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The Complete Reading List

Damanhur has produced an extraordinary body of literature — philosophical texts, memoirs, children's books, academic studies, and artistic publications spanning five decades. This is the definitive reading guide to understanding Damanhur through words.

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80+ Published Works

From Falco Tarassaco's foundational philosophical texts to community memoirs and independent academic studies — a substantial body of knowledge awaits.

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Available in 15 Languages

Key texts translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, and more — bringing Damanhurian ideas to a global readership.

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Community Library

Damanhur maintains a physical library open to residents and extended guests, as well as an online catalog for worldwide access and ordering.

Books by Oberto Airaudi (Falco Tarassaco)

Oberto Airaudi, known as Falco Tarassaco (Falcon Dandelion), was the visionary founder of Damanhur and a prolific author. His books form the philosophical bedrock of the Damanhurian worldview.

📜1978
Lo Spirito della Divinità
Oberto Airaudi
Falco's first major philosophical text, laying out the fundamental cosmological principles that would become the foundation of Damanhurian thought — the divine spark, the multiple souls, and the nature of time.
PhilosophyFoundational
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⚡1992
Cronaca del Futuro
Oberto Airaudi
A visionary text blending narrative fiction with philosophical prophecy — Falco's exploration of possible futures for humanity, written before the Temples became public knowledge.
VisionFiction
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🌀2001
Il Gioco della Vita
Oberto Airaudi
Falco's masterwork on the game of life — a philosophical exploration of how conscious beings can participate in the evolution of the universe through daily choices, relationships, and creative work.
PhilosophyPractice
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🕰️2007
Viaggio ai Confini dell'Universo
Oberto Airaudi
An account of Falco's explorations at the boundaries of consciousness — including his accounts of time travel research, past-life memory, and contact with non-human intelligences.
ConsciousnessResearch
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Books by Community Members

Damanhur's citizens include accomplished writers, researchers, and artists who have produced remarkable works independently and collectively.

🌺2009
Healing Without Medicine
Esperide Ananas & Formica Coriandolo
Damanhur's approach to holistic health, combining Selfic healing, plant medicine, community support, and inner work. Published internationally, translated into 8 languages.
HealthHolistic
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🌱2014
The Music of the Plants
Sylvan Birch & Botanica Team
The definitive account of Damanhur's plant music research — the history, the technology, the scientific questions, and transcriptions of plant music compositions.
ScienceMusic
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🏛️2016
Costruire i Templi
Stambecco Pesco
The lead architect of the Temples of Humankind tells the full story of the 16-year secret construction project — the challenges, the revelations, and the extraordinary human cooperation it required.
MemoirTemples
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⚙️2011
Selfica: L'Arte dell'Energia Intelligente
Macaco Tamerice
The authoritative guide to Selfica — the Damanhurian art of working with self-structuring energies. Covers theory, history, and practical applications of Selfic objects and jewelry.
SelficaArt
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🌍2019
Community as a Spiritual Practice
Ciprea Edera
A philosophical and practical examination of how community living becomes a vehicle for personal and collective spiritual development — drawing on four decades of Damanhur experience.
CommunitySpirituality
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📐2022
Sacred Geometry in Practice
Orsa Magnolia
How geometric principles inform Damanhurian art, architecture, ceremony, and inner development — with working exercises and visual guides to applying sacred geometry in daily life.
GeometryArt
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Academic Works on Damanhur

Damanhur has attracted serious academic attention from sociologists, religious studies scholars, sustainability researchers, and community studies experts worldwide.

🎓2006
Damanhur: The Real Dream
Merrilyn Tunneshende
An anthropological study of Damanhur combining participant observation with theoretical analysis of intentional community formation, spiritual authority, and collective identity construction.
AnthropologyAcademic
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🔬2015
New Religious Movements in Italy
Massimo Introvigne (Ed.)
CESNUR's comprehensive academic study of Italy's alternative spiritual movements, with Damanhur as the featured case study. The definitive scholarly examination of the community's religious dimensions.
Religious StudiesAcademic
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♻️2020
Ecovillages as Social Laboratories
Diana Leafe Christian (Ed.)
A comparative study of intentional communities including Damanhur, Findhorn, and Auroville — examining governance, sustainability, and social innovation models. Published by New Society Publishers.
SustainabilityComparative
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Damanhur in Translation

Key works of Damanhurian philosophy and community memoir have been translated for readers across the world. Here is a selection of major translated editions.

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English Editions

Over 20 titles available in English, published by Findhorn Press, Devorss Publications, and independent publishers. Most major philosophical texts are available.

Findhorn Press · Devorss Publications · Damanhur Press
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German Editions

15+ titles available in German translation, published by Scorpio Verlag and other German-language publishers. Germany is one of Damanhur's largest international reader communities.

Scorpio Verlag · Edition Tramontane
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French Editions

12 titles in French, including the complete Falco philosophical series and the Music of Plants documentation. Published by Trédaniel and independent French publishers.

Éditions Guy Trédaniel · Le Courrier du Livre
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Japanese Editions

Eight titles in Japanese, reflecting the significant interest in Damanhur among Japanese readers interested in alternative spirituality and community models.

Tokuma Shoten · Voice Inc.
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Spanish Editions

10 titles in Spanish, reaching readers in Spain and across Latin America. Particular interest in the sustainability and community governance publications.

Editorial Sirio · Luciérnaga
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Russian Editions

Six titles available in Russian, with growing interest from Russian-speaking readers in the philosophical and healing arts publications.

Vektor · Sofia Publishing

Children's Books from Damanhur

Damanhur's storytelling tradition includes a beloved series of books for young readers — illustrated tales that carry the community's values of wonder, ecological awareness, and spiritual openness in age-appropriate forms.

🦊2005
La Volpe e il Labirinto
Damanhur Children's Stories Team
A young fox discovers a magical labyrinth in the forest and learns about courage, friendship, and the hidden patterns that connect all living things. Illustrated by community artists.
Ages 5–9Illustrated
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🌳2011
The Singing Tree
Rondine Rosmarino
Based on Damanhur's Music of Plants research, this picture book tells the story of a child who discovers that the old oak tree in her garden has its own music and its own language.
Ages 4–8Bilingual
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⭐2018
I Guardiani del Bosco Sacro
Gatto Tiglio
Young guardians discover the spirit beings who watch over the Sacred Woods — an introduction to Damanhurian cosmology for children through adventure and beautiful illustration.
Ages 7–12Adventure
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Order & Library

Books from Damanhur can be obtained through several channels — from the community's own online shop to international booksellers and library loan systems.

How to Get Damanhur Books

Whether you want to purchase, borrow, or read online, there are several ways to access the Damanhur library.

Online Shop

Order directly from the Damanhur online store. All proceeds support the community. Worldwide shipping available. Some titles available as ebooks.

Community Library

Residents and extended guests have access to the physical library at Damanhur, with 2,000+ volumes in multiple languages. Library card provided on arrival.

International Booksellers

Many titles are available through Amazon, Book Depository, and national booksellers. Search by author name or contact us for recommendations.

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