David Lindsay's first novel is widely regarded as a work of genius. Using a mystical journey to a neighbouring star, Lindsay strips the psyche - to reveal an astonishing world view. It was retitled 'A Voyage to Arcturus' on the advice of the original publishers and is best known by that name. By returning the original title the unsettling effect that Lindsay intended is restored.

An inspiration to C S Lewis this is a book which can change your view of literature and of life.

The central character, a giant named Maskull, travels Tormance, a planet which orbits Arcturus, surrounded by mythic and mystical figures and led by an elusive drum-beat in search of muspel.

It has been characterised as fantasy and as science-fiction but it is pure myth - Lindsay's only subject in any of his books is the nature of all being.