This imprint publishes the backlist and continues to acquire books on occultism, astrology, esoteric subjects, Eastern religions, Wicca and related topics.

Before this, Conari Books had been a separate publisher, based in Berkeley, California, dating back to 1989.

This imprint focuses on books that view sociology and parenting issues through a spiritual or New Age perspective.

[5] Phanes Press was an independent book publisher until acquired by Red Wheel Weiser Conari in 2004.

[7] Other titles published by Phanes included: The company has been previously located in Boston and in York Beach, Maine for most of its history.