one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century, whose many bestselling books altered Occidental perceptions of Eastern society, folklore, and thought.

In this series of personal tributes, prepared to mark the centenary of his father's birth, the writer Tahir Shah showcases an extraordinary miscellany of material drawn from the archives - including photographs and handwritten notes, artwork, objects, as well as both published and unpublished material.

The Centenary Volumes offer a rare glimpse into the life and work of Idries Shah viewed from the inside out, providing a cornucopia of material of interest to readers of his work.