RobB Posted August 23, 2011 Dear All, I'm trying to find out some information concerning the author John Blofeld (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Blofeld). I've recently discovered that there is a link between John and my workplace and I'm trying to fill out the pretty sketchy information I can find about him on the web. I'm primarily interested in getting a feel for his significance and impact as an author. His books seem very well known but he doesn't seem to have received (or sought) much academic credit for them. Can anyone suggest any sources who might be able to help? I'm in the process of contacting his various publishers and wondered about contacting some of the exisiting buddhist magazines but am not really sure which ones would have an interest in this sort of thing. Many thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Cheers Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
寒月 Hanyue Posted August 23, 2011 Dear All, I'm trying to find out some information concerning the author John Blofeld (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Blofeld). I've recently discovered that there is a link between John and my workplace and I'm trying to fill out the pretty sketchy information I can find about him on the web. I'm primarily interested in getting a feel for his significance and impact as an author. His books seem very well known but he doesn't seem to have received (or sought) much academic credit for them. Can anyone suggest any sources who might be able to help? I'm in the process of contacting his various publishers and wondered about contacting some of the exisiting buddhist magazines but am not really sure which ones would have an interest in this sort of thing. Many thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Cheers Rob Daniel Reid knew him and edited his travel diaries together into a publishable form after his death. If you are contacting publishers/authors he might be worth trying. http://www.danreid.org/daniel-reid-articles-john-blofeld-the-wheel-of-life.asp Hope it helps. Best, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fu_dog Posted August 24, 2011 One of the best ways to learn about Blofeld is to read his books. "The Secret and Sublime" and "Taoism" are particularly good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobB Posted August 25, 2011 Hi All, Thanks for the responses. Dan Reid is on my list of people to contact. All the best, Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
