By Julius Ewudo, ASEAN Region Representatives

The New York City Big Book Award recognizes a new book by Australian author G.E. Poole in the category of Philosophy (non-fiction) as 2024 winner.

The literary competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, designers, booksellers, librarians and professional copywriters. Winners and distinguished favourites are based on overall excellence.

Infrequent Frequencies Rare Resonance

“Imagine a world where the boundaries between science and spirituality blur, where ancient wisdom and cutting-edge physics dance in harmony, and where your own consciousness holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. This is the extraordinary realm that G.E. Poole invites us to explore in his groundbreaking book, “Infrequent Frequencies, Rare Resonance.”

“This work is nothing short of a symphony, orchestrating diverse elements of human knowledge into a harmonious whole. Author deftly weaves together threads from quantum physics, mystical traditions, and personal transformation, creating a tapestry that reveals the interconnectedness of all things. It’s as if Poole has found the hidden score to the universe’s grand opera, and he’s sharing it with us note by note.”

“At the heart of the author’s thesis is the idea that we are all part of a vast cosmic experiment of consciousness. This isn’t just philosophical musing – Poole grounds this concept in both scientific theory and spiritual insight. He challenges us to see ourselves not as passive observers of the universe, but as active participants in its unfolding drama. It’s a perspective that’s both humbling and empowering. IFRR is a mind-bending, inspiring journey of unique insight and hope for humanity.”

NYC Big Book Award received book submissions worldwide. Journalists, well-established authors, small and large press, and first-time authors participated in record numbers. Publisher entries this year were received from the United States as well as countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Cities represented included Asheville, Beijing, Colorado Springs, Dublin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Vancouver were among the entries.

Publishers included Atmosphere Press, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Beaufort Books, Beyond Words Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, Familius Publishing, Flatiron Books, Hachette Go, HarperCollins Leadership, Oceanview Publishing, Old Stone Press, Rowman & Littlefield, Simon & Schuster, Ulysses Press, Watkins Publishing, Westminster John Knox Press, to name a few.

“We were delighted to see so many quality publishers and authors from around the world participate this year. I can’t wait to share these books with a global readership,” said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.