Science of Survival: Simplified, Faster Dianetic Techniques
Witchita, KS: The Hubbard Dianetic Foundation, Inc., 1951. Limited First edition. 4to, [24], xvii, 548, [6]pp plus coupon page, checklist, and two folding charts bound in at rear as issued. Reproduced from typescript including manuscript edits, with tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations. Flexible maroon cloth covers, spine stamped in gilt. Light wear at spine ends, discoloration along lower edge of rear board else near fine.
One of the cornerstone books of Hubbard's systems, in which he introduced the concepts that would later become key parts of Scientology, such as theta and the tone scale. This a scarce copy of the limited manuscript edition, published May, 1951, which likely precedes the octavo first edition published the same year. Item #6850
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