About the author
Wallace D. Wattles was an American writer associated with the New Thought movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, best known for "The Science of Getting Rich," first published in 1910. The book presents wealth-building as a matter of applying a definite method of thought and action, organized around chapters on opportunity, gratitude and what Wattles called "increasing life," and it has remained continuously in print through publishers including Merchant Books and Jonrose Publishing. A later edition from Destiny Books frames the book explicitly as the source that influenced Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret," underscoring its long afterlife within popular self-help and New Thought writing. Wattles wrote in a direct, instructional register aimed at readers seeking practical financial guidance rather than abstract philosophy, and "The Science of Getting Rich" remains the work by which he is chiefly known over a century after its first publication.
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💬 What our editors say about Wallace D Wattles's books
“Wattles provides a systematic approach to prosperity that feels refreshingly direct compared to more esoteric occult texts. However, this very practicality limits its appeal for those seeking deep metaphysical complexity or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Science of Getting Rich
“Wattles presents a compelling, if somewhat simplistic, formula for wealth that prioritizes mental discipline over external action. While the core premise of creative thought is inspiring, the text may frustrate readers who demand…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Science of Getting Rich: Attracting Financial Success Through Creative Thought (Edition, , New of Financial Success)
“Wattles provides a systematic framework for manifestation that feels more like engineering than mysticism. However, it does NOT suit readers who prefer complex metaphysical theories or those skeptical of any influence from an…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Science of Getting Rich: Attracting Financial Success Through Creative Thought (Edition, New of Financial Success)
📋 Editions by Wallace D Wattles in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Science of Getting Rich | 2019 | Merchant Books | 60 | 9781603868198 |
| The Science of Getting Rich: Attracting Financial Success Throug | 2024 | Simon & Schuster/ Inner Tr | — | 9781797166582 |
| The Science of Getting Rich: Attracting Financial Success Throug | 2007 | Destiny Books | 112 | 9781594772092 |
| The Science of Getting Rich | 2016 | Jonrose Publishing, LLC | 116 | 9780692692363 |
