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The heirloom hardcover edition

The Century-Old Book That Became The Secret

Before it was a worldwide phenomenon, it was a slim book from 1910. Now read the originals together in one heirloom hardcover: The Science of Getting Rich, As a Man Thinketh and The Master Key System.

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2004 · A gift at a low point

It started with one old book

In 2004, at a low point in her life, Rhonda Byrne was handed a book by her daughter. It wasn't new. It was a book written in 1910 by an American named Wallace D. Wattles, and it carried a blunt, old-fashioned title: The Science of Getting Rich.

That book became the seed of The Secret. Released in 2006, The Secret went on to sell tens of millions of copies and introduced a generation to an old idea: that what we think shapes the lives we lead.

But the idea didn't begin there. The Secret draws on a circle of early twentieth-century "New Thought" writers, among them Wattles and Charles F. Haanel. Their books are still the clearest, most complete statement of it.

Most people who read The Secret never read the originals.

This edition brings you back to the source, in the authors' own words, printed whole.

What's inside

Three classics. One volume.

Printed whole, in the authors' own words, with an original introduction.

Original introduction

Before The Secret

A short, factual essay written for this edition: how a 1910 book became a 2006 phenomenon, who these three authors were, and how to read them today.

Book I · 1910

The Science of Getting Rich

Wallace D. Wattles

The book that started it all. A short, plain-spoken guide to thinking and acting “in a certain way”, and the book Rhonda Byrne was given in 2004.

“There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made.”

— Wallace D. Wattles

Book II · 1903

As a Man Thinketh

James Allen

A quiet, beloved essay on how our thoughts shape our character and our circumstances. Short enough to read in one sitting, deep enough to reread for years.

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.”

— James Allen

Book III · 1916

The Master Key System

Charles F. Haanel

A 24-part course in concentration, visualization and the power of thought, originally studied one part a week.

“The world without is a reflection of the world within.”

— Charles F. Haanel

The object

A book made to keep

These words have been passed hand to hand for over a century. They deserve better than a screen or a cheap paperback.

The Original Secret on green velvet beside a brass key, a fountain pen and a cup of coffee
  • 6 × 9 inch hardcover

    A sturdy case-bound book, sized like a classic novel. Made to sit on a shelf for decades.

  • About 252 pages on cream paper

    Warm, soft-toned paper that is easy on the eyes, the way old books feel.

  • Set in Garamond

    Classic typesetting with generous margins, chapter ornaments and drop caps, designed to be read slowly.

  • Matte emerald cover

    Deep green with an antique-gold keyhole design. Quietly beautiful on a nightstand or a coffee table.

A woman holding The Original Secret in a cozy reading nook

A gift that means something

For the friend who loved The Secret, the sister starting over, or the daughter heading out into the world. It is the kind of book people underline, dog-ear and pass on, and remember who gave it to them.

Each copy is printed to order and shipped directly to the address you choose.

Product photos are renderings of the finished book. The cover is a matte printed hardcover: the gold keyhole design is printed, not foil-stamped or embossed.

Free bonus

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Every hardcover comes with the complete digital edition (PDF), delivered instantly after purchase. Begin on your phone tonight while your book is being printed.

Questions

Honest answers

Is this the same book as The Secret?
No. The Secret (2006) is a separate, modern book. This edition collects three of the older originals it drew from, written between 1903 and 1916. We are an independent publisher and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Rhonda Byrne or The Secret.
Are these texts in the public domain?
Yes. All three works are in the public domain. What you are buying is this edition: its design, typesetting, printing and binding, plus an original introduction written for it.
Can I read these books free online?
Yes, you can, and we think you should know that. This is for readers who want the originals in one beautiful, well-made physical book to keep, reread and give.
How long does shipping take, and where do you ship?
Each copy is printed to order, which takes about 3–5 business days, then shipped free. Typical total delivery is 5–9 business days in the US and 7–15 business days to Canada, the UK and Australia. You'll get a tracking link by email when it ships. See our shipping policy.
What if my book arrives damaged?
If your copy arrives damaged, defective or misprinted within 30 days, send us a photo and we'll replace it free or refund you. See our returns policy.
Is it a good gift?
It's a lovely one, especially for someone who loved The Secret. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout and the book ships directly to them.
When do I get the digital edition?
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