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JCF Book Store Recommendation

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Worth offering on the site, I'd say. :)


The Grail Legend
Emma Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz


Amazon Book Description:

"The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend that has had a powerful impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of redemption and eternal life, the chalice that caught the blood of the crucified Christ. The story of the Grail sheds profound light on man's search for the supreme value of life, for that which makes life most meaningful.

Writing in a clear and readable style, two leading women of the Jungian school of psychology present this legend as a living myth that is profoundly relevant to modern life. We encounter such universal figures as the Fool (the naive young Perceval), the Wise Old Man (the Hermit Gornemanz), the Virgin Maiden (Blancheflor), the Loathly Damsel, and such important themes as the Waste Land, the Trinity, and the vessel of the Grail. Weaving together narrative and interpretation, the authors show us how the legend reflects not only fundamental human problems but also the dramatic psychic events that form the background of our Christian culture. Emma Jung--analyst, writer, and wife of the famous psychologist C. G. Jung--researched and worked on this book for thirty years, until her death in 1955. Marie-Louise von Franz, also eminent in the field of depth psychology, completed the project."
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Good idea, Cindy.

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Post by JamesN. »

Hey mythic folk.

This list of helpful advice about the JCF bookstore was just posted on the MythBlast newsletter. It would make a great introduction helpmate for the new beginning associates as a posted sticky when they first arrive on site and need to find their way around. As a matter of fact the moderators might have a few other ideas to include for a sort of welcome package thread telling these newcomers where everything else they might need is located plus some helpful hints as well. My point is this place can be pretty intimidating for newcomers when they first come here and don't know how to make sense of what is here and where things are located. Anyway the sticky note is just a suggestion to consider in the meantime while waiting on the new format changeover in the future.


Reading About Myth

Joseph Campbell observed that one of the best ways to delve deep into any subject is to find an author whose work touches you and read the books that writer read. But, as noted in a recent email to JCF, for those moved by Campbell's own work it's a tedious task to search through the footnotes and bibliographies of every book he's written.

Other correspondents ask about the state of mythology in the post-Campbell era: who are the scholars and authors contributing to the field today, and where can their work be found?

One place to seek the answers is JCF's online bookstore. Here you'll find not only all of Joseph Campbell's titles, but also books by scholars who influenced Campbell, authors Campbell cited, contemporary contributions to the field of mythology aimed at general and academic audiences, and much more.

JCF has added sections on Islamic Studies and Native American Studies under the Contemporary Voices category, and a section on "The Fairy Tale" in the Popular Voices category (you can also find academic studies of folklore and fairy tales under Contemporary Voices). We've added several titles to many of the other categories as well.

("The Fairy Tale" section leads off with Lucy Cooper's worthy The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies, pictured here. This work, published in the United Kingdom on August 28, will soon be available through to United States residents through the JCF Bookstore—but for now, those who live in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Emerald Isle can click on this image to order Ms. Cooper's book at Amazon UK).

After clicking on the link to the JCF Bookstore, the menu on the right of each page lists 20 separate categories—"Campbell's Reading List," "Sacred Voices," "Shapers of the Field," etc.—many with multiple subcategories (e.g. "Ritual Studies," "Feminine Images in Myth," "Shamanism," and more, collected under the broad category of "Contemporary Voices"). This can seem confusing to first-time visitors. Though once you click on a category in the list you'll find its description at the top of the page, feel free to scroll though the brief rundown below for a sense of what each category contains:
1.Sacred Voices – collections of myths, folklore, and fairy tales from around the globe (the category at the top of the list will change from time to time).
2.Campbell's Published Works
3.Campbell's Reading List – titles Campbell assigned in his mythology course at Sarah Lawrence
4.Edited by Joseph Campbell – includes the brilliant Heinrich Zimmer volumes Campbell completed after Zimmer's untimely passing
5.E-Books (those available through Kindle)
6.Video on Demand (streaming through Amazon)
7.DVDs – Campbell lectures and interviews, including the Power of Myth
8.Recorded Lectures – physical CDs now only available through third-party sellers (though all these lectures and more can be downloaded from JCF in our Contributions area)
9.About Joseph Campbell – books that focus on aspects of Campbell's personal history, including interviews, journal excerpts, and an extensive biography.
10.Sources & Inspirations – authors who served as major inspirations in the development of Campbell's own thought
11.Shapers of the Field – anthropologists, archaeologists, and classical scholars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who paved the way for the field of mythological studies.
12.Campbell References – authors and scholars Campbell frequently cited in his work.
13.Colleagues, Companions, and Kindred Spirits – writings by colleagues and personal friends of Campbell (18 individuals, from Alan Watts to James Hillman, each with their own section in the drop-down menu when you click on this category)
14.JCF Fellows – writings and performances of individuals selected by the Foundation who have demonstrated in their work, and in their lives, a commitment to furthering Campbell's vision
15.Contemporary Voices – sixty general works by contemporary scholars on mythological studies and related academic fields, plus another hundred titles collected under specific subjects in the drop-down menu when you click on this category.
16.Popular Voices – works that have broad popular appeal, written with the layperson in mind. Forty-five works of a general nature are on the main pages, with another one hundred twenty volumes divided among specific subjects in the drop-down menu when you click on this category.
17.Dictionaries of Symbolism & Word Etymology – reference works on symbols and word origins. – invaluable tools for myth scholars.
18.Mythological Resources – titles that have been nominated by JCF Associates.
19.RoundTable Selections – volumes in this category have been featured at meetings of one or more of JCF's 50 different local Mythological RoundTable® groups.
20.Criticism – academic works that evaluate Campbell's contributions to the field of comparative mythology.


If you begin your Amazon shopping in our online store (which is powered by Amazon), then JCF receives 5% of everything you place in your Amazon cart that you purchase the next 24 hours—even if not from our store, or not even a book (JCF has received fees on items from lawnmowers to computers—not sure if that's intentional, but we are grateful!).

However, should you prefer a local brick-and-mortar store, or one of Amazon's online competitors, browsing the selections in the JCF bookstore first can still be of value in helping you decide what to purchase through other outlets.
What do I know? - Michael de Montaigne

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