Sigmund FREUD Autographed Letter Signed Introduction to Psychoanalysis

  
Sigmund FREUD - Autographed letter signed - Publication of his major work "Introduction to Psychoanalysis" 1920. 1 p1/2 in-8 on letterhead paper with his address in Vienna, in German.

A very interesting letter from Freud dedicated to the advancement of psychoanalysis in America and the publication of his work "Introduction to Psychoanalysis." Freud expresses his doubts about the commercialization and publication of his work.

While he is pleased with the efforts of his nephew Edward Bernays to get it published and knowing that he has a good reputation in the United States, he cannot help but express reservations about the financial interest of the operation. Concerned about helping his uncle and promoting the recognition of his work, Bernays proposed to Boni and Liveright to publish a translation of the "Vorlesungen zur Einfuhrung in die Psychoanalyse." Freud was not entirely enthusiastic about the publication of the book. After some negotiations and agreements, the work was published in 1920 under the title "Introduction to Psychoanalysis" and was a publishing success. The work was distributed in 3,000 copies and sold for 4 dollars each.

Freud received 15% in royalties. The 100 dollars mentioned in this letter was an advance on the book's royalties. Jones, a disciple of Freud, was tasked with raising funds and participated in the management of the foundation. In 1938, he played a key role in the exfiltration of Freud and his family during the Anschluss in Austria to escape the Nazi regime.

] I have received your letter of the 5th of this month. You will not forget the address for subsequent payments. Amsterdam, Spiegelstraat 8, on the account of Dr. I am very happy about your willingness to work with our publisher. London, will give you more details in a letter.

Please send me two copies of the translation as soon as possible. To my knowledge, the publisher is also planning an edition for England. I am glad to hear that I have a good reputation in the United States, but it is not easy at the moment to profit from it [... The two families became exceptionally linked by a double in-law relationship when Anna, Freud's sister, married Eli, the brother of his wife. At the turn of the century, Anna and Eli emigrated to America.

He is considered the father of political and corporate propaganda, as well as the public relations industry. Freud relied on Edward Bernays to help him transmit psychoanalysis to America, which came with challenges of translation, publication, and cultural dissemination. Introduction to Psychoanalysis (Vorlesungen zur Einführung in die Psychoanalyse). It was published in three parts and then in a single volume in 1917.

Published in France in 1922. Founder in 1911 of the American Psychoanalytic Association, and institutionalized psychoanalysis in the UK. He is known for being the author of a biography of Freud. For European countries, the license is on its way. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions.