Idries Shah Remembered

Dir. publ. : Tahir Shah

Idries Shah Remembered  is an intimate, multifaceted treasury of memoirs of one of the twentieth century’s most original and influential thinkers.

Drawing together personal insights, recollections, and reflections from students, colleagues, and from life-long friends, this extraordinary collection reveals some of the many dimensions of Idries Shah’s life and work – his wit, his wisdom, his humanity, and his profound dedication to sharing an ancient knowledge.

A master storyteller, and a cultural bridge between East and West, Shah introduced an Occidental audience to the deep insights of the Sufi tradition, demonstrating how stories are far more than mere entertainment – but, rather, tools for learning, for growth, and for transformation.

Through his books, conversations, and learned counsel, Shah altered societal thinking, helping ordinary people to challenge ingrained assumptions, to expand understanding, and to see the world in new ways.

Edited by his son, Tahir Shah, Idries Shah Remembered brings together voices from across the globe to celebrate a man whose legacy continues to grow, through the stories he told and the lives he inspired.

Unlike any previous work considering the legacy of Idries Shah, this collection offers rare glimpses into his formative experiences, tracing the influences that shaped his own path as a teacher and writer.

By illuminating the personal journey behind the public figure, the collection deepens our understanding of how Shah’s ideas developed, and why they remain as relevant today as ever.

Tahir Shah, écrivain-voyageur, est le fils d’Idries Shah (1924-1996). Plusieurs de ses livres ont été traduits en français :
– L’ Apprenti sorcier, Editions de Fallois, 2001.
– A la Recherche des mines du roi Salomon, Editions de Fallois, 2003.
– La Maison du calife, Editions de Fallois, 2008.
– Le Café Mabrouk, Editions de Fallois, 2011.