I give it three stars for the short biography of the author. Among other vocations be was a roustabout and carnival barker -- a self-described salesman. He formed what was arguably the most notorious of the San Francisco scenes -- think Kenneth Anger. Besotted asscheeked ceremonies in what must have been a sizable basement.

Did he 'date' Marylin Monroe? Are any other stories told here even close to the actual events as described?

I think not.

And then we have the rest of this so-called 'book.' I was expecting some content, but I'm a traditionalist in that way.

1.) Does a gnostic need a recipe book for baroque ceremonies?
2.) Is there some suggestion creation myth, or manner of deportment for a follower that a foundational document really should include?

It's quick work. Stick to the introduction.