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'''Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)''' is the publishing arm of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], which is affiliated with the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]], Chennai, India. This enterprise is loosely connected with similarly named publishing houses at [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Adyar, India]] and at [[Theosophical Publishing House (Quezon City)|Quezon City]] in The Philippines. Formerly, another publishing house was in [[Theosophical Publishing House (London)|London, England]]. | '''Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)''' is the publishing arm of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], which is affiliated with the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]], Chennai, India. This enterprise is loosely connected with similarly named publishing houses at [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Adyar, India]] and at [[Theosophical Publishing House (Quezon City)|Quezon City]] in The Philippines. Formerly, another publishing house was in [[Theosophical Publishing House (London)|London, England]]. | ||
== Founding of TPH == | == Founding of TPH == | ||
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Shortly before TPH was established, a new line of paperbacks was developed, using the imprint [[Quest Books]]. The first book issued was '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions''''' by [[Bhagavan Das]], a perennial favorite. In 1969, '''''How Many Lifetimes''''' was released as the first of several Quest Books Films. Miniature books followed, and another line called "ReQuest," in the 1970s. | Shortly before TPH was established, a new line of paperbacks was developed, using the imprint [[Quest Books]]. The first book issued was '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions''''' by [[Bhagavan Das]], a perennial favorite. In 1969, '''''How Many Lifetimes''''' was released as the first of several Quest Books Films. Miniature books followed, and another line called "ReQuest," in the 1970s. | ||
== Building projects == | == Building projects == | ||
Originally TPH was housed in the [[L. W. Rogers Building]] on the [[Olcott (campus)|headquarters campus]] in Wheaton, Illinois. With the growth associated with the paperback business, new buildings had to be constructed. On May 19, 1969, ground was broken | Originally TPH was housed in the [[L. W. Rogers Building]] on the [[Olcott (campus)|headquarters campus]] in Wheaton, Illinois. With the growth associated with the paperback business, new buildings had to be constructed. On May 19, 1969, ground was broken, and the cornerstone was laid on July 18. That building houses the editorial staff, business offices, and shipping department; it also provides space for the [[Quest Bookshop (Wheaton)|Quest Bookshop]] and some residential space for staff and visitors.<ref>Joy Mills, ''100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975''. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 172-173.</ref> In July, 2000, The Theosophical Society's Board of Directors voted to name this important structure the '''Joy Mills Building''' in honor of [[Joy Mills]], during whose vision and leadership made construction possible. | ||
The building was expanded in 1986 the with the Victor Russell Memorial Wing, and in 2005-2006 extensive remodeling took place. | |||
== Recent history == | == Recent history == | ||
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In 2011, TPH started exploring the idea of e-books, with encouragement from John Kern and [[The Kern Foundation]]. Current releases and selected back-list titles are being converted to the major e-book formats for devices such as Nook and Kindle. A few books have been released in audio formats, including Ed Tick's ''War and the Soul'' in 2008 and [[C. W. Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater's]] ''The Chakras'' in 2014. | In 2011, TPH started exploring the idea of e-books, with encouragement from John Kern and [[The Kern Foundation]]. Current releases and selected back-list titles are being converted to the major e-book formats for devices such as Nook and Kindle. A few books have been released in audio formats, including Ed Tick's ''War and the Soul'' in 2008 and [[C. W. Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater's]] ''The Chakras'' in 2014. | ||
[[File:Wisdom Eye 1991.jpg| | [[File:Wisdom Eye 1991.jpg|140px|right]] | ||
== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
These are some significant works published by TPH: | These are examples of some significant works published by TPH: | ||
* [[Tenzin Gyatso, the XIV Dalai Lama|Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama]]. '''''The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye'''''. 1981. | * [[Tenzin Gyatso, the XIV Dalai Lama|Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama]]. '''''The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye'''''. 1981. | ||
* Cornell, Judith. '''''Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing'''''. 1995. | |||
* Rudhyar, Dane. '''''The Fullness of Human Experience'''''. 1986. | |||
* De Souzenelle, Annick. '''The Body and Its Symbolism'''. 2015. Translated from the French by Christopher Chaplin and Tony James. | |||
* [[Marc Edmund Jones|Jones, Marc Edmund]]. '''''How To Live With The Stars'''''. 1975. | |||
* Tick, Ed. '''''War and the Soul'''''. 2005. | |||
[[File:TPH letterhead logo 1969.jpg|120px|right|thumb|TPH logo, 1969]] | |||
[[File:TPH letterhead logo 1974.jpg|120px|right|thumb|TPH logo, 1974]] | |||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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| '''''The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All''''' | | '''''The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All''''' | ||
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| Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner - Religion and Spirituality (Western) | |||
| '''''Faith Beyond Belief''''' | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:38, 29 January 2024
Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton) is the publishing arm of the Theosophical Society in America, which is affiliated with the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India. This enterprise is loosely connected with similarly named publishing houses at Adyar, India and at Quezon City in The Philippines. Formerly, another publishing house was in London, England.
Founding of TPH
The Theosophical Publishing House in Wheaton was formed as the successor to the Theosophical Press after an international agreement among the various publishing companies of the Theosophical Society at the World Congress in Salzburg in 1966. The decision was ratified by the TSA's Board of Directors on September 1, 1966, creating a close affiliation with the Adyar and London publishing houses of the same name.[1]
Quest Books
Shortly before TPH was established, a new line of paperbacks was developed, using the imprint Quest Books. The first book issued was The Essential Unity of All Religions by Bhagavan Das, a perennial favorite. In 1969, How Many Lifetimes was released as the first of several Quest Books Films. Miniature books followed, and another line called "ReQuest," in the 1970s.
Building projects
Originally TPH was housed in the L. W. Rogers Building on the headquarters campus in Wheaton, Illinois. With the growth associated with the paperback business, new buildings had to be constructed. On May 19, 1969, ground was broken, and the cornerstone was laid on July 18. That building houses the editorial staff, business offices, and shipping department; it also provides space for the Quest Bookshop and some residential space for staff and visitors.[2] In July, 2000, The Theosophical Society's Board of Directors voted to name this important structure the Joy Mills Building in honor of Joy Mills, during whose vision and leadership made construction possible.
The building was expanded in 1986 the with the Victor Russell Memorial Wing, and in 2005-2006 extensive remodeling took place.
Recent history
By 1985 the publishing house had sales over $800,000 per year. The company used book salesmen, national advertising programs, and exhibits at the American Booksellers Conventions to advertise.[3]
In 2011, TPH started exploring the idea of e-books, with encouragement from John Kern and The Kern Foundation. Current releases and selected back-list titles are being converted to the major e-book formats for devices such as Nook and Kindle. A few books have been released in audio formats, including Ed Tick's War and the Soul in 2008 and C. W. Leadbeater's The Chakras in 2014.
Publications
These are examples of some significant works published by TPH:
- Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye. 1981.
- Cornell, Judith. Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing. 1995.
- Rudhyar, Dane. The Fullness of Human Experience. 1986.
- De Souzenelle, Annick. The Body and Its Symbolism. 2015. Translated from the French by Christopher Chaplin and Tony James.
- Jones, Marc Edmund. How To Live With The Stars. 1975.
- Tick, Ed. War and the Soul. 2005.
Awards
TPH has been recognized in publishing circles with several awards:
| Year | Award | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Benjamin Franklin Award from Publishers Marketing Association - New Age – Category 21 | Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing | Judith Cornell |
| 1996 | Award of Excellence from Mind Body Spirit Magazine | Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing | Judith Cornell |
| 1997 | Benjamin Franklin Award from Publishers Marketing Association | Mary’s Vineyard: Daily Meditations, Readings and Revelations | Andrew Harvey |
| 1998 | Benjamin Franklin Award from Publishers Marketing Association - Psychology/Self-Help Category | Marry Your Muse: Making a Lasting Commitment to Your Creativity | Jan Phillips |
| 1998 | The Athena Award from Mentor Newsletter | Marry Your Muse: Making a Lasting Commitment to Your Creativity | Jan Phillips |
| 2005 | Book of the Year Award (BOTYA) in psychology from ForeWord Magazine | War and the Soul | Ed Tick |
| 2006 | Award of Distinction from the International Communicator Awards program | War and the Soul | Ed Tick |
| 2009 | Silver Nautilus Awards in Religion and in Psychology | The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All | Stephen Larsen |
| 2009 | Best of the Year Award in Psychology by ForeWord Magazine | The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All | Stephen Larsen |
| 2013 | Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner - Religion and Spirituality (Western) | Faith Beyond Belief | Margaret P. Johnston |
| 2014 | IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Winner - Mind, Body and Spirit Category | The Esoteric Tarot: Ancient Sources Rediscovered in Hermeticism and Cabala | Ronald Decker |
Notes
- ↑ Joy Mills, " Annual Report of the National President," The American Theosophist 55.8 (August, 1967), 184.
- ↑ Joy Mills, 100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 172-173.
- ↑ Joy Mills, 100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 196.