Runes and the Origins of Writing

The Scandinavians are suffering from memory loss. We've forgotten to remember who we are. [...] The complex world of ideas of our ancestors is difficult to navigate in these times, but there are aids. [...] In Alain de Benoist's book, we learn of the runes and the various theories of their origins, and Benoist's own reflections about their symbolism and applications. (Translated from Swedish)

— Robin Carell, Nya Tider

Without a doubt, Runes and the Origins of Writing fails to disappoint, and in fact opens up a new front for looking into the history of Europeans and the mystical links between practice and metaphysics that seem to be a hallmark of Indo-European philosophy and its pagan religions. de Benoist writes in a fluid, easily-readable style that includes a high degree of rhetorical devices designed to open up areas for future thinking, making the book seem like a Socratic dialogue composed of questions based on the interpretation of fact more than an argument from selected facts. This opens up the topic and lets it breathe.

— Brett Stevens, Amerika.org

This is a book review and then some! [Y]ou will learn some history along the way, especially on the Indo-European peoples, our languages, and culture. I will also [...] tell you exactly why this is not your typical runic handbook and why you should buy this book!

— Carolyn Emerick, YouTube