The Herald of Coming Good was G. I. Gurdjieffs first book. He published it himself in Paris, 1933. From the intro:
“I counsel all readers who have at any time met me upon the ground of my ideas to postpone reading this first appeal until they have, concentrating in their nature as well as in their thoughts and feelings, grasped the essence of the content of the circular letter appended to the booklet, and have at the same time previously acquainted themselves with the ” Registration-Blank ” attached to this letter and which will be of practical import for acquiring the books of my first series of writings.”
Language title : The Herald of Coming Good by G. I. Gurdjieff