10th revised edition · print
Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited
by Sam Vaknin
The Encyclopedia
≈1000 pages · the "Narcissism Bible"
The Encyclopedia
A to Z of Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissism & NPD
Almost 1000 pages of A-to-Z entries on the disorder, the relationships, the dynamics, the recovery — drawn together as a single comprehensive reference.
The Narcissistic Abuse Series
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All sixteen e-books on narcissism, narcissistic abuse, psychopathy, and the relationships they break — bundled in a single Kindle purchase. Includes Malignant Self-love, Toxic Relationships, 102 FAQs, the workplace and therapy companions, and more. Email your proof of purchase to Sam and receive the PDF editions of all 16 books plus a bonus pack for free.
…or pick up any of the volumes individually:
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Malignant Self-love — Narcissism Revisited
The full electronic edition of the foundational text — 100 FAQs, two essays, and the complete clinical exposition.
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Toxic Relationships — Abuse and its Aftermath
Living with, leaving, and recovering from a narcissist. How abuse plays out and what survival looks like.
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The Narcissist & Psychopath in the Workplace
Corporate narcissism, predatory leadership, and how to survive a boss or colleague who runs on supply.
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The Abusive Relationships Workbook
A practical workbook — exercises, prompts, and step-by-step guidance for people in or out of an abusive relationship.
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Excerpts and Case Studies
From the archives of the Narcissistic Abuse Study Group — first-person material, case write-ups, and clinical commentary.
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102 Frequently Asked Questions
The long-form Q&A — narcissism, NPD, psychopathy, and the relationships they corrode, answered one question at a time.
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The Diary of a Narcissist
The inner life of a narcissist: an intimate anatomy of a mental illness (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) — its origins, its unfolding, its outcomes.
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The World of the Narcissist (Essay)
Psychodynamic study of pathological narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder, using a new vocabulary.
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The Narcissist & Psychopath in Therapy
Can narcissists and psychopaths be cured? Can their behaviour be modified? How are these mental-health disorders diagnosed? Why therapy fails — and the narrow space in which it can sometimes work. Written for clinicians and laypersons alike.
Standalone e-books
Not in the bundle-
Personality Disorders Revisited
Beyond NPD — paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, histrionic, avoidant, negativistic / passive-aggressive, dependent, and the rest.
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How to Divorce a Narcissist or a Psychopath
Divorcing a narcissist or a psychopath: tips on all the phases — from hiring an attorney, to domestic-violence shelters, planning your getaway, involving the police, and obtaining restraining orders. Issues from court-mandated evaluation to custody are elaborated upon. Dozens of coping strategies and techniques, especially if you co-parent or are suing for custody.
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How to Cope with Narcissistic & Psychopathic Abusers and Stalkers
How to cope with stalkers, bullies, narcissists, psychopaths, and other abusers in the family, the community, and the workplace. How to navigate a system that is often hostile to the victim — the courts, law enforcement (police), psychotherapists, evaluators, and social or welfare services. Tips, advice, and information.
Cold Therapy
Lectures & trainingCold Therapy · Level 1
The lecture set
Lecture series introducing Cold Therapy — the treatment modality developed by Sam Vaknin for treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), to be practiced only by licensed clinicians.
Testimonials
Press, clinicians, readers-
Few people can claim to have increased the public awareness of NPD to such a degree.
Adrian TampanyFinancial Times Weekend Magazine, September 2010
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Malignant Self-love (is a) … magnum opus.
Yvonne RobertsSunday Times, September 2007
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Sam Vaknin is the world's leading expert on narcissism.
Tim HallNew York Press, Volume 16 · February 2003
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Vaknin's a respected expert on malignant narcissists … He set about to know everything there is about the psychopathic narcissist.
Ian WalkerABC Radio National, Background Briefing · July 2004
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Bringing to light new developments in narcissistic personality disorders, Vaknin's pioneering and original work meticulously addresses the ever-changing states, traits, and characteristics of this disorder. This is truly a masterpiece! I highly recommend this book.
Joan Jutta Lachkar, Ph.D.Author of Narcissistic/Borderline Couples; Affiliate Member, New Center for Psychoanalysis
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Among many books published on the topic of pathological narcissism, this is by far the best. Highly recommended not only for the general public but also for professional therapists.
Akira Otani, Ed.D., ABPHUniversity of Maryland
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Seminal book on narcissism … distinguished by its many "insider" insights; depicts this personality disorder in ways that most readers, experientially, can easily relate to.
Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D.Clinical psychologist; Psychology Today
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I challenge anyone to get this book, pick any page at random, and not be impressed by the depth and quality of the unique insight into NPD that is provided there. A truly excellent and thorough piece of work that solidifies Sam's position as the global authority on the subject.
Richard GrannonSpartan Life Coach
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Sam Vaknin's study of narcissism is truly insightful. The author has done probably more than anyone else to educate others to this poorly understood condition.
The late Tim FieldFounder, Bully Online
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Sam Vaknin's book is THE bible on Narcissism!
Mary Jo FayAuthor, When Your Perfect Partner Goes Perfectly Wrong
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If you wish to get under the skin of a Narcissist, if you wish to get to know how he thinks and feels and why he behaves as he does, then this is the book for you.
Dr. Anthony BenisMount Sinai Hospital, New York; author, Towards Self and Sanity
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Brilliant, insightful, extremely relevant — not only clinically, but practically, on a day-to-day basis. This work can be immediately applied and be of assistance to our society at large.
Dr. Cyndie Spanier, Ph.D.Deputy Director, Pittsburgh Behavioral Medicine, LLC
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My print book, e-books, and video lectures deal with narcissism, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), the psychopathic narcissist, and relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths. Are you abused? Stalked? Harassed? Victimised? Confused and frightened? Had a narcissistic or psychopathic parent? Married to a narcissist or a psychopath — or divorcing one? Afraid your children will turn out to be the same? Want to cope with this pernicious, baffling condition? Or are you a narcissist or a psychopath — or suspect that you may be one?
My book, e-books, and video lectures will teach you how to cope, survive, and protect your loved ones. Lidija and I are also available for a one-on-one bonus consultation via e-mail, phone, or video chat with every purchase of a bundle of e-books.
What are your credentials? Why should I trust your information?
You can learn more about Sam and his work on the CV page, the media kit, and the NPD bibliography. In a nutshell, Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited and the e-books and video lectures are based on correspondence since 1996 with hundreds of people suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder and with thousands of their suffering family members, friends, therapists, and colleagues. Sam is a professor of psychology and not a clinician.
What's in the 10th Edition of "Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited"?
Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited — ISBN 80-238-3384-7 (new ISBN 978-80-238-3384-3). The tenth print edition includes, in 720 pages:
- The full text of Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited
- The full text of 100 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Coverage of all the dimensions of malignant narcissism, psychopathy, and abuse in relationships
- An essay — The Narcissist's Point of View
- Bibliography
- Printed pages in a quality paperback
- DSM-5-TR compliant
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The publisher of the books is Narcissus Publications DOOEL.
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