About the author
Hans Holzer (26 January 1920 – 26 April 2009) was an American writer and parapsychologist. He wrote more than 120 books on supernatural and occult subjects for the popular market as well as several plays, musicals, films, and documentaries, and hosted a television show, Ghost Hunter (not to be confused with Ghost Hunters). == Life and career == Holzer was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of Martha (Stransky) and Leo Holzer, a businessman. His interest in the supernatural was sparked at a young age by stories told to him by his uncle Henry. He went on to study archaeology and ancient history at the University of Vienna but as the family was Jewish, they decided it was unsafe to stay in Austria and left the country for New York City in 1938. He studied Japanese at Columbia University and, after studying comparative religion and parapsychology, claimed to have obtained a Ph.D. at a school called the London College of Applied Science which has never been validated. He went on to teach parapsychology at the New York Institute of Technology. Holzer wrote more than 120 books on ghosts and the afterlife.
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💬 What our editors say about Hans Holzer's books
“Holzer’s 'Ghost Hunter' stands as a monumental work, introducing groundbreaking methodologies for investigating hauntings that remain influential. It is an essential read for historians of esoteric practices and enthusiasts of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghost Hunter: The Groundbreaking Classic of Paranormal Investigation Holzer, Hans
“For skeptics who demand hard scientific proof devoid of spiritual interpretation, this book may fall short, as it embraces psychic mediation and spiritual insight alongside observation. It is not intended for those seeking dry,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Where the Ghosts Are: The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Houses
“Holzer delivers a meticulous documentation of Wiccan diversity, offering readers direct access to coven life without sensationalism. While his objective stance provides clarity, the book may not suit those seeking romanticized…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witches: True Encounters with Wicca, Covens, and Magick
📋 Editions by Hans Holzer in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Hunter: The Groundbreaking Classic of Paranormal Investiga | 2014 | Penguin Publishing Group | 256 | 9780399169212 |
| Where the Ghosts Are: The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Houses | 2018 | Tantor Audio | — | 9781665227650 |
| Witches: True Encounters with Wicca, Covens, and Magick | 2005 | Black Dog & Leventhal Publ | 672 | 9781579124779 |
| Ghosts: True Encounters with World Beyond | 2004 | Black Dog & Leventhal Publ | 761 | 9781579124014 |
| The Spirit Connection: How the "Other Side" Intervenes in Our Li | 2008 | Redfeather | 160 | 9780764328923 |
| Where the Ghosts Are: The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Houses | 2018 | Tantor Audio | — | 9781665227643 |
| Are You Psychic?: Unlocking the Power Within | — | Penguin Publishing Group | 176 | 9780895297884 |
