In the fall of 1983, Beyond Words Publishing was formed with the goal to produce the finest photographic coffee table books that had ever been published. We looked for photographers who had a singular passion for their subject matter and our first two books Molokai, An Island in Time and Within a Rainbowed Sea were printed in the summer of 1984. Both books received over 30 international awards including recognition as the finest photography books printed in the world. Our 40th president, Ronald Reagan, even gave one as a gift to the Emperor of Japan in 1986.

In 2003, Beyond Words published The Hidden Messages in Water by Dr. Masuro Emoto, following up with a film of the same name. Photos from the book were also featured in the film What the Bleep Do We Know? This marked a turning point, as we became a media company, distributing both books and films worldwide. Not long afterwards, we had two New York Times Bestsellers, and in early 2006, Atria Books (Simon & Schuster) invited Beyond Words to partner with her.

The first book that we brought to Atria was Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret, which went on to sell tens of millions worldwide.

Our intention as a company is to partner with authors and filmmakers to help produce and disseminate information that can help make a difference in people’s lives. One of our values is that collaboration is essential to create miracles. As we publish and distribute books and films at the convergence of science and spirituality, we aim to touch a billion lives for the betterment of the planet and humankind.