Tubelo’s Forge: The Craft of Robert Cochrane

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16 Feb

Archival transcript material provides the foundation of Cochrane’s early works constructed as a gramarye supplemented with insights and intimate knowledge of the Clan from within its discreet conclave. Driven by an insatiable thirst for Wisdom, Cochrane’s ruthless pursuit of Truth led him to explore all aspects of the Craft. This book reveals those early forays and formative experiences that molded Cochrane’s articulation of the Craft and his vision for the Clan he founded to demonstrate it as a lived tradition.

Tubelo’s Forge is an accessible work of immense value to those interested in Cochrane’s approach to the Craft, whether as a newcomer to his work, or a seasoned follower of his art. Capturing a significant moment of history, this unique body of work offers, for the first time, a working model as a platform for understanding the origins of the Clan of Tubal Cain, but most importantly, its evolution since, both in his time, and in continuance, through the legacy of the Clan in accordance with the tenets he prescribed for it.

Following the popular format of Tubelo’s Green Fire by Shani Oates, and Witchcraft: A Tradition Renewed by Evan John Jones and Doreen Valiente, Tubelo’s Forge incorporates information relating to the Cosmology, Mythos and Ethos of the Clan, with writings that explore the working Compass, the Working Tools, Induction, Transmission, Tutelary Spirits, the Egregore, The Old Covenant, the Winds, Castles of the Mind and Compass, and Cochrane’s views on the use of Entheogens.

As a practical guide, Cochrane’s desire to combine all aspects mythical and mystical shine through these early works and Seasonal Rites that continue to inspire and intrigue. Though focussed heavily upon the practical elements of a working tradition, Tubelo’s Forge is substantially supplemented with Cochrane’s cerebral philosophy, being inexorably entwined, it could not be otherwise. Original sketches gathered from works relating to this period are sensitively recreated while other artworks offer inspired glimpses into his visionary world; words and images combine in this incredible tome to share a novel perspective on the Clan’s sacred mysteries.

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Collector’s Edition
Publication date: 2024.
ISBN: 978-1-989339-29-9
Original price: CA$133.00
Copies printed: Limited to approx. 750 copies.

Contributors
Illustrated by: Johnny Decker Miller.
Layout and Design by: Joseph Uccello & G. McCaughry.

Physical Description
Dimensions: (Thick Book) 6 x 9 inches.
Page Count: Approx. 368 pages.
Illustrative content: B&W interior.
Other physical details: Comes with a carton-plate insert glued on the interior, individually numbered and signed by the author, Shani Oates.

Binding
Binding: Hardbound 100pts, quarter-bound in Deep Green Wintan Safia Bonded leather and Suedel Luxe 'Emeraude' on the spine and full back-cover. Gold foil blocking on rounded spine and cover + Blind Deboss on the cover and back-cover. Dark Brown coloured (Ripples embossing) endpapers. Gold Headbands. Dark brown ribbons.
Paper: Printed on Munken Pure Rough Cream 120 gsm archive-quality paper.
Typography: Fine typography.

Artisanal Edition (Book Only)
Publication date: 2024.
ISBN: 978-1-989339-29-9
Original price: CA$909.00
Copies printed: Limited to approx. 22-33 copies total.

Contributors
Illustrated by: Johnny Decker Miller.
Layout and Design by: Joseph Uccello & G. McCaughry.

Physical Description
Dimensions: (Thick Book) 6 x 9 inches.
Page Count: Approx. 368 pages.
Illustrative content: Full Colour interior.
Other physical details: Comes with a carton-plate insert glued on the interior, individually numbered and signed by the author, Shani Oates.

Binding
Binding: Hardbound 100pts, Bradel bound cases wrapped in Dark Blue Lamb Nappa (or Goatskin) Leather with a cutout "lava" streak showing marbled paper underneath the spine. Gold foil blocking on the cover and a blind debossed motif on the back cover. Gilded paper edges. Fiery Red Ribbon. Bound by Ludlow bookbindery in the UK. Hand-custom-made Marbled Endpapers by artisan Freya Scott. Red-colored headbands.
Paper: Printed on Munken Pure Rough Cream 120 gsm archive-quality paper.
Typography: Fine typography.

Artisanal Edition (Book + Solander Box)
Publication date: 2024.
ISBN: 978-1-989339-29-9
Original price: CA$909.00
Copies printed: Limited to approx. 22-33 copies total.

Contributors
Illustrated by: Johnny Decker Miller.
Layout and Design by: Joseph Uccello & G. McCaughry.

Content Note
Other: Solander Box Specs: With the option to add a fully tooled and beautifully designed Solander Box to house the book, bound in Dark Blue Goatskin Leather + the same handmade paper as the endpapers. It will feature deep recessed shapes tooled with gold foil blocking on the recto side of the solander box. As well as a red and dark blue spine design.