Influential author and one of the earliest practitioners of the self-help movement, this promotional photograph of Napoleon Hill holding his most popular work, "Think and Grow Rich," remains an enduring tribute to his remarkable legacy and the impact this work had on the thousands of people who bought the work and continue to utilize its advice and philosophy. Hill was born and raised in southwestern Virginia and became a writer for his father's newspaper at the early age of thirteen, which would shape his career for decades. Hill claimed to be an attorney though this has been disputed, although he did work for Rufus Ayers, who was a former Attorney General for the state of Virginia. Hill authored numerous works focused on achieving success, with "Think and Grow Rich" becoming his most revered, with a philosophy that would be recognized in modern times as manifesting or believing that the mind can produce results through belief and commitment. He would comment on the central theme of this philosophy in 1967: "Anything the human mind can believe, the human mind can achieve. That is the Supreme Secret.... This is the secret known in bygone times; this is the secret which governs present-day accomplishment; this is the secret which will follow man to the stars. This is the secret of the ages." This photograph is an authentic piece of American history that depicts the early influence that Hill's philosophy and theory would go on to inspire thousands of people to achieve their goals. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1937 Napoleon Hill Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: Influential author and one of the earliest practitioners of the self-help movement, this promotional photograph of Napoleon Hill holding his most popular work, "Think and Grow Rich," remains an enduring tribute to his remarkable legacy and the impact this work had on the thousands of people who bought the work and continue to utilize its advice and philosophy. Hill was born and raised in southwestern Virginia and became a writer for his father's newspaper at the early age of thirteen, which would shape his career for decades. Hill claimed to be an attorney though this has been disputed, although he did work for Rufus Ayers, who was a former Attorney General for the state of Virginia. Hill authored numerous works focused on achieving success, with "Think and Grow Rich" becoming his most revered, with a philosophy that would be recognized in modern times as manifesting or believing that the mind can produce results through belief and commitment. He would comment on the central theme of this philosophy in 1967: "Anything the human mind can believe, the human mind can achieve. That is the Supreme Secret.... This is the secret known in bygone times; this is the secret which governs present-day accomplishment; this is the secret which will follow man to the stars. This is the secret of the ages." This photograph is an authentic piece of American history that depicts the early influence that Hill's philosophy and theory would go on to inspire thousands of people to achieve their goals. Style: Retro