Today, those materials are recorded in the tens of millions of words on the subject of the human spirit which comprise Dianetics and Scientology philosophy. The more than 25 million words of his lectures — just those that are on tape — are enough to fill over 100 volumes of text. In fact, it may well be that L. Ron Hubbard's works include more literature, recorded research and materials than any other single subject of philosophy, the spirit or religion. In all, there are more than 110 million L. Ron Hubbard books in circulation.
As just one indication of Mr. Hubbard's continued popularity, fully 38 years after its initial publication, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health achieved the unheard of, returning to the top of the New York Times bestseller list in 1988. It still rides on bestseller lists around the world to this day and has thus far sold 16 million copies.
The accolades for his work are no less impressive and would literally fill volumes with awards recognizing his literary works, his humanitarian contributions, and his discoveries, including Dianetics. In 1988, Publisher's Weekly, the journal of the book and publishing industry, bestowed on Mr. Hubbard its Century Award in recognition of Dianetics being on its bestseller list for more than 100 weeks. No wonder Magazine and Bookseller a leading publication of the U.S. book trade wrote, “Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard seems to go on and on.”
Unquestionably, however, the greatest testament to his accomplishments is the appreciation afforded him by those his work has touched. Today, millions regularly utilize his principles to the betterment of their lives, and that figure literally grows by some 10,000 every week. In tribute to that fact, and all else he stood for, the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition was erected in Hollywood, California. Among the displays are hundreds of artifacts that served him through the journey recounted here. There are also readings from his works, excerpts that reflect the essence of the man:
