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Correspondence from Aleister Crowley to C. K. Ogden
55 Avenue de Suffren, Paris, VII
November 5, 1928
Dear Mr. Ogden:
Evans showed me a letter from you, the postscript of which contained somewhat astonishing information. I don't know what Mr. Hunt [Carl de Vidal Hunt] meant by "awaiting a more fortunate conjuncture" but it is no business of his. What we want is to get a definite contract of some kind with someone, which will ensure the publication of this book on "Magick" [Magick in Theory and Practice] without the loss of a single unnecessary minute.
I want an answer from you at the earliest possible moment, as otherwise I will have to get the book printed privately, and that will involve lots of bother. The latest date of publication is the day of the Spring Equinox next year, and in view of certain facts of a magical character, with which I need not bother you, I think it would be perfectly foolish to delay sending it to press beyond the end of this month.
I shall consider it a great favour if you would write me direct by return post and let me know the general prospects.
Sincerely yours,
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