This collection of writings and interviews follows many of
the same themes as Food of the Gods (above) but on yet
additional topics. New theories of consciousness, effects of
ayahuasca, praise of Gordon Wasson, coming maximum novelty
event in 2012. Terence is fascinating, a highly-wired concept
juggler.
Cultural origin of drug use, from altered states in
primates to early man, shamanism, Soma, the Mystery of Eleusis,
alcohol, cannabis, tobacco; dominator drug wars; white drugs
heroin, cocaine, and television; and history and potential
value of psychedelics. Most integrated and visionary of his
books. Consciousness will never be the same.
True story of wild expedition to Amazon depths and the
psyche of man, well told. Terence, brother Dennis, and
friends, searching for famed hallucinogen oo-koo-he, discover
a mixture of ayahuasca and cubensis has perhaps bonded to
their DNA, with bizarre effects. Fascinating tale of the
physical and mental jungle.
Early speculation in two areas. One: possible resonance
between human DNA and the indole psychedelics, leading to the
carrier wave phenomena in True Hallucinations. Two: how a
fractal derivative of the I Ching hexagram sequence correlates
with human history of the rate of novelty. This wave peaks
December 21, 2012.
Speaks to external freedom from voodoo drug laws, and then
to internal freedom using the wisdom of psychedelic plants.
Molecular Theology. Exopheromones. Downloading the Cosmic
Design. Mushrooms as Manna from Heaven. Visionary
rites-of-passage. How belief creates reality. Healing cancer.
Forward by Terence McKenna.
Terence McKenna joins Ralph Abraham, leader of the
mathematics of chaos, and Rupert Sheldrake, biologist who
created the idea of morphogenetic fields. The three-way dialog
ranges widely, from mushrooms to consciousness, entities to
religion, and of course the morphogenesis of chaos. A sharp
mind trio weaves an intricate pattern.
Comprehensive, definitive guide to the phenethylamine
psychedelics, such as mescaline and ecstasy, and a great love
story. Two parts. First, the human story of the search for
active mind compounds within a marriage of two active minds,
fascinating and compelling. Next, a detailed catalog of 179
phenethylamines, with their synthesis (for advanced organic
chemists only!), dosage, duration, effects, and notes. 2C-B,
the 2C-T's, BOB, DOB, DOET, FLEA, MDA, TMA, and many more,
each unique and interesting. Basic reference to chemistry of
psychedelics. Highly recommended.
TIHKAL: A
Continuation - Alexander & Ann Shulgin 1977; Transform
Press (Rosetta) 0-9630096-9-9, 832 pg pb, #TIK 23.95
First, the personal story continues, along with an
excellent guide to many "places in the mind" and how
to use them, practical psychedelic psychotherapy, and long
chapters on DMT plants and ayahuasca. Part two covers LSD,
DMT, psilocybin, and many new tryptamine variations with their
synthesis and effects. Comprehensive appendicies on drug laws,
cactus alkaloids, carbolines, tryptamines.
Dr. Tim Leary, High Priest
High
Priest - Timothy Francis Leary; Paperback; $17.96
Original account of the psychedelic research and life at
Harvard, from 1960 to 1962. Each chapter contains part of the
storyline, plus an I Ching hexagram, a guide (R. Gordon
Wasson, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Michael
Hollingshead, others), and running marginalia. Much on
psychedelics and the religious experience.
Collection of recent writings on silicon and human
information processing. Many illustrations. Eight parts:
Screens; Cybernetics: Chaos Engineering; Countercultures; Info
Chemicals and Drug Wars; Cyerotics; Guerrilla Art; Millennium
Madness; and De-Animation / Re-Animation. The latest evolution
of Leary's theories. Bibliography.
Leary's autobiography. Early years at Harvard with Alpert
and Metzner, with his first mushroom trip and later
psychedelic research with prisoners and religious novitiates.
Expelled from Harvard, wild times at Millbrook, travel in
India, busted in Laredo, first Love-In, legal problems, exile
in Europe, capture in Kabul, Folsom prison, and release.
Leary's theory of the evolution of mind. Charts eight
periods of human evolution from bio-survival to cyber-nano-tech,
and 24 corresponding stages of our neurological evolution,
plus seven neuro-anatomical circuits and their realities.
Space Migration, Intelligence Increase, and Life Extension,
SMI2LE. (Revision of Exo-Psychology.)
Reprints of articles by Leary (a few by others) on genetic
intelligence, reality styles, space migration, practical
psychology, evolution, the CIA and Counter-Intelligence Agency
Reports, and much more. Many photos and illustrations.
Important early work; more focused on the psychedelics. The
Right to Get High, Alcoholics vs Psychedelics, Magical Mystery
Trip, Start Your Own Religion, The Mad Virgin of Psychedelica.
Also great anecdotes about the early psychedelic movement. New
introduction.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is based on three Bardos:
transcendence, apparitions (hallucinations), and return to
normal reality. Tibetans believe they occur between death and
rebirth; here it helps structure the psychedelic experience.
First describes bardos, their visions (and nightmares).
Briefly covers practical matters of dose, set, setting,
guides, and groups. Concludes with many good, poetic
instructions on how to handle various aspects of the bardo
experiences: how to go with the flow, avoid fear and struggle,
find and follow the delightful visions instead of the darker
ones.
The Psychedelic Review was an early, influential
periodical. Essays by R. Gordon Wasson, Alan Watts, Richard
Schultes, Timothy Leary (The Religious Experience: Its
Production and Interpretation), Ralph Metzner, Julian Huxley,
others; philosophy and religion, psychotherapy and botany,
legal issues and dosage levels. Bibliography.
Intensely computer-style graphic story and rant, mixing
drugs, sex, computers, and various wild ideas and images. Even
at 75, Leary continues to push the bounds of mind and body.
Afrodisiacs, Drunken Animals, the Billionaire Baron, and the
Peter-Meter.
In these books the famous writer tells of his
"extraordinary" experiences with mescaline and the
new worlds on the other side of the doors. These books,
showing Huxley's enthusiasm and command of the language, help
set the stage for Western use of psychedelics.
Here Huxley shows us Pala, a utopia where young adults use
a psychedelic "moksha medicine" as part of their
rite-of-passage to adulthood. But will forces from outside
destroy this idyllic scene? Classic novel by the master about
human society and spirit.
Latest guide to practical American drug law. How to stay
out of trouble and out of jail. Picking a lawyer; current
legal strategies and tactics. Written for cannabis growers and
users (and their lawyers), but much also applies to
psychedelics. Finely detailed. Recommended.
Comprehensive, accurate, practical information about using
mind drugs. Includes history, uses, problems, and alternatives
for drugs in general, and specific chapters on stimulants,
depressants, psychedelics, marijuana, and other drugs (PCP,
ketamine, nightshades, etc.) Describes drugs in each class,
gives benefits, risks, suggestions, and precautions. Glossary
and index. Highly recommended.
The philosophy and psychology of drug-taking. Why people
take drugs; straight vs stoned thinking; intelligent drug
taking; and notes on psychedelics, marijuana, and other drugs.
Andy's point of view is refreshing and unique. Covers social
and personal issues of drug use.
Wide-ranging stories of author's experiences with many
drugs and cultures; coffee, chilies, many different mushrooms,
yage, Datura, MDA, white sugar vs heroin, and even iridology
and the pleasures and benefits of throwing up. Re-examines
concepts of drug, addiction, and health.
Cultural origin of drug use, from altered states in
primates to early man, shamanism, Soma, the Mystery of Eleusis,
alcohol, cannabis, tobacco; dominator drug wars; white drugs
heroin, cocaine, and television; and history and potential
value of psychedelics. Most integrated and visionary of his
books. Consciousness will never be the same.
Terence McKenna joins Ralph Abraham, leader of the
mathematics of chaos, and Rupert Sheldrake, biologist who
created the idea of morphogenetic fields. The three-way dialog
ranges widely, from mushrooms to consciousness, entities to
religion, and of course the morphogenesis of chaos. A sharp
mind trio weaves an intricate pattern.
True story of wild expedition to Amazon depths and the
psyche of man, well told. Terence, brother Dennis, and
friends, searching for famed hallucinogen oo-koo-he, discover
a mixture of ayahuasca and cubensis has perhaps bonded to
their DNA, with bizarre effects. Fascinating tale of the
physical and mental jungle.
Early speculation in two areas. One: possible resonance
between human DNA and the indole psychedelics, leading to the
carrier wave phenomena in True Hallucinations. Two: how a
fractal derivative of the I Ching hexagram sequence correlates
with human history of the rate of novelty. This wave peaks
December 21, 2012.
This collection of writings and interviews follows many of
the same themes as Food of the Gods (above) but on yet
additional topics. New theories of consciousness, effects of
ayahuasca, praise of Gordon Wasson, coming maximum novelty
event in 2012. Terence is fascinating, a highly-wired concept
juggler.
Collection of recent writings on silicon and human
information processing. Many illustrations. Eight parts:
Screens; Cybernetics: Chaos Engineering; Countercultures; Info
Chemicals and Drug Wars; Cyerotics; Guerrilla Art; Millennium
Madness; and De-Animation / Re-Animation. The latest evolution
of Leary's theories. Bibliography.
Leary's theory of the evolution of mind. Charts eight
periods of human evolution from bio-survival to cyber-nano-tech,
and 24 corresponding stages of our neurological evolution,
plus seven neuro-anatomical circuits and their realities.
Space Migration, Intelligence Increase, and Life Extension,
SMI2LE. (Revision of Exo-Psychology.)
Reprints of articles by Leary (a few by others) on genetic
intelligence, reality styles, space migration, practical
psychology, evolution, the CIA and Counter-Intelligence Agency
Reports, and much more. Many photos and illustrations.
Important early work; more focused on the psychedelics. The
Right to Get High, Alcoholics vs Psychedelics, Magical Mystery
Trip, Start Your Own Religion, The Mad Virgin of Psychedelica.
Also great anecdotes about the early psychedelic movement. New
introduction.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is based on three Bardos:
transcendence, apparitions (hallucinations), and return to
normal reality. Tibetans believe they occur between death and
rebirth; here it helps structure the psychedelic experience.
First describes bardos, their visions (and nightmares).
Briefly covers practical matters of dose, set, setting,
guides, and groups. Concludes with many good, poetic
instructions on how to handle various aspects of the bardo
experiences: how to go with the flow, avoid fear and struggle,
find and follow the delightful visions instead of the darker
ones.
The Psychedelic Review was an early, influential
periodical. Essays by R. Gordon Wasson, Alan Watts, Richard
Schultes, Timothy Leary (The Religious Experience: Its
Production and Interpretation), Ralph Metzner, Julian Huxley,
others; philosophy and religion, psychotherapy and botany,
legal issues and dosage levels. Bibliography.
Intensely computer-style graphic story and rant, mixing
drugs, sex, computers, and various wild ideas and images. Even
at 75, Leary continues to push the bounds of mind and body.
Afrodisiacs, Drunken Animals, the Billionaire Baron, and the
Peter-Meter.
Here Huxley shows us Pala, a utopia where young adults use
a psychedelic "moksha medicine" as part of their
rite-of-passage to adulthood. But will forces from outside
destroy this idyllic scene? Classic novel by the master about
human society and spirit.
In these books the famous writer tells of his
"extraordinary" experiences with mescaline and the
new worlds on the other side of the doors. These books,
showing Huxley's enthusiasm and command of the language, help
set the stage for Western use of psychedelics.
Wilson explores outside social bounds, a philosopher,
gadfly, and trickster. His books touch on cosmology,
coincidence, and unconventional thinking; he's also known for
some far-out science fiction. This books talks about sex with
psychedelics, cannabis, and other drugs, combining literate
social philosophy with practical suggestions.
More fine interviews; Jerry Garcia, Alexander and Ann
Shulgin, Jean Houston, Elizabeth Gips, Ram Dass, 9 other mind
pioneers. Some talk about psychedelics; all are into new
visions of mind/body/earth consciousness.
Wide-ranging stories of author's experiences with many
drugs and cultures; coffee, chilies, many different mushrooms,
yage, Datura, MDA, white sugar vs heroin, and even iridology
and the pleasures and benefits of throwing up. Re-examines
concepts of drug, addiction, and health.
