Brian Cotnoir is an alchemist, artist, and award-winning filmmaker. He has presented workshops and seminars around the world on various aspects of alchemical theory and practice based on his research.

A contributor to Frater Albertus’ Parachemy, he is also the author of a series of Alchemy Zines. His books include Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter, Practical Alchemy: A Guide to the Great Work, Alchemical Meditations, On the Quintessence of Wine, and the Emerald Tablet (his translations of and commentary on, the earliest Arabic and Latin versions of this seminal text).

His film work has been screened at Museum of Modern Art, Sundance Film Festival, HBO, PBS and other international venues. Khepri Press, launched in 2014 with the publication of the Emerald Tablet, is the vehicle and portal for his alchemical work.