Principia Discordia

A Little Bit of History

There are many editions of the Principia Discordia, a satirical religious text that was released with “Rites Reversed,” so that the contents could be reprinted indefinitely. Now, it’s our turn at Aeristic Press, and we are excited to have the opportunity to bring this Counter-Culture Classic to you.

Preorders now available for this Special Edition of the Principia Discordia.

The Sacred Chao
(Rhymes with Cow)

There have been five “official” editions of the Principia Discordia, just as there were only five copies of the first edition Luckily, that first version is included in its entirety within the Historia Discordia, a historical account of the counter-culture campaign that was waged by creators Kerry Thornley and Greg Hill across advice columns and the mailboxes of public figures.

To that end, they were joined by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson, who would eventually become the authors of the Illuminatus Trilogy, a bestselling series that draws inspiration directly from the Principia Discordia.

Because of that relentless and ongoing tradition of mischief and pseudo-religious devotion, Aeristic Press is proud to present a special edition for those of you who want to preserve this piece of Counter Culture history.

Bound in faux leather and embossed in faux gold, our version of the Principia Discordia will be sure to appeal to any wandering eyes and lead to more than a few conversations.

Cover for the combined 4th and 5th editions of Principia Discordia.