TRANCEWORKS
New Arrivals

MILTON ERICKSON and ERNEST ROSSI -"Hypnotherapy - An Exploratory Casebook"
Hardcover w/dj Irvington, 1979 , 495 pages
$65
$60 hardcover lacking dust jacket
This is the best of all the Erickson books by far. Beginning with a well written exposition of Erickson's concepts and techniques, followed by 300 pages of annotated therapy transcripts, this book is great for someone just getting introduced to Erickson, or for the hypnotherapist who needs this exciting work by the most influential hypnotherapist of our time.

MILTON ERICKSON (Rossi ed) : The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis"
Vol I - The Nature of Hypnosis and Suggestion
Vol II - Hypnotic Alteration of Sensory, Perceptual and Psychophysiological Processes
Vol III The Hypnotic Investigation of Psychodynamic Processes
Vol IV - Innovative Hypnotherapy
Hardbound w/ DJ, now Out of Print, 1980
$275.00
What can I say? 1900 pages of vintage Erickson, culled from a lifetime of work. This is the ultimate Erickson collection, and sadly it is out of print.

ALFRED BINET & CHARLES FERE "Animal Magnetism"
Hardbound, 1905, 378 pp
$125.00
A classic early scholarly book on hypnotism, directly from the work of Charcot at the Salpetriere. Covers history of hypnotism, inductions, study of suggestion, hallucinations, paralysis, anesthesia, and more. Over 100 years ago, the theories of Charcot as represented in this book, battled it out with those of Bernheim and Liebault. Of course, eventually Bernheim won out, although Charcot's credentials cannot be denied.

RALPH SLATER "The Ralph Slater Professional Course in Hypnotism and Self-Hypnosis"
Spiral Bound, circa 1950's, 53 pp
$29.50
A modern facsimile reproduction of this very uncommon home-study course from one of the premier stage hypnotists of the mid-1900. Milton Erickson was known to have adopted Slater's hypnotic induction techniques before developing his own, now more famous ones. Slater was well known for his appearances on radio and in magazines, and for his record-breaking four appearances at Carnegie Hall. This rare course presents his methods of induction, his Ten Commandments of Hypnotism, notes on awakening, post-hypnic suggestion, and hypnotherapy. Very uncommon.

HENRI ELLENBERGER 'The Discovery of the Unconscious - the History and Evolution of Dynamic Psychiatry"
Trade Paperback, 1970, 932 pp
$25.00
A massive work which stands the test of time as one of the great histories to tackle the lineage from Mesmer through Janet and Freud. One of the most highly regarded reference works in the field.

A.R.G. OWEN "Hysteria, Hypnosis and Healing - the work of J.M. Charcot"
Hardbound w/dj, 1971, 252 pp, Out of Print
$39.50
A hard-to-find book about one of the early pioneers of hypnotism, the teacher of Freud, and battler of Bernheim. An indepth profile of Charcot's work at the Salpietriere and Charcot's ideas of hypnotism and psychological illness.

MYRON BAUM "Hypnosis Induction Technics"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1965, 184 pp
$37.50
This book is an incredible compendium which focuses solely on the induction and deepening of the hypnotic state. A great book for learning how to hypnotize, or for improving your technique.

ANONYMOUS - "The Power of Mesmerism"
Hardbound w/DJ, Grove Press, 1969, 218 pp
$24.50
An erotic novel from Victorian England. A young man practices his new found mesmerism skills on his own family, bringing out the lust they all hide for one another. Smokin!

MILTON ERICKSON "Hypnotic Realities"
Hardbound w/Dj ,1976, 326 pp,
$55.00
In this volume Erickson focuses on the induction of hypnosis, and forms of indirect suggestion. Erickson and Rossi fully annotate transcripts of sessions showing use of the Yes set, the Double Bind, the Handshake Induction, Age Regression, and other topic s. I recommend this book as a first book of Erickson.

WINAFRED BLAKE LUCAS PHD - "Regression Therapy - A Handbook for Professionals"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1993, 606 pp (I) and 542 pp (II) Vol I - Past Life Therapy Vol II - Special Instances of Altered State Work
$60.00 for both books
Volume I is the only serious, in-depth look at past life therapy for the clinical therapist available. Vol II covers some of the more esoteric aspects of regression work, such as prenatal and birth regression, child abuse, dialogue with the unborn soul, entity releasement, Death and dying, and the Future. Includes articles by Adam Crabtree, Edith Fiore, Irene Hickman, and 23 others delve into some of the most controversial and illuminating hypnotic work being done today.

EDITH FIORE - "You Have Been Here Before"
Hardbound w/dust jacket, 1978, 242 pp,
$17.50
$7.50 - a paperback copy
While using deep hypnosis Fiore stumbles on a revolutionary new technique of therapy - her clients seem to spontaneously regress to past lives, and Fiore devises therapeutic responses that work! Actual transcripts in this book.

THEODORE FLOURNOY "From India to the Planet Mars - A Study of a Case of Somnambulism with Glossolalia"
Hardbound, 1963 (1900), 457 pp, ex-lib reading copy
$12.50
One of the very first books of hypnotic past-life regression. Amazingly, this woman, regressed by Flournoy, a professor of Psychology in Geneva at the turn of the century, claimed to have lived past lives in India, France and on Mars! She presents entire maps of the Martian surface as well as detailed notes on the Martian language and alphabet. Flournoy is a skeptic, and does his best to explain the proceedings. The similarities of this book to mythological patterns inspired Carl Jung on his journey through archetypal patterns.

MICHAEL R. EDELSTEIN "Three Minute Therapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1997, 228 pp
$17.00
This brief therapy technique, derived from Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavior Theapy, is a simple six-step method to solve most problems. Change your thinking to change your life - a commonsense approach.

WILLLIAM S. KROGER "Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis in Medicine, Dentistry and Psychology"
Hardbound W/dJ, 1977, Second edition (revised) -406 pp
$47.50
This book is considered the bible by many hypnosis schools across the country. Its over 350 pages are printed in two column encyclopedia style, and the content covers ALL the major topics of a good education in hypnotism, including inductions, deepening, hypnotic behavior, suggestibility tests, group hypnosis medicine and surgery, dentistry, pediatrics, and specialized hypnotic techniques. If you can only own one book on hypnotism, THIS is the book you should have!

HARRY ARONS "Techniques of Speed Hypnosis"
Trade Paperback, 1953, 93 pp
$65.00
A collectible paperback from the prolific author and master of the authoritative style. How to hypnotize with a snap of a fingers, even by telephone. Many photos. Hard to Find.

DR. JULIEN OCHOROWICZ "Mental Dominance - Classics of Personal Magnetism and Hypnotism"
Hardbound, 1990, 296 pp
$25.00
From the French book "La Suggestion Mental" comes this book written in 1887 which Crabtree calls 'the most thorough and comprehensive book on mental suggestion to appear in the nineteenth century". The author, a disciple of Pierre Janet, recounts his own and Janet's experiments in mental suggestion and hypnotism, his conclusions are that mental suggestion is a reality!

JEFFREY ZEIG (ed. ) "The Evolution of Psychotherapy"
Hardbound, Brunner Mazel, 1985, 438 pages
$45.00
In 1985 the Milton Erickson Foundation sponsored a conference in Phoenix which spawned this book. This conference became known as the "Woodstock" of new therapy, and was attended by the leading practioners in the field: Virginia Satir, Rollo May, Roland Laing, Bruno Bettleheim, and others. Hypnotic and Ericksonian therapy was well represented by Jay Haley, Ernest Rossi, Jeffrey Zieg, Lewis Wolberg. This book presents the papers as well as a transcript of the discussion sessions.

DIERDRE DAVIS BRIGHAM "Imagery for Getting Well : Clinical Applications of Behavioral Medicine"
Trade Paperback, 1996, 445 pp.,
$17.50
The definitive handbook for both the practitioner and the patient, this book explains the use of imagery as the foundation for a behavioral medicine program, and teaches therapists how to design and use imagery to assist their clients. A great big book for a small price.

JOHN KAPPAS "Professional Hypnotism Manual"
Trade Paperback, 1978, 265 pp,
$25.00
$17.50 - a copy with highlighting
Professional Hypnotherapy as taught at the Hypnotism Motivation Institute here in Southern California. Introduces the concepts of Physical and Emotional suggestibility, and emphasizes a theory of sexuality. A unique yet common-sense approach.

JOHN G. KAPPAS "Your Sexual Personality - A Guide to Sexual Adequacy and Happiness"
Paperback, 1982, 189 pp $15.00
The SoCal hypno teacher, founder of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, and well-known theorizer about the physical/emotional/sexual component of hypnotic suggestibility. This book lays out those theories in detail, including in-depth questionaires to determine your client's sexual personality.

JOHN G. KAPPAS "Improve your Sex Life Through Self-Hypnosis"
Trade paperback, 1984, 143 pp
$12.50
The SoCal hypno teacher, founder of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, and well-known theorizer about the physical/emotional/sexual component of hypnotic suggestibility, writes this book for the layperson (no pun intended) about the uses of self-hypnosis to aid in addressing sexual issues.

KURT TEPPERWEIN "Master Secrets of Hypnosis and Self Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1991 (1977) 490 pp
$27.50
Translated from the German. Includes a fascinating section on Master Secrets of Undetectable Hypnosis on Others. Also Practicing Hypnosis on Others and Self Hypnosis.

AUGUST FOREL, M.D. "Hypnotism, or, Suggestion and Psychotherapy" Translated from the 5th German edition
Hardback w/DJ, Allied Publications, 1949 (1906) 323 pages
$39.50
$29.50 - a hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
Forel was one of the European pioneers of turn-of-the-century hypnotism. A contemporary of Vogt and Moll, Professor Forel gives us a detailed scientific look at the mechanisms of hypnosis, including induction methods, hypnotic amnesia, hallucinations, suggestion, false memory, and the use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. Forel's book may be regarded as a resevoir wherein all the knowledge of hypnosis prior to Freud is stored. A must for the serious student or collector.

MICHAEL BROOKS - "Instant Rapport"
Trade Paperback, Warner Books, 205 pp
$12.50
$19.50 - hardbound copy with dust jacket
Forget that Speed Seduction stuff . . . use NLP techniques to createInstant Rapport with anyone you meet - a lover, a boss, a client, a child. Written in a clear, accessibly style, Instant Rapport was one of the firstbooks to make NLP available to the general public. By now we have all forgotten about that plane incident reported in Newsweek.

DONALD L. WILSON, M.D. "Total Mind Power"
Hardbound w/Dust Jacket, 1978, 241
$17.50
$10.00 - pp sl soiled a good reading copy
A step-by-step method for using the other 90% of your mind. The earlier book by the author of "Natural Bust Enlargement with Total Mind Power".

DONALD WILSON, M.D. "Natural Bust Enlargement with Total Mind Power"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1979, 41 pp
$35.00
A hard-to-find book on one of the forbidden topics in hypnotism - the use of hypnosis to increase breast size. (Even Milton Erickson believed this was possible!). From the author of Total Mind Power.

ROBERT DILTS "Roots of NLP"
Hardbound, 1983, 221 pp, OUT OF PRINT
$30.00
Three early items from Dilts, collected into a single hardbound book. Part 1(1976) is a technical exploration of the relationship between information theory, neurology and cybernetics as background for the NLP model. Part 2 (1977) describes experimental work supporting the basic tenets of NLP. Part 3 (1978) gives an overview of the applications of NLP to therapy.

CITRENBAUM, et al - "Modern Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Control"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1985, 200 pp
$19.50
These authors assume you already know the basics of hypnosis, and concentrate on treating behavior problems most associated with hypnotic therapy: cigarette smoking, overeating, and alcohol and drug abuse. They use Ericksonian methods, such as anchoring and reframing, and teach their clients self hypnosis as well.

EDGAR BARNETT M.D. "Unlock your Mind and Be Free - A Practical Approach to Hypnotherapy"
Trade Paperback, 1984, 153 pp
$9.00
$15.00 - hardbound copy w/DJ
The author of the great textbook Analytical Hypnotherapy weighs in with this slim volume based on transactional analysis. Use ideomotor signaling with both hetero and self hypnosis

EDGAR BARNETT M.D. "Analytical Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound, 1989, 497 pp
$29.95
An ultra-modern textbook for the all-around clinical hypnotherapist. Covers history, induction techniques, rapid induction, uncovering techniques, ideomotor questioning techniques, analysis, ego stregthening, working with children, and more. Filled with annotated transcripts of sessions. One of the better textbooks you can buy.

REIFF & SCHEERER - "Memory and Hypnotic Age Regression"
Hardbound w/dj, 1959, 253 pp
$25.00
$15.00 - a trade paperback copy
A study which concentrates on hypnotic recall of the early years of childhood. Theoretical and experimental in nature, the authors perform a number of tests to determine the facts involved in the accuracy of hypnotically recovered memories.

RICHARD BANDLER, JOHN GRINDER, VIRGINIA SATIR - "Changing with Families"
Hardbound w/DJ, Science and Behavior Books, 1976, 194 pp, out-of-print
$22.50
After studying Milton Erickson, NLP founders Bandler and Grinder moved on to work with Virginia Satir, the well known family therapist. This book is a collaboration which mixes Neuro Linguistic Programming with Satir's unmistakable therapeutic techniques.

ALAN MITCHELL - "The Healing Trance"
Hardbound, 1959, 249 pp.
$22.50
Based on a series of lectures delivered in London in the autumn of 1957, this book recounts the cases of a British medical hypnotist who practiced on the famous Harley Street. Cases include pain relief, asthma, anxiety, paralysis, and others. In an unusual fit of honesty, this doctor DOESN'T cure all his patients!

MASUD ANSARI "Modern Hypnosis - Theory and Practice"
Trade Paperback, 1982, 232 pp
$12.50
A good all-around introduction to hypnotism and is induction. Covers history of hypnosis, susceptibility, suggestibility tests, induction, deepening, depth tests, laws of suggestion, hypnotic phenomena, dangers of hypnosis and techniques of self hypnosis.

THEODORE BARBER et al "Biofeedback and Self-Control 1974"
Hardbound, Aldine, 533 pp
$25.00
An anthology of articles from 1974. Special section on Relaxation, Hypnosis and Meditation contains 10 articles. Plus other articles on biofeedback.

BERNIE ZILBERGELD, M. GERALD EDELSTIEN, DANIEL L. ARAOZ "Hypnosis Questions &Answers"
Hardcover w/DJ, 1986, 489 pp
$35.00
The editors asked 85 of the most accomplished experts in the field to contribute to this comprehensive volume. Each author wrote a short piece in his or her area of specialty. Subjects include ideomotor signals, past lives regression, realities of stage hypnosis, use of hypnotizability tests, making self-hypnosis tapes, choosing inductions, using cues to reinstate trance, hypnosis with children, and many other interesting topics.