To the countless people he inspired, Carl Llewellyn Weschcke will forever be known as the Father of the New Age. In vivid and entertaining detail, this book tells the story of Carl, from a childhood influenced by his Spiritualist grandfather to his early days as a member and past president of the St. Paul NAACP. Discover the fascinating details of his acquisition of Llewellyn Worldwide, his relationships with the most influential thinkers and teachers of the counterculture, his public Wiccan hand-fasting and enduring relationship with his wife, Sandra, and his stewardship of a world-famous publishing company. Written by long-time correspondent Melanie Marquis and including contributions from friends, family, artists, authors, and collaborators this is a book that looks back at the kindling of a movement while empowering fellow travellers on their journey forward. CARL LLEWELLYN WESCHCKE was the chairman of Llewellyn Worldwide. In the 1970s and early 1980s, he served as a Wiccan high priest, past Grand Master of the Aurum Solis, and past chairman of the Council of American Witches. He shared his passion for metaphysical subjects for more than sixty years, coauthoring eleven books and pursuing topics including astrology, parapsychology, Kabbalah, tarot, and world spirituality.