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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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alexander and anne shulgin are the chris columbus and the queen isabella of the mind. the book is split into a large scientific glossary, which spans some 400 pages, and a love story, of similar length, told through the medium of psychoactive drug experiences which they shared over the course of many years. the content is truly awe-inspiring at times (i guarantee you'll want to take some if not all the compounds they test) yet it becomes a little tedious in the midriff of anne's section. that said, i'm not a huge romantic. the magnificent glossary provides information on the synthesis, dosage and predicted responses to the several hundred compounds they have discovered or simply enjoyed. however this section can only considered as a reference. a highly recommended read both for those intruiged and disgusted by psychedelic drug culture.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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It's not often that you find a combination of scientific objectivity and readability, but this joint effort by Shulgin and his wife Anne was entertaining, enlightening, and passed on a wealth of information, both personal and professional in nature.
Here you find a fascinating account of their brave excursions into the inner unknown, an account of the plusses and minuses of their experiences, a glimpse of the theraputic possibilities that lay in MDMA, and a wealth of technical information, layed out in a manner that even a layman can appreciate and enjoy.
For further reading by the same author I also recommend TIHKAL, a book that tells the story of the Tryptamine family of compounds in the same entertaining manner.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The world would be a lesser place without Shulgin. He broaches a topic which is taboo in many circles with the respect and openness it deserves.
This book is about the pursuit of truth, not toeing the line of some politically correct agenda. It's a breath of fresh air. The smugness can grate at times but it certainly deosn't ruin the book.
I notice "drug abuse" is suggested as a tag for this review. Nothing could be further from the truth.
This book is about the pursuit of truth, not toeing the line of some politically correct agenda. It's a breath of fresh air. The smugness can grate at times but it certainly deosn't ruin the book.
I notice "drug abuse" is suggested as a tag for this review. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Phikal
Phikal one and two are both an interesting read - I was under the impression that most 'drugs' were made from some sort of organic biomass (at least as a starting matearial), not... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tony
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I resisted reading this book for several years. My own preconceptions about what a 'drug manual' might contain kept me away. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A J White
Hit and miss
Well, there are really good bits and some bits that the book could easily do without.
Shura's own parts are pretty good, albeit not a literary gem. Read more
Shura's own parts are pretty good, albeit not a literary gem. Read more
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Published on 29 May 2007 by darfieldboy
self obsessed but still of value
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Published on 10 Oct 2003 by "rekz"
An interesting read and certainly a talking point
The book tells what it assumed to be an autobiography of Alexander and Ann Shulgin (the names have been changed, probably due to the subject matter covered). Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2002
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This is a very good book. Alex has clearly worked very hard to bring you this. The first part is a story of his life experiences and is definately an enjoyable read. Read more
Published on 14 April 2001
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This is a good book. Alex has clearly worked very hard in bringing you this. The first part is a story of his life experiences and is definately an enjoyable read. Read more
Published on 14 April 2001
An indispensable piece of modern writing
The Shulgins have written an almost difinitive peice of modern literature. It hovers somewhere between the spiritual, chemical and autobiographical, recalling a journey into inner... Read more
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