A short, dense statement of chaos magic as practice. Carroll defines magic as the use of imaginary phenomena to create real effects and walks through belief as a tool, gnosis, and the magical link in fewer words than most introductions take to clear their throat.
Chaos Current / Topic
Paradigm shifting
The core chaos magic skill of adopting and discarding belief
An accessible introduction with exercises you can sit down and do. Friendlier than Carroll, just as practical. The classic recommendation for newcomers who want a single book to start with.
Carroll's second major book and the more theoretical of the pair. Aeonics, magical mathematics, and a complete IOT flavored training course. Heavier going than Liber Null but rewards the effort.
Carroll and Kaybryn's chaos magic system from 2014, combining aeonic theory with a contemporary magical pantheon and ritual practice. Includes a 54 card Altar Icon Deck. A 2025 Mandrake of Oxford edition is the current print.