The Gold of the Gods
Mysticism Ufology Ancient Astronaut Theory New Age Archaeology Mind, Body & Spirit Popular Science
First-edition hardcover of Erich von Däniken’s 1973 blockbuster The Gold of the Gods, complete with its original illustrated dust jacket, is the volume that pushed ancient-astronaut theory from cult curiosity into mainstream conversation. In crisp, very-good condition—no previous-owner marks, no dog-eared pages, no smoke odor—this 48-year-old copy is collector-ready and still opens as tightly as the day it left Souvenir Press. Von Däniken takes readers deep into the tunnel systems beneath Ecuador and Peru, describing golden treasure galleries, inexplicable precision stonework and local legends of “star people,” all photographed on-site and reproduced in the book’s rich plate section. For UFO researchers, New-Age seekers, or anyone fascinated by the crossover between archaeology and extraterrestrial possibility, this is the key text that launched a thousand documentaries.
Owning a clean first printing matters: later editions were trimmed of photos and maps, and modern paperbacks lack the heft that lets the 200+ illustrations breathe. Beyond investment value, the book is a time-capsule of 1970s counter-culture curiosity—perfect for sparking discussion in a classroom, book club, or living-room display shelf. Whether you’re completing a von Däniken set, hunting a gift for the X-Files fan who has everything, or rekindling your own teenage wonder about mankind’s hidden past, this smoke-free, handwriting-free copy delivers the full “what if?” thrill in its most collectible form.
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