About the author
John Chambers's three catalogue titles, all published by Destiny Books, examine historical and literary figures' reported encounters with spiritual or metaphysical experience. The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton looks at Newton's little-known writings on alchemy, theology, and prophecy alongside his scientific work. The Secret Life of Genius profiles twenty-four historical figures, from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, whose lives or work were shaped by what the book describes as spiritual or paranormal experiences. Victor Hugo's Conversations with the Spirit World presents, in its first English translation, Hugo's own writings documenting his experiments with spiritualism, including claimed communications with historical and literary figures. Across the three books, Chambers reads documented historical figures' private, less-known writings through a lens of spirituality and the paranormal, aimed at readers interested in the hidden or esoteric side of well-known historical lives.
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💬 What our editors say about John Chambers's books
“Chambers delivers a meticulously detailed account that effectively dismantles the myth of Newton as purely a rationalist. The narrative is engaging for those interested in esoteric history, successfully illustrating how mystical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton: Alchemy, Prophecy, and the Search for Lost Knowledge
“Chambers presents a compelling, albeit unconventional, portrait of Hugo’s spiritualist period. The translation of these secret records provides valuable insight into the author's engagement with figures like Shakespeare and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Victor Hugo's Conversations with the Spirit World: A Literary Genius's Hidden Life
“John Chambers presents a fascinating survey of twenty-four figures whose creative output was allegedly touched by spiritual worlds. While the scope is broad, covering figures from William Blake to Leo Tolstoy, the approach may…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Secret Life of Genius: How 24 Great Men and Women Were Touched by Spiritual Worlds
📋 Editions by John Chambers in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton: Alchemy, Prophecy, and t | 2018 | Destiny Books | 480 | 9781620552049 |
| Victor Hugo's Conversations with the Spirit World: A Literary Ge | — | Destiny Books | 384 | 9781594771828 |
| The Secret Life of Genius: How 24 Great Men and Women Were Touch | 2009 | Destiny Books | 336 | 9781594772726 |
