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'''Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)''' indicates 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]].


Theosophical Publishing House in Wheaton, Illinois, is located on the headquarters [[Olcott (campus)|campus]] of the Theosophical Society in America. The Joy Mills Building houses the editorial staff, business offices, and shipping department; it also provides space for the [[Quest Bookshop (Wheaton)|Quest Bookshop]] and some housing for staff and visitors.
== Founding of TPH ==


== History ==
The Theosophical Publishing House in Wheaton was formed as the successor to the [[Theosophical Press]] after an international agreement 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.
 
== 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 [[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 for what is now called the '''Joy Mills Building''', and the cornerstone was laid on July 18. That structure 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>  The building was expanded in 1986 and extensively remodeled in 2005-2006.


== Publications ==
== Publications ==


These are some significant works published by TPH:
== Awards ==
TPH has been recognized in publishing circles with several awards:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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 by The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All by Stephen Larsen
|-
| 2014
| IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Winner - Mind, Body and Spirit Category
| '''''The Esoteric Tarot: Ancient Sources Rediscovered in Hermeticism and Cabala'''''
| Ronald Decker
|}
== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Revision as of 16:17, 28 July 2014

Joy Mills Building
Exterior of TPH warehouse
Interior of TPH warehouse

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 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.

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 for what is now called the Joy Mills Building, and the cornerstone was laid on July 18. That structure 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.[1] The building was expanded in 1986 and extensively remodeled in 2005-2006.

Publications

These are some significant works published by TPH:

Awards

TPH has been recognized in publishing circles with several awards:

2009 Best of the Year Award in Psychology by ForeWord Magazine by The Fundamentalist Mind: How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All by Stephen Larsen
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
2014 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Winner - Mind, Body and Spirit Category The Esoteric Tarot: Ancient Sources Rediscovered in Hermeticism and Cabala Ronald Decker

Notes

  1. ↑ Joy Mills, 100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 172-173.
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