The 12 Steps. Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery

The book blends verbal and visual communication to empower readers to learn and, at the same time, perceive. * Discorsi Fotografici *Whether as a companion reading for art lovers in recovery communities or a fascinating view of the art history of addiction and healing, the book offers a wealth of information and insight into an often-taboo subject. * Hyperallergic *In all chaos there is a cosmos, and in all disorder a secret order. * C.G. Jung *

Kikan Massara is a psychotherapist, author, and creative. A passionate researcher of consciousness studies, meditation, and emotional health, she has long used visual arts, symbols, and myths in her practice to facilitate access to the empowering resources of the inner world.

Jessica Hundley is an author, filmmaker and journalist. She has written for the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and has authored books on artists including Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons. Hundley often explores the counterculture in her work, with a focus on metaphysics, psychedelia, and magic.