Collapse is available for pre-order
The book will ship on April 17th!
You can preorder Collapse from the following stores:
In the US: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop
In Canada: Amazon, Indigo, and McNally Robinson,
In Europe: Amazon.co.uk, Blackwell’s, Amazon.de, and Thalia.de
In Australia: Amazon and Booktopia
Note: Preorders are super important. They are included in the 1st week sales listing, which influences the stocking decisions of bookstores. So if you’re planning to buy the book, truly think about preordering it. Thank you!
In a world on the edge of social, ecological, and economic upheaval, Collapse reveals the forces that are unraveling modern civilization. This sharp exploration dives into the heart of the polycrisis—why systems are faltering, how they are interconnected, and what comes next.
From cultural delusions to logistical blind spots, Collapse unveils the shaky foundations of a society built on the myth of separation from nature. With diverse insights, it gives a bird’s-eye view of civilization’s tipping points. The author offers an accessible understanding of modernity’s decline while bridging ancestral perspectives, spirituality, systems thinking, science, and deep ecology.
Amid the sometimes shocking doses of reality, this book offers personal and collective pointers to navigate the storms, tapping into heart-based resilience and wise responses. For those who suspect humanity is moving in the wrong direction—with enormous inertia—Collapse is a wake-up call to embody who we are and why we’re here.
Praise for Collapse
“My experience is of a book with a deeply compassionate intention, to reach those that need this guide right now . . . For some of us this perhaps so that we can face what is and stand up together, meeting the times we are in as a collective body. And that isn’t for everyone. Juan Pablo is not here to tell us how to respond, he is more brotherly. He offers signs and tools for our different responses; this being a journey, with complexity and nuance, with inner and outer implications.”
— GAIL BRADBROOK, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion
“If you’re new to the global discussion about civilizational collapse, this book will acquaint you with the best thinking on the subject. Collapse is scary to think about, but if you’re intelligent and paying attention to the world around you, it’s an unavoidable subject. Juan Pablo Quiñonez is an informed, kind, and thoughtful guide to why civilization is coming apart and what to do.”
— RICHARD HEINBERG, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute,
author of Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
“Contemplative analysis of civilization’s potential for collapse, with holistic answers.”
— BOOKLIFE BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Quiñonez’s analysis of global crises . . . will appeal most to those who already agree with the author’s assertions.”
— KIRKUS REVIEWS
Thrive is available
wherever you buy books
In the US, you can buy Thrive from
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop
In Canada, you can buy Thrive from
Amazon, Canadian Outdoor Equipment, Indigo, and McNally Robinson
In Europe, you can buy Thrive from
Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, and Blackwell’s
Praise for Thrive
“In the book Thrive, Juan Pablo has compiled an amazing amount of useful information for long term survival situations—anyone is sure to glean much useful information from its pages, both experts and novices alike! Definitely a book worth having for anyone who is interested in survival.”
— JORDAN JONAS, wilderness living and self-reliance expert,
winner of ALONE Season 6
“Juan Pablo loves living outdoors and is obsessed by long-term wilderness survival with minimal kit and supplies. What makes his book refreshing is the attention to the importance of psychological preparation for long term periods of isolation. Thrive is a great balance of literary research done by a practical man who has walked the walk and learned his own lessons along the way. For anyone interested in living next to nature for more than a few weeks this is an essential read.”
— ED STAFFORD, explorer, and first person to walk the Amazon
I’ve read and referenced a lot of bushcraft and survival books over the years, but I’ve never seen anything as comprehensive as Thrive. Juan Pablo has really outdone himself. Thrive is different. Not only does it give you practical advice on everything from choosing a good shelter site to procuring and preserving food in the wilderness, but it covers the mental side of survival in detail. And as Juan Pablo says, survival is 90% mental. I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in bushcraft, survival, or long-term wilderness living. I know I’ll have a copy on my bookshelf.”
— CLAY HAYES, bowyer, hunter, and winner of ALONE Season 8
“There are a lot of books on survival out there, but Thrive is unique in its focus on true long-term wilderness living skills, not just ‘get out of a jam without dying’ skills. Thrive covers topics many books don’t and will be a wonderful new addition, rounding out the survival literature considerably.”
— WONIYA THIBEAULT, first woman to win ALONE, and ancestral skills teacher
“The world is full of alleged survival experts. Juan Pablo is a man who truly deserves this title. He has trained and then tested his survival skills for extensively long periods in the brutal winters of Northern Canada. He has a scientific approach to the craft of wilderness survival that I admire. This book encompasses the skills and knowledge that took Juan Pablo years of experimentation, and field testing, in extreme environments to learn.”
— DAVE HOLDER, wilderness living skills guide and instructor,
lead survival consultant for the ALONE series
“Thrive is not only superbly researched, but is written by someone who walks the talk and intimately knows the boreal forest. Whether you are a complete beginner or have years of wilderness living experience, Thrive is filled with unique insights, critical advice and detailed tips that will make a world of difference if you are trying to truly live off the land.”
— NATHAN MARTINEZ, Naked and Afraid XL participant,
author of Subsistence: A Guide For The Modern Hunter Gatherer
“Thrive is the real thing, written by a man who has gone out to prove he could survive alone in a tough environment. The Canadian wilderness can be a tough traveling companion. Juan Pablo’s skills and experience in surviving over the long-term in the Canadian wilderness shine through in this book from cover to cover. This book is part of my survival book library; I advise you to make it part of yours.”
— BRUCE ZAWALSKY, survival instructor,
author of Canadian Wilderness Survival