About the author
Claude M. Bristol was an American journalist and lawyer whose single major work, The Magic of Believing, has been reissued across dozens of editions since its original 1948 publication, including printings from St. Martin's Essentials, Rupa Publications, Manjul Publishing House and Ixia Press represented in this catalogue. Bristol wrote the book in the years after the Second World War, addressing readers rebuilding civilian careers, and built his argument around the idea that focused belief and visualization, applied consistently, could change a person's circumstances. The book draws on Bristol's own reporting and observation of successful businesspeople rather than on clinical or scientific research, and is often cited as a forerunner of later positive-thinking and self-help writing. Its long publishing history across multiple countries and publishers reflects its status as one of the most consistently reprinted motivational books of the twentieth century.
📖 Where to start with Claude M Bristol
💬 What our editors say about Claude M Bristol's books
“Bristol delivers a compelling case for mental conditioning as the primary engine of achievement. The prose is accessible, stripping away esoteric jargon in favor of direct psychological application. However, readers expecting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Magic of Believing
“Bristol delivers a straightforward, experience-based guide that strips away esoteric complexity for practical application. His background as a businessman lends credibility to the assertion that belief drives achievement.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Magic Of Believing
“Bristol offers a compelling, albeit simplistic, argument that disciplined mental focus is the primary engine of success. The prose is accessible and encouraging, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers to metaphysical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Magic of Believing
📋 Editions by Claude M Bristol in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic of Believing | — | Touchstone Books | 192 | 9780671764128 |
| The Magic Of Believing | 2016 | Rupa Publications India Pv | 284 | 9788129148346 |
| The Magic of Believing | — | Simon & Schuster Audio | — | 9780743539487 |
| The Magic of Believing | 2020 | Delhi Open Books | 240 | 9789389847772 |
| The Magic of Believing: The Classic Guide to Unlocking the Power | — | Ixia Press | 176 | 9780486832548 |
| The Magic of Believing: The Complete Original Edition: Plus Bonu | 2023 | St. Martin's Essentials | 288 | 9781250897824 |
| The Magic of Believing | 2022 | Manjul Publishing House Pv | 246 | 9789390085309 |
