The Red Book
A Reader's Edition
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Mike Fraser
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An audio edition of the famous Red Book text and essay.
The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jung's later works. It was here that he developed his principal theories of the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation that would transform psychotherapy from treatment of the sick into a means for the higher development of the personality.
As Sara Corbett wrote in the New York Times, The creation of one of modern history's true visionaries, The Red Book is a singular work, outside of categorization. As an inquiry into what it means to be human, it transcends the history of psychoanalysis and underscores Jung's place among revolutionary thinkers like Marx, Orwell and, of course, Freud.
The Red Book: A Reader's Edition features Sonu Shamdasani's introductory essay and the full translation of Jung's vital work in one audiobook. The Red Book is skillfully narrated by Mike Fraser. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.
©2009 The Foundation of the Works of C.G. Jung; translation copyright by Mark Kyburz, John Peck, and Sonu Shamdasani. Introduction and notes copyright by Sonu Shamdasani (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLCWhat listeners say about The Red Book
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- Ema
- 31-12-21
This is the best book ever.
For those who love C.G Jung and psychology and psychoanalysis this is a must.
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- Connor Shaw
- 11-12-21
The alchemy of a mind, insightful and personal to the author.
The book wasn’t, what I thought it would be. It is full of allegory and, subliminal self reflection. The mode of the book is one of a crusade into strings of awareness and, realisation.
It’s done in steps with reference to mythology from across the globe the and, cultural aspects of awareness. Geek mythical gods, female priestess / gods of knowledge are present and, man are present that of the self and his thirst of knowledge.
It reminds me of a play broken into Acts.
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- Sam Covill
- 21-01-22
Exceptional book with brilliant narration
The narration is perfect. I would highly recommend this edition. The complexity of the work will require repeated relistens, but this will be with pleasure as the narration is so good. Listen in a dark room with no distractions!
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- Jonathan Baldie
- 09-07-20
Wonderfully rich and deep
Classic Jung - a bit of a maze, and stuttering at times, but nevertheless a vital piece of psychological thought.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-23
View altering book with professional narration
Had to rethink my prespective on existence many-many times while listening through this book. Highly recommend to anyone who is ready. The narration is perfect at letting it come through.
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- Elham
- 28-05-24
A Daring Book
This is Jung dancing with the shadows. If you dare to peer through its pages, be prepared: it’s like trying to sip the ocean with a tea cup. The audacity! Yet, therein lies the charm.
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- Robert Smith
- 06-09-20
The Red Audiobook
Really happy that they have finally made an audiobook of the Red Book! I think the narrator does a really good job and has a more expressive voice than most audiobook narrators I’ve heard. However, I think it is a bit of a missed opportunity not to have it read by a narrator with a Swiss accent like Jung’s. That would have really added something.
I have to agree with others reviewers here that they should have left out the footnotes in the audiobook version - they really break up the flow of the main text. Perhaps the publisher could release an alternative version without footnotes?
Overall - it’s awesome that they have made this audiobook and I hope there is more to come from this publisher (black books etc).
Update 05/07/21: Impressed that the publisher listened to the feedback regarding the footnotes. Just listened to the new updated version with them removed - so much better. You can now get fully immersed in the reading and it flows beautifully. Good work.
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- ross mitchell
- 19-06-23
Into the depths you go
This can help you piece together what you know, if you allow it to
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- D Kelch
- 23-12-21
Updated audio version
The earlier negative reviews for this audio work are based on the fact the footnotes were originally included. It has now been updated with the footnotes removed. Despite having not heard the original, I think that was the correct decision.
The footnotes are a wonderful resource in the printed editions, but I don’t imagine they would make for a good listening experience.
If you want the footnotes you can get the Reader’s Edition or the full facsimile version.
If you want to have this excellent work read to you, then I think this version is flawless.
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- Leah Lotous
- 23-03-21
Thank you
Jung's family.. thank you so much for letting this be shared with all of us.
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