Adam Parfrey was an American editor, writer, and anthologist known for his work on cults, conspiracy theories, and the occult.
Adam Parfrey was born on April 12, 1957, in New York City, and grew up in Los Angeles.
In 1987, Parfrey founded Amok Press, which focused on the fringe and alternative movements
In 1995, he co-founded Feral House with his wife, Jodi Wille.
Feral House went on to publish numerous books on topics ranging from conspiracy theories, alternative culture, and history, and gained a reputation as a controversial and disruptive publisher.
Parfrey died on May 10, 2018, due to a stroke.
Process Media is an independent publisher based in California. Like Feral House, it focuses on publishing books on subcultures and alternative history.
Blue Snake Books is a martial arts and Eastern philosophy publisher based in Vermont. It also publishes a range of books on health and spirituality.
Inner Traditions is a Vermont-based publisher that focuses on the esoteric and spiritual traditions of the world. Its titles span from ancient wisdom to new science.
A collection of essays, interviews, and articles on subcultures, conspiracies, and fringe politics that has become an underground classic.
A compilation of primary sources on Charles Manson and his followers, including court transcripts, interviews, and articles from the 1960s and '70s.
A photographic chronicle of crime and death scenes from the early to mid-20th century.
Adam Parfrey was an American editor, writer, and anthologist known for his work on cults, conspiracy theories, and the occult.
Feral House has published books on a wide range of topics, including conspiracy theories, alternative culture, and history. Some of its notable titles include The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground, and Apocalypse Culture.
Parfrey was known for his deep interest in the occult, the bizarre, and the macabre. His work on promoting fringe literature and culture was influential to a generation of readers, and Feral House remains an important publisher of books on subcultures and alternative history.
Some publishers that are similar to Feral House include Process Media, Blue Snake Books, and Inner Traditions. These publishers also focus on alternative culture, spirituality, and fringe history.
Feral House books can be purchased through the Feral House website, as well as on Amazon and at various bookstores and retailers throughout the world.