The Hypnotism Handbook

Alhambra, California: Borden Publishing Co., 1965. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Collaborative effort by a prominent Los Angeles, psychologist & a modestly described "promising'' science fiction writer who is an "active student of the mental therapies," just when Van Vogt was starting to make a name for himself in the sci-fi universe. It introduces a tool developed by the first author--the Cooke Hypnotizing Spiral--as a means of inducing a hypnotic trance, with complete instructions for verbally guiding a patient into a hypnotic state. Describes the science behind hypnosis & its use in the treatment of various illnesses & conditions in adults & children, along with the use of auto-hypnosis & disguised hypnosis in the context of psychotherapy. In 252 pages, with Forewords by an obstetrician, psychologist, & dentist (!), this hardcover 8vo has light blue cloth-covered boards lettered in bright gilt to spine. Originally published in 1956 (as a pamphlet), this is the SECOND EDITION, 10th Printing from 1965, new in this hardcover format. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages bright white & unmarked save for a bit of dust dulling to outside edges & mild tanning to endpapers. The price-clipped DJ is Near Fine: bright & colorful with virtually no edgewear, but downgraded due to 3 tiny rubbed spots to front cover. Nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (PST) ship same day; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.