Non-Fiction Books

The Romance of Sorcery is the only nonfiction book Sax Rohmer wrote. He was thirty when it was published, and by then he was a profound student of things occult. In this book, he comes to the conclusion—in a very sane and reflective way—that the occult contains a great deal of truth which we can find only by the occult path. Sorcery is for Sax Rohmer a synonym for magic; he believes that the great magical tradition comes to us from Egypt; and he believes that this magic, rightly understood and practiced, brings about mental and physical results which are very valuable for the human race.

First published in 2005. The shadow side of Sax Rohmer is revealed in this long unobtainable volume; widely known as the author of the popular Fu Manchu books, he was also a dedicated scholar of the occult and an adept in the mystic arts. Written for the layman, his only non-fiction work is this guide to the realm of magic in its many forms, beginning with the birth of sorcery in ancient Egypt. The Moslem djinns, the sibylls, the philosophy of the Magi, modes of divination, and magic of the Brahmins are all examined, as are the manifestations of sorcery in Europe including witchcraft at the French royal court, and the infamous witch trials of Scotland. The stories of key figures such as Apollonius of Tyana, Nostradamus, Dr John Dee and Cagliostro are recounted in detail, and there is a comprehensive index from alchemy to zodiac. Rohmer aims to bridge the gulf that has opened as a result of modernity, between revealed religion and the ancient truths that need to be sought anew. There is no better general introduction to magic, sorcery and the paranormal.

The "autobiography" of Music Hall entertainer Little Tich (Harry Relph) has been highly sought by collectors for nearly a century. This, in part, has been due to anecdotal evidence that mystery author Sax Rohmer edited/ghost-wrote the manuscript. The work is not a serious autobiography. It mainly consists of gags, witticisms, and short stories. Also present are numerous photographs and line drawings of Little Tich dressed in comedic attire.