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The Alex Sanders Lecture: with commentary by Maxine Sanders

The Alex Sanders Lecture: with commentary by Maxine Sanders

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In the late 1960s, long before websites and online forums, letters arrived daily at a modest London flat, heartfelt questions from seekers drawn to the mysteries of witchcraft. In response, Alex and Maxine Sanders, along with members of their early coven, began preparing a series of lectures to share with those who felt the call. 

These writings became one of the first correspondence courses in modern witchcraft. Crafted with clarity and sincerity, the lectures were intended not only for initiates but also for those at the threshold, curious, yearning, and uncertain. They spoke with unpretentiousness of approach and awakening, offering a thoughtful introduction to what would later be known as Alexandrian Witchcraft.

More than sixty years on, these early teachings remain as relevant as ever. Rooted in simplicity and born of genuine service, they offer a glimpse into the beginnings of a tradition that has now taken its place in the modern Craft.
With reflections from Maxine Sanders, this edition brings the original lectures to light once more, offering quiet voices from a formative time that still guide those who seek.

This forthcoming volume will offer a significant contribution to the study of contemporary witchcraft and the modern Western esoteric tradition, shedding new light on the legacy of Alex and Maxine Sanders and the enduring resonance of Alexandrian Witchcraft.

The volume will be available in three editions; Fine and Deluxe, both Limited; and Standard Hardcover.

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Page Count: 282

Dustjacket: Colour printed with anti-scuff matt lamination to front on 170gsm silk (FSC certified✧);

Case (Hardback): Wicotex Brillianta Charcoal with Matt Gold foil blocking to the spine;

Endpapers: 140gsm offset (FSC certified✧);

Text: 80gsm Munken Premium Cream vol 17.5 (FSC certified✧);

Plate Sections: 48 pages 150gsm matt (FSC certified✧)

Details: Section sewn, attached printed endpapers, cased in rounded black presspahn hollow spine, Brown & Oyster head and tailbands.

Size: All editions 234x156mm UK royal portrait

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The Authors

Alex Sanders

Alex Sanders, (1926 – 1988) born as Orrell Alexander Carter, known in the 60s & 70s as the ‘King of the Witches‘ he possessed tremendous magnetism; a beacon of attraction. While his knowledge of the art magical was extensive, he had no compunction about expropriating from the comparatively few authors that were in publication at the time to get his point across. He was influenced by the likes of Franz Bardon; Éliphas Lévi; Dion Fortune, to name a few; and unscrupulously incorporated their works into his teaching whilst often neglecting to credit them.

Variously described as an inspiring teacher and guide to those who were seekers of the inner way, he was equally considered controversial, even notorious. Wit, humour, infamy, and fearlessness of public exposure – he embraced them all. Criticism and judgment aside, it can be said that many a witch of the day acquired a firm foundation for the continuation of their magical work, and many of their descended witches of today consciously or not, owe a measure of their ability to choose whether to be open about their being or to remain in the shadows – to Alex.

Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders, born 30 December 1946, is a revered Priestess of the Sacred Mysteries and co-founder of the Alexandrian Tradition of Witchcraft. From a young age, she was immersed in spiritual practice—becoming the youngest Westerner to be Opened in Subud at 15, studying with John G. Bennett, and engaging with the teachings of Gurdjieff. These experiences guided her toward a lifelong path in the occult and ritual magic. While often associated with her former husband Alex Sanders, Maxine’s influence extends far beyond their shared legacy; she has inspired generations of initiates through her own teaching, grounded in the ever-evolving wisdom of the Goddess.