The Forbidden Book of Knowledge is a modern interpretation of Tantra, Alchemy and the I Ching. It is called the forbidden book of knowledge because the forbidder of this knowledge is only one's self. Basically the book is a book of sorcery. - Charles F. Thompson Thompson's work is an enlightening inspiration that illuminates the mystery of creation in general and human existence in particular. It is definitely one of the best contributions in the fields of magic, alchemy, mysticism and sexual magic. - Günther Gold

Charles F. Thompson (1948 - 1991) was born in Baltimore, Maryland of African, Caucasian and Blackfoot Indian heritage. After graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art where he studied sculpture and fine art, he received a scholarship to Cal Arts Institute in Valencia, California. His works won numerous awards and were often exhibited. Thompson was an exceptionally gifted artist and musician, playing electric bass with the greats of his generation. Thompson's study of philosophy, Eastern and Western mysticism, alchemy, shamanism, and Tantra is through the language of art and imagination and included creating and living alternative lifestyles. His philosophy is based on the subconscious connection to the mind of Nature through the feminine energy.