The book was originally published in 1929 and one of a series of Crowley's works to be published by Mandrake Press after a period in which Crowley found it difficult to publish due both to his lack of funds, and his notoriety.
The book first appeared in print in 1929 and formed part of a series of writings by Crowley that were eventually made available for publication by Mandrake Press following a period when Crowley encountered obstacles in publishing his work, mainly caused by financial hardship and public notoriety.