Integral Tradition Publishing
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Integral Tradition Publishing (ITP) is an English-language
publishing
company based in London
, United Kingdom
which offers books, music and other products aimed at propagating traditional spirituality and anti-modernist ideals. It officially opened for business to the public via its Web site on the day of the Winter Solstice
in 2006. It was founded by Patrick Boch, a Polish-born member of the Bar of England and Wales
, and Jacob Christiansen, a Danish university student. The company’s official motto is Veritas Omnia Vincit (Latin
: 'truth conquers all').
ITP originally defined itself as being primarily a publisher of traditionalist
literature. This is still one of the primary focal points of ITP’s work, but recently it has expanded its range to include more general works on spirituality, culture, political philosophy, and the problems of modern life. Some of the most representative authors offered by ITP are Julius Evola
, René Guénon
, and Frithjof Schuon
. They also offer books pertaining to metapolitical
topics such as the European New Right, as well as books related to the Indo-European
cultural and religious traditions. When it first opened, ITP almost exclusively sold books, but it has now begun selling CDs of the Neofolk
genre and posters as well.
Currently, most of the products offered by ITP are produced by other companies which fall within the purview of ITP’s stated mission. However, to date ITP has published four books: Metaphysics of War
by Julius Evola in 2007, the first English-language edition of several essays by Evola dating from the 1930s and ‘40s; Tradition and Revolution by Troy Southgate
in 2007, which deals with contemporary political and social issues from a National-Anarchist perspective; and Pentti Linkola’s
Can Life Prevail?: A Radical Approach to the Environmental Crisis in 2009, which is about deep ecology
and the environmental impact of modern society. ITP has also published the first English edition of Julius Evola’s autobiography, The Path of Cinnabar: An Intellectual Autobiography
, in 2009. In addition to its books, ITP also publishes a journal, The Initiate, which is an academic periodical that includes articles pertaining to traditional spirituality and metapolitical issues.
The publishing arm of ITP consists of two imprints: Traditio, which produces works concerning spirituality and the inner search for meaning; and Eos (Ἠώς), which publishes works that are critical of modern life and society.
English language
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publishing
Publishing
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company based in London
London
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, United Kingdom
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which offers books, music and other products aimed at propagating traditional spirituality and anti-modernist ideals. It officially opened for business to the public via its Web site on the day of the Winter Solstice
Winter solstice
Winter solstice may refer to:* Winter solstice, astronomical event* Winter Solstice , former band* Winter Solstice: North , seasonal songs* Winter Solstice , 2005 American film...
in 2006. It was founded by Patrick Boch, a Polish-born member of the Bar of England and Wales
Barristers in England and Wales
Barristers in England and Wales are one of the two main categories of lawyer in England and Wales, the other being solicitors. -Origin of the profession:The work of senior legal professionals in England and Wales...
, and Jacob Christiansen, a Danish university student. The company’s official motto is Veritas Omnia Vincit (Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
: 'truth conquers all').
ITP originally defined itself as being primarily a publisher of traditionalist
Traditionalist School
The term Traditionalist School is used by Mark Sedgwick and other authors to denote a school of thought, also known as Integral Traditionalism or Perennialism to denote an esoteric movement developed by authors such as French metaphysician René Guénon, German-Swiss...
literature. This is still one of the primary focal points of ITP’s work, but recently it has expanded its range to include more general works on spirituality, culture, political philosophy, and the problems of modern life. Some of the most representative authors offered by ITP are Julius Evola
Julius Evola
Barone Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola also known as Julius Evola, was an Italian philosopher and esotericist...
, René Guénon
René Guénon
René Guénon , also known as Shaykh `Abd al-Wahid Yahya was a French author and intellectual who remains an influential figure in the domain of metaphysics, having written on topics ranging from metaphysics, sacred science and traditional studies to symbolism and initiation.In his writings, he...
, and Frithjof Schuon
Frithjof Schuon
Frithjof Schuon, was a native of Switzerland born to German parents in Basel, Switzerland. He is known as a philosopher, metaphysician and author of numerous books on religion and spirituality....
. They also offer books pertaining to metapolitical
Metapolitics
Metapolitics is metalinguistic talk about the analytic, synthetic, and normative language of political inquiry and politics itself. Put simply, it is dialogue about the way we talk about politics. If one studies, analyzes, and describes a language, the language used for studying, analyzing, and...
topics such as the European New Right, as well as books related to the Indo-European
Indo-European
Indo-European may refer to:* Indo-European languages** Aryan race, a 19th century and early 20th century term for those peoples who are the native speakers of Indo-European languages...
cultural and religious traditions. When it first opened, ITP almost exclusively sold books, but it has now begun selling CDs of the Neofolk
Neofolk
Neofolk is a form of folk music-inspired experimental music that emerged from post-industrial music circles. Neofolk can either be solely acoustic folk music or a blend of acoustic folk instrumentation aided by varieties of accompanying sounds such as pianos, strings and elements of industrial...
genre and posters as well.
Currently, most of the products offered by ITP are produced by other companies which fall within the purview of ITP’s stated mission. However, to date ITP has published four books: Metaphysics of War
Metaphysics of War
Metaphysics of War: Battle, Victory and Death in the World of Tradition is a collection of essays by Julius Evola originally published by Integral Tradition Publishing in 2007, and is now in its second edition. The book consists of English translations of essays which Evola published in various...
by Julius Evola in 2007, the first English-language edition of several essays by Evola dating from the 1930s and ‘40s; Tradition and Revolution by Troy Southgate
Troy Southgate
Troy Southgate is an author, musician and leading National-Anarchist activist based in the United Kingdom.-Politics:Originally from Crystal Palace, in South London, Southgate is of English-Scots descent and moved to the small village of Jarvis Brook, East Sussex, in his teenage years...
in 2007, which deals with contemporary political and social issues from a National-Anarchist perspective; and Pentti Linkola’s
Pentti Linkola
Kaarlo Pentti Linkola is a radical Finnish deep ecologist, polemicist, and fisherman. He has written widely about his ideas and is a prominent thinker in Finland, but, at the same time, is also an extremely controversial figure. He lives a simple and austere life. Linkola was occupitional...
Can Life Prevail?: A Radical Approach to the Environmental Crisis in 2009, which is about deep ecology
Deep ecology
Deep ecology is a contemporary ecological philosophy that recognizes an inherent worth of all living beings, regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs. The philosophy emphasizes the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and that of ecosystems with each other within the...
and the environmental impact of modern society. ITP has also published the first English edition of Julius Evola’s autobiography, The Path of Cinnabar: An Intellectual Autobiography
Il Cammino del Cinabro
Il Cammino del Cinabro is the intellectual autobiography of Italian esoteric writer Julius Evola. Rather than describing the details of Evola's life, which he hardly describes at all, it instead presents a record of this thought-process as it evolved over the course of his life...
, in 2009. In addition to its books, ITP also publishes a journal, The Initiate, which is an academic periodical that includes articles pertaining to traditional spirituality and metapolitical issues.
The publishing arm of ITP consists of two imprints: Traditio, which produces works concerning spirituality and the inner search for meaning; and Eos (Ἠώς), which publishes works that are critical of modern life and society.