The Red Book: A Reader's Edition

Philemon

By: C. G. Jung

Narrated by: Mike Fraser

Length: 20 hrs

Publisher's summary

UPDATE: In response to listener feedback, this audio edition of The Red Book has now been revised to exclude footnotes in the reading.

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.

©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)2020 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Wonderful

This book was wonderful for me as I’m deeply interested in Jung’s work. Please note that the recording and chapter guide do not match once you get to the Scrutinies section. It seems they recorded some of it twice. The whole book is there it’s just off.

Tough Slogging, but Worth It

Having closely studied the Thoth tarot and other older occult systems and philosophies will help one make some inexplicable sense of all this...great narration

Footnote

Almost unlistenable due to the narrator reading every single footnote in the book. After almost every sentence .. “footnote, blabla , end footnote”

Amazing

There is so much wisdom and mystery packed into this book! I only wish that there had been a bit more attention paid to editing the recording. There is even a short section that was accidentally cut out. Needs to be fixed!

REVISED EDITION--FOOTNOTES HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Apparently the producers have, in response to the feedback, removed the footnotes.
I am very grateful for this. I listened to a sample a few months back that included the footnotes and decided not to purchase the book at that time. I found listening to Jung's personal visionary journey in that format much too stressful.

This new revised edition is wonderful and offers the delight that I originally hoped for.

Mysterious and Humbling

I say that because I could only grasp a handful of concepts. I would suggest listwning to some of Jordan Peterson if you want more clarification. He delves into the importance of archetype is psychoanalysis.

I need time to process this

This book needs a 10th and 20th listen because, wow, it's so intense and revealing.

Controlled descent into madness

Were I not familiar with Jung as a serious, rational, scientific mind; and but for the second layer unpacking of each of the bizarre and seemingly random entries, I would have thought this to be the work of a madman.

I strongly suggest reading as much of Jung’s straightforward psychological writing as you can to prepare yourself for the deluge of seemingly disjointed archetypal imagery presented herein. I’ve read a lot, and I found myself bouncing off and skittering over several sections.

CG Jung was an absolute madlad, and this book is his detailed account of what happens when then abyss stares back at you, and you don’t blink.

Captivating

I could stop listening.

The first part covers the lead up to the writing, and repeats what seems the same thing.

Once Libra Novas started you can’t put it down, it captures your being.

Well Worth The Time

The Liber Novus brings great insight into Jung’s other works. His personal visions gave him an understanding of Self and the psyche. This book has been enlightening to consider all parts of us and our human experience.