THE MOST SUCCESSFUL NON-FICTION AUTHOR IN THE WORLD
Erich von Däniken was born on 14 April 1935 in Zofingen, Switzerland.
His studies fuelled an unbridled interest in ancient texts and tradition, theology, and archaeology – subjects which increasingly presented him with countless questions and contradictions.
His intellectual intrigue and passion for modern science ultimately led him to a different conclusion about the interpretation of historical texts.
Was mankind visited by aliens in the distant past? This enduring question became the foundation for his widely renowned first work, Chariots Of The Gods™.
Published in 1968, the book was an unexpected runaway success and dominated all the prestigious best-seller lists. Erich von Däniken’s reputation as a unique, provocative author grew rapidly, not least due to the translations of the book into 32 languages and its publication in over 40 countries.
To date, 70 million copies of his books have been sold and Erich is widely considered one of the world’s most successful non-fiction authors.
Watkins’ Spiritual 100 List for 2018 recently ranked him as one of the “most spiritually influential living people”. Inspired by his books, Erich has encouraged millions of people across the world to ask questions about the planet they inhabit, to challenge conventional thinking and to broaden their perspectives.
Erich has given more than 3,000 lectures in 25 countries in front of thousands of people. He is an active researcher and driven explorer, averaging 100,000 miles each year to remote spots of the Earth in order to carefully examine the phenomena about which he writes.
Four decades on and Erich is still a voracious writer, continuing to explore the theory that mankind and aliens crossed paths in the distant past.
He has been awarded many honours over the years, including the Honorary Doctorate (Dr.h.c.) from the University of Bolivia.
Published in 1968, the book was an unexpected runaway success and dominated all the prestigious best-seller lists. Erich von Däniken’s reputation as a unique, provocative author grew rapidly, not least due to the translations of the book into 32 languages and its publication in over 40 countries.
To date, 70 million copies of his books have been sold and Erich is widely considered one of the world’s most successful non-fiction authors.
Watkins’ Spiritual 100 List for 2018 recently ranked him as one of the “most spiritually influential living people”. Inspired by his books, Erich has encouraged millions of people across the world to ask questions about the planet they inhabit, to challenge conventional thinking and to broaden their perspectives.
Erich has given more than 3,000 lectures in 25 countries in front of thousands of people. He is an active researcher and driven explorer, averaging 100,000 miles each year to remote spots of the Earth in order to carefully examine the phenomena about which he writes.
Four decades on and Erich is still a voracious writer, continuing to explore the theory that mankind and aliens crossed paths in the distant past.
He has been awarded many honours over the years, including the Honorary Doctorate (Dr.h.c.) from the University of Bolivia.
FACTS
Over 70 million books sold
Publications in 32 languages in more than 40 different countries
Erich Von Däniken has become the most successful non-fiction author in the world
Highly successful television specials and documentaries
Various blockbuster movies and TV series have been inspired by Erich Von Däniken‘s theories
Multiple New York Times bestsellers
Sold out lecture tours
Millions of fans all over the world
GALLERY
AWARDS
Throughout the years, Erich von Däniken has received many awards and honours, like a doctorate (Dr.h.c.) from the University of Bolivia. Erich received this honorary in 1975. Furthermore, he received a honorary citizenship from the city of Nazca.
Together with German astronaut Ulf Merbold, Erich became an honorary member of the Cordon bleu du Saint-Esprit, during the fall of 1987.
During his career, Erich von Däniken received several more honours. In Brazil, he received the Premio Lourenço Filho award in gold and platinum. Lourenço Filho was a Brazilian educator and education theorist.
Erich received the World Explorer Prize, issued by the World Explorer’s Club, in 2004. The ceremony was held at the University of Lodz in Poland.
On the 8th of April in 2013, Erich was honoured by the Brazilian metropolis of Curitiba for his entire body of work on unsolved mysteries from the past.
During his career, Erich von Däniken received several more honours. In Brazil, he received the Premio Lourenço Filho award in gold and platinum. Lourenço Filho was a Brazilian educator and education theorist.
Erich received the World Explorer Prize, issued by the World Explorer’s Club, in 2004. The ceremony was held at the University of Lodz in Poland.
On the 8th of April in 2013, Erich was honoured by the Brazilian metropolis of Curitiba for his entire body of work on unsolved mysteries from the past.
PUBLISHING
Erich von Däniken is the most successful non-fiction author in the world
His first book Gold Of The Gods™ was an immediate best seller in Germany and India and debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times bestsellers – Mass Market Paperbacks List behind William Peter Blatty’s ”The Excorcist” on March 10, 1974. It remained on the list for at least ten weeks
The hardcover edition of Gold Of The Gods, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons entered its 3rd large printing within the first 17 days of its initial publication.
The paperback of Gold Of The Gods, published by Bantam, had an initial printing of 825.000 copies. It ranked No. 5 on the New York Times bestsellers – Mass Market Paperback List, remaining on the list for at least six weeks. Within six years books in the series enthralled more than 14 million readers in 32 countries
To date more than 70 million books have been sold in 32 languages in more than 40 different countries
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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1968
ERINNERUNGEN AN DIE ZUKUNFT
(Memories Of The Future) published by Echon Verlag
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1969
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
The First English Edition, published by Souvenir Press LTD
RETURN TO THE STARS
Souvenir Press LTD, Reprint Edition (1. Oct. 1970)
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1970
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
Documentary Feature Film released by Sun International
GODS FROM OUTER SPACE
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1971
OSCAR® NOMINATION
for Chariots Of The Gods™ (Best Documentary Feature)
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1972
THE GOLD OF THE GODS
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS
TV documentary narrated by Rod Serling (NBC)
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1973
IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT GODS
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
THE ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY (AAS)
In close co-operation with Erich von Däniken the US lawyer Gene M. Phillips established the first research association for pre-astronautics, the Ancient Astronaut Society (AAS)
IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT MYSTERIES
TV documentary narrated by Rod Serling (NBC)
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1974
MIRACLES OF THE GODS
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
is No. 2 in the New York Times bestsellers – Mass Market Paperbacks List
ERICH VON DÄNIKEN
Reaches 14 million readers in 32 countries
THE GOLD OF THE GODS
is No. 5 in the New York Times bestsellers – Mass Market Paperbacks List
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1976
MYSTERIES OF THE GODS
documentary feature film narrated by William Shatner
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1977
ACCORDING TO THE EVIDENCE
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1979
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
becomes the best-selling nonfiction book of the 1970’s
SIGNS OF THE GODS
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1981
PATHWAYS TO THE GODS
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1982
THE GODS AND THEIR GRAND DESIGN
published by Putnam and Bantam Books
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1993
THE HERITAGE OF KUKULKAN
First Archaelogical Novel, published by Bertelsmann, Language: German
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1996
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
The Mysteries Continue, TV documentary hosted by Richard Karn (ABC)
THE EYES OF THE SPHINX
published by Berkeley Books
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1997
THE RETURN OF THE GODS
Evidence Of Extraterrestrial Visitation, published by Element Books
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1998
THE ARRIVAL OF THE GODS
Revealing The Alien Landing Sites Of Nazca, published by Element Books
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2000
ODYSSEY OF THE GODS
An Alien History Of Ancient Greece, published by Element Books
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2002
THE GODS WERE ASTRONAUTS
Evidence Of The True Identities Of The Old Gods, published by Vega Books
THE STRANGE HISTORY OF XIXLI AND YUM
a Non-Fiction Novel, published by Kopp Verlag, Language: German
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2005
ASTROPOLIS FEAT. ERICH VON DÄNIKEN
Music Album released by United Music
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2009
HISTORY IS WRONG
published by Pompton Plains
GOLD WALL PRESS CHINA
acquired foreign rights on all Erich Von Däniken‘s Book Titles
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2010
ANCIENT ALIENS
becomes a top rated TV documentary series on The History Channel
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
published by Pompton Plains
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2011
ODYSSEY OF THE GODS
published by Pompton Plains
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2012
REMNANTS OF THE GODS
published by Pompton Plains
EVIDENCE OF THE GODS
published by New Page Books
TOMY AND THE PLANET OF LIES
a Novel with strongly autobiographic traits, published by Tantor Media
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2014
THE END OF THE SILENCE
Von Däniken’s first E-Book, published by Lange Communications PTE LTD
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2023
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS™
ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCH
TO DATE
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70
COPIES SOLD
IN
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32
LANGUAGES
IN MORE THAN
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40
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
VIDEO PRESENTATION