Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not explicitly state the central thesis of "The Red Book" [1]. The passages describe the book's origin as the result of Carl Jung's extended self-exploration between 1914 and 1930 [1]. It is noted that the book is a large, illuminated volume that was previously only seen by a select few, and is now available in a complete facsimile and translation [1].
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From the book
Title: The red book = by Carl Gustav Jung Description: When Carl Jung embarked on an extended self-exploration, the result was "The Red Book," a large, illuminated volume he created between 1914 and 1930. However, only a handful of people have ever seen it. Now, in a complete facsimile and translation, it is available to scholars and the general public.