This is the story of LSD told by a concerned yet hopeful father, organic chemist Albert Hofmann, Ph.D. He traces LSD's path from a promising psychiatric research medicine to a recreational drug sparking hysteria and prohibition.
Acid Hype offers the untold tale of LSD's wild journey from Brylcreem and Ivory soap to incense and peppermints.
Contrary to popular belief, LSD is much more connected to Britain than it is to the USA. This engaging book looks at the use of LSD in British society, from...
Allen Ginsberg protesting in front of the New York Women's House of Detention, Ianuary 10, 1965 (Courtesy of Benedict I. Fernandez) “scrounge lounge,” as Sanders described his storefront, which still had “Strictly Kosher” on its window.
We got there before the Pranksters, and when their bus pulled up, Neal Cassady got outside and directed the bus right over a stop sign. He must have drunk as much Kool Aid as I did. We watched him because just watching him, ...
Only a few discoveries of the 20th century have had such crucial and meaningful influences on science, society and culture as LSD.
Much of the city can't wake up.
“McDougal paints the life and times of Lennie Pickard with rich colors, subtle texture and brilliant insight . . . a marvelously told story.” —David Cay Johnston, New York Times-bestselling author of The Making of Donald Trump ...
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
An updated edition of the critically acclaimed novel, featuring the short story 'Orgy of the Blood Parasites' and a brand-new afterword by Kim Newman.