on the carpet? The gods should not be walked upon!
I will get payed in books and shelter please.
This video is a nerd trap. I knew I was caught wgen I felt my nose touch the screen.
Hehe! I miss Watkins so much... Not been able to get myself to London for the past 2 years...
I should be banned from that store. If i’d get there, i’d easily spend my whole life savings. Yeap, why not. I’m gonna die anyway. At least i’ll have the books. 😂
This is very much how I feel 😄 and now I have this YT channel that gives me the best excuse! Haha!
Stop it! Too much temptation!