The Veidt Method

Introduction of the Veidt Method.

"I will give you bodies beyond your wildest imaginings."

—Slogan for The Veidt Method

The Veidt Method is a self-improvement and fitness book written by Adrian Veidt and distributed by Veidt Enterprises.

History

The Veidt Method capitalizes on the fact that Adrian Veidt had honed his body and mind to peak physical perfection. Built on powerful spiritual disciplines, the mental and physical exercises promise to make new "superhumans" in charge of their own destiny who will change the world. In reality, it is part of the larger vision of Veidt to improve and save the world. It is advertised on the back cover of the Tales of the Black Freighter reprints, showing a "before" and an "after" picture of a figure. Before leaving for Karnak, Veidt wrote a revised introduction for an updated version of the book.

Description

There is an introduction by Adrian Veidt addressed to the reader, explaining the contents of The Veidt Method. The first chapter centers on lateral thinking, Zen meditation, dreams, the subconscious, and intellectual exercises. The second chapter discusses the relation of body and mind. Based on Yogic doctrines and martial training, it develops alternative medicine techniques of focusing the mind's power to heal the body, and how physical exercises help focus the mind. The third and longest chapter presents carefully coordinated physical and intellectual exercise systems. The fourth chapter explains the world as an organism, and how the reader can healthily interact with it and improve their relationships and the persons around them.

Gallery

Cover of The Veidt Method from the live-action film.

A young man reading an issue of Tales of the Black Freighter. The back cover features an advertisement for The Veidt Method.

Trivia

• The Veidt Method is likely based on Charles Atlas ads from the 1950s.