Nicholas Albery (1948–2001) was the founder of the Institute for Social Inventions. He was also a writer, activist, and lover of poetry. He lived in London. Albery’s other publications are Alternative Gomera (1994), The Book Of Visions (1993), The Problem Solving Pocketbook (1989), and How To Feel Reborn: The Varieties Of Primal And Rebirthing Experiences (1985).