About the book:
Drawing on art, literature, and scientific research, scholar and therapist Kikan Massara delves into the Twelve Steps-the widely used and respected program of recovery. Developed in the early 20th century to address alcoholism, the Twelve Step program was later found to be an effective tool in aiding recovery for all types of addictions and compulsive behaviors. Now for the very first time, Twelve Step recovery is linked to a visual narrative. This inspiring edition features over 150 timeless and compelling works of art-from antiquity to the present day-to metaphorically describe a soulful path toward healing and transformation using these principles of recovery that continue to help millions.
Featuring in-depth studies by leading experts in several converging fields, the book examines the history behind the Twelve Steps, from the program's origins in Depression-era America to building a foundation for recovery that incorporates concepts identified by psychologist C.G. Jung. The volume also offers relevant insight into the meaning of addiction in today's society. With striking imagery, literary quotations, and psychological references, the Twelve Step program is reintroduced to a wider audience as timely, accessible, and constructive. At a time of radical change and opportunity, this visual edition honors the transformative power of these universal principles and thoughtfully explores ways of aligning with them.
Featured Panelists:
Kikan Massara is the author of TASCHEN’s The 12 Steps. Symbols, Myths and Archetypes of Recovery. She is a psychotherapist and passionate researcher of consciousness studies, meditation, and emotional health, and has long used visual arts, symbols, and myths in her practice to facilitate access to the empowering resources of the inner world.
Amanda de Cadenet is the host and executive producer of The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet, and Victoria Secret’s podcast VS Voices. She is a director, photographer, and best-selling author of It’s Messy: On Boys, Boobs and Bad Ass Women, Girlgaze - How Girls See the World, and Rare Birds. She is an advocate and the founder of Girlgaze and has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business.”
Jessica Hundley is the editor of TASCHEN’s The 12 Steps, The Secret Teachings of All Ages and the multivolume Library of Esoterica series. She is an author, filmmaker, and journalist. She has written for the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and has authored books on artists including Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons. @thelibraryofesoterica @jesshundley
Nic Taylor is co-founder of Thunderwing, a Los Angeles-based creative studio that collaborates on film, music, publishing, and branding projects. He is the designer of TASCHEN’s The 12 Steps, The Secret Teachings of All Ages and the multivolume Library of Esoterica series and was a tenured professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York. @thunderwingstudio
Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). He is currently the Consulting Executive Director with Constellations Behavioral Health for Bridges to Recovery - a primary mental health facility in Beverly Hills. Dr. Vaccaro is the creator of RISC- Relationships, Intimacy and Sexual Compulsivity - a cutting-edge multi-modal treatment program for substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and process addictions. With over thirty years of experience, he has served in a variety of management and clinical director positions in the addiction recovery industry.
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