Read ancient stories with fresh eyes.
Symbolic World Press, founded by Jonathan Pageau, publishes books and graphic novels that re-awaken our culture to its deepest roots through stories and symbolic analysis. We are committed to making heirloom books which can be passed down and enjoyed for many generations.
Why we publish
Retell
Jonathan Pageau retells classic tales accessibly, and in ways that reveal their hidden meaning and the relation of the most ancient patterns to one another.
Reveal
Stories carry patterns that shape how we see the world. Our companion symbolism books show where those patterns sit, for readers who want to look closer.
Hand down
These books are made to be read aloud, grown up with, and passed on to the next generation.
Our aim is a world where the truest stories connect us to our past, to each other, and move us toward a future in service of the Good.
Two series, one press
Tales for Once & Ever
Eight classic fairy tales, written by Jonathan Pageau and illustrated by hand.
GodsDog
A graphic novel series that began as a screenplay by Jonathan Pageau and Matthieu Pageau. Five volumes planned, three in print.
The people behind the books
JPJonathan Pageau
CEO
SRDeacon Seraphim Rohlin
COO
HPHeather Pollington
Director of Design
HRHugh Rose
Designer
Stories, images, and the patterns inside them.
Symbolic World Press grew out of The Symbolic World, the community built around Jonathan Pageau's work. Find videos, courses, and more at the main site.
Get the tales from Symbolic World Press.
Hardcovers made to be read aloud many times over and passed down.
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