I suppose it was inevitable & I have mixed feelings about it. It does make access to information about Corbin easier, but I hope it will not decrease the quite small amount I make every year in royalties and the somewhat larger amount that my publisher uses to try to stay in business. So I hope that those readers who are introduced to Corbin in this way may also buy the book. In any case here is the Scribd link. This scanned version does not contain the Index or the Bibliography, which is too bad. Also I will provide the link to the list of errata for this book which somehow crept into the final version - a couple of them are important. [Despite what amazon.com seems to think, this book is still in print and available through the publisher. I'll get amazon straightened out soon.]
A second printing is due after the first of the year, so it will be in print for some time to come. The French translation is due to be posted online soon, and the hardcopy via Entrelacs Press will follow thereafter.
(I might add, since a few people have asked over the years, that the cover image of the Angel Gabriel by Martin Schongauer is a reference to the great importance that the German mystical and hermeneutic tradition had for Corbin. The original subtitle for this book, and one which I still prefer, was "Henry Corbin and the Angelic Function of Beings.")
Your book is an excellent introduction to Corbin and his theosophical interpretation of the works of Iranian Shia thinkers, but it seems to be out of print at Amazon.com, unfortunately. This online version of your book may be the only option to meet with this great scholar for those who can't read the French En Islam Iranien. Thanks for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteOh dear - I see that you are right - but this is not good since it is NOT out of print and the publisher will have to see to that shortly - I know its available from Spring Journal Books at their website. Please try there & I will find out what is wrong with amazon.com
ReplyDeleteProfessor Cheetham, in honor of your work, I posted the book and your blog on Facebook
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Again all my respect and appreciation for your dedication and your invaluable contribution
Thank you very much - I am glad to know the book is useful. Best wishes to you.
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