Carolus den Blanken
Exploring the world of lucid dreaming
Welcome to the official website of Carolus den Blanken. Here you can explore books, translations and historical research about lucid dreaming, dream control and conscious dreaming.
The publications include original works, translations and studies about the history of lucid dreaming.
Books
Original works about lucid dreaming practice, personal experiences and methods of dream control.
Translations
Historical dream literature translated and made available for modern readers.
History
Research into the origins and development of conscious dreaming and lucid dream studies.
About Carolus den Blanken
Carolus den Blanken is an author and researcher specializing in lucid dreaming, dream control and the history of conscious dreaming.
His work combines personal experience with historical research. A central theme is Marquis d'Hervey de Saint-Denys, whose 1867 work is one of the earliest systematic studies of dream awareness and dream control.
This website presents books, translations and historical studies for readers interested in the practice, philosophy and history of lucid dreaming.
Publications
The Art of Lucid Dreaming: A Manual
Enhanced Edition 2026
Personal experiences, practical methods and reflections on conscious dreaming.
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Dreams and the Ways to Direct Them:
Practical Observations
English translation of Saint-Denys' important 1867 work about dream control.
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Historical View Saint-Denys
A historical study about Marquis d'Hervey de Saint-Denys and his importance for lucid dreaming research.
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Commemoration Marquis d'Hervey de Saint-Denys
A personal tribute delivered during an international commemoration in Paris in 1992.
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Lucid Dreaming in the Netherlands
A personal reflection on lucid dream research, pioneers and experiences in the Netherlands.
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Review Literature
A vintage bibliographic overview of international lucid dreaming literature.
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Dreaming Whatever You Like
An accessible introduction to lucid dreaming and dream control.
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The Immortal
A dream journey connecting dreams, daily events and questions about human existence.
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Dreams and How to Guide Them
The 1982 edition, an adaptation rather than a complete translation.
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Dreams and the Ways to Direct Them
Based upon the den Blanken free version. Enhanced commercial edition, published by Inner Garden Press.
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Dreams and How to Direct Them
Edition by Abraxas Editores and translated by Daniel C. Bernardo.
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Dreams and How to Guide Them
MIT Press announced a possible edition in 2021. Publication details remain pending.
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