Inscribed first edition of this hippie-era survey of fringe and alternative religious groups, with chapters on Scientology, Subud, Witchcraft, Black Muslim, Hare Krishna, various strands of avant-garde Christianity, and many others. A curious, kaleidoscopic blend of fact-based reportage, narrative interviews with religious adherents, and unvarnished editorial, e.g. "The many Baha'i' publications seem to me notable for their boring, if elevating, contents."
NY: David McKay Company, 1971. Signed, dated, and inscribed by Rowley at front free endpaper: "Dear Ros, With very special warmest thanks, and lots for love [sic] for a superb introduction to the literary world and Lee Schreyver." Presumed first edition (no print statement on copyright page). xv, 208pp; bibliography. Black cloth; dust jacket. Fine in a fine, unclipped ("$5.95") jacket, lightly rubbed at crown of spine. Dust jacket design by Irwin Bogen.
