Exploring Inner Space: Personal Experiences Under LSD-25.
Jane Dunlap. Victor Gollancz Ltd.; 1961.
Written by a well known scientific authority whose books were so popular
the publisher refused to let her use her correct name. Jane Dunlop describes
in detail five outstanding experiences under the influence of LSD. There
probably does not exist more beautifully written and profound descriptions
of remarkable LSD experiences.
Ecstasy: The MDMA Story.
Bruce Eisner. Ronin Publishing; 1994 (2nd edition).
A widely read summary of the history, usage and effects of MDMA.
Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered.
Lester Grinspoon and James B. Bakalar. The Lindesmith Center; 1997
(3rd edition).
Two of the world's leading experts on drug use provide the general
reader with a comprehensive survey of psychedelic drugs and the scientific
and intellectual issues they raise. The authors review the chemistry of
psychedelics, their effects, and the history of human experience with them
as well as assessing the potential value of the drugs. Excellent bibliography.
Entheogens and the Future of Religion.
Robert Forte, ed. Council on Spiritual Practices; 1997.
Entheogens is the currently designated name for psychedelics used for
spiritual realization, and according to Jonathan Ott, is derived from an
obsolete Greek word meaning realizing the divine within. Dr. Huston Smith
says, "collectively, these essays constitute the best single inquiry into
the religious significance of chemically occasioned mystical experiences
that has yet appeared."
Realms of the Human Unconscious: Observations from LSD Research.
Stanislav Grof, M.D. E.P. Dutton; 1976.
A systematic and comprehensive discussion of the transpersonal model
of the human unconscious. A uniquely valuable contribution to the field
of psychology.
The Human Encounter with Death.
Stanislav Grof, M.D., Joan Halifax, Ph.D. E.P. Dutton; 1977.
A remarkable portrait of the experiment in which patients dying of
cancer at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland
were treated with psychedelic therapy.
LSD Psychotherapy: Exploring the Frontiers of the Hidden Mind.
Stanislav Grof, M.D. Hunter House; 1980.
Considered the most complete book on psychedelic therapy, this is a
treasure house of all aspects of the work: history, procedures, client
preparation, qualifications of the therapist, and more.
LSD, My Problem Child: Reflections on Sacred Drugs,
Mysticism, and Science. Albert Hofmann. J.P. Tarcher, Inc.; 1983.
This book traces how LSD originated, the discovery of its psychic effects,
its applications to therapy, and the crushing developments that ensued
from the widespread use of LSD as an
inebrient. The book describes a number of valuable individual experiences,
as well as visits with key figures like Aldous Huxley, Timothy Leary, and
others.
Insight Outlook.
Albert Hofmann. Humanics New Age; 1989.
A personal review of Dr. Hofmann's world view. He describes the early
childhood mystical experiences that established his basic understanding.
It was his desire to more completely understand the mystery of matter and
the miracle of the plant world that led him to chemistry. He chose to work
at Sandoz because their chemical explorations involved plant materials,
thus leading him more directly to the understanding of nature. The book
sets forth the major tenets of his philosophy, which was reinforced by
the openings provided by appropriate use of LSD.
Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell.
Aldous Huxley. Harper Collins; 1954 / 1956.
A demonstration of what a refined, prepared mind can do with the opportunity
afforded by a psychedelic in observing nature, art, colors, and forms in
their full glory, with a profound appreciation of the transpersonal and
numinous aspects of life. These books more than any other in their time
period encouraged many to investigate the psychedelic experience.
This Timeless Moment.
Laura Huxley. Mercury House; 1991.
A personal account of Aldous Huxley's last years by Laura, his wife,
including details of the outcome of his request to be administered LSD
while dying. Profoundly inspirational.
Shivitti: A Vision.
Ka-Tzetnik 135633. Gateways Books; 1998 (2nd American edition).
An autobiographical account of a concentration camp survivor's experiences
with LSD psychotherapy, conducted in Holland by Professor Bastiaans. Very
moving and illustrative of the processes of LSD psychotherapy. Shivitti
was first published in Israel in 1987, and then translated into English
and published in the United States by Harper & Row in 1989.
The Psychedelic Reader: Classic Selections from the Psychedelic Review.
Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner & Gunther M. Weil. (Eds.) Citadel
Press; 1993.
Selections about the therapeutic, religious and legal aspects of psychedelic
drugs from the first four issues of the Psychedelic Review (1963-1964),
the journal edited by the Harvard psychedelic research team.
The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience.
R.E.L. Masters and Jean Houston, Ph.D. Delta; 1966.
A research-based comprehensive review of the effects of LSD on human
personality, along with a section on the role and training of the guide.
The Healing Journey: New Approaches to Consciousness.
Claudio Naranjo. Pantheon Books. Random House; 1973.
Incisive case reports about the therapeutic use of MMDA, MDA, ibogaine
and harmaline. A classic in the field of psychedelic psychotherapy.
Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic drugs, their plant sources and history.
Jonathan Ott. Natural Products; 1996. (2nd edition, densified).
The introductory section PROEMIUM is a must read for those wishing
to understand the current political, social, and scientific dilemmas of
psychedelic drugs.
50 Years of LSD: State of the Art and Perspectives on Hallucinogens.
A. Pletsher (Ed.). Parthenon Publishing; 1994.
A series of papers on the historical, pharmacological, psychopathological,
transcultural and clinical aspects of LSD, presented at a conference sponsored
by the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences on the 50th anniversary of the
discovery of LSD.
Gateway to Inner Space: Sacred Plants, Mysticism and Psychotherapy.
Christian Rätsch (Ed.). Prism/Avery Publishing; 1989.
A collection of essays by many leading researchers in the field of
altered states of consciousness. Issues addressed include the medical use
of psychedelics, molecular mysticism, death and rebirth themes in shamanism,
comparisons between meditative and psychedelic experiences, and states
of tryptamine consciousness.
The Ibogaine Story: Report on the Staten Island Project.
Paul de Rienzo, Dana Beal & Members of the Project. Autonomedia;
1997.
An account of the discovery and development of ibogaine as treatment
for drug addiction, with a special focus on the political aspects of ibogaine
research
PIHKAL: A Chemical Love Story.
Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin. Transform Press; 1991.
Comprehensive, definitive guide to the phenethylamine psychedelics,
such as mescaline and MDMA, 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. Next, detailed catalog of the chemistry, characteristics
of action and synthesis of 179 compounds and results of human assay at
varying dosages.
TIHKAL: The Cointinuation.
Alexander and Ann Shulgin. Transform Press, 1997.
Book I: The Story Continues--This is the continuation of the
love story from Pihkal with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific
speculation, psychological and political commentary.
Book II: The Chemistry Continues—Describes in detail a wealth
of tryptamines, plus appendices presenting topics such as cactus alkaloids,
natural beta-carbolines, current drug law, and all known tryptamines (from
the literature) that might be psychedelic.
Psychedelics Encyclopedia.
Peter Stafford. Ronin Publishing; 1992 (3rd edition). Highly readable
book on history, background, preparation, chemistry, methods of use, results,
and social implications of the known psychedelic drugs.
Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream.
Jay Stevens. Harper Collins; 1987.
A thorough, well written, intensively researched history of the advent
of psychedelics on the American scene. With each new aspect introduced,
the author traces back to the roots of that development, and shows how
it progresses to intertwine with the overall picture.
Thanatos to Eros: Thirty-five Years of Psychedelic Exploration.
Myron J. Stolaroff. VWB-Verlag fŸr Wissenschaft und Bildung; 1994.
"Thanatos to Eros is an inspiration for any spiritually committed person.
Stolaroff's International Foundation for Advanced Study in the early '60's
helped birth the Transpersonal Psychology movement, and this book shows
why. The intermingling of deep psychotherapy and spiritual process
is a must read for any transpersonal psychotherapist. The stories
and methods of confronting and healing human suffering at any level can
be used by everyone, whether Christian, Buddhist, Jew, Pagan or anything
else, with or without psychedelic assistance. -- George Greer, M.D.
MDMA researcher/psychotherapist, Co-Founder of Heffter Research Institute.
The Secret Chief: Conversations with a Pioneer of the
Underground Psychedelic Therapy Movement. Myron Stolaroff.
MAPS. 1997.
"Jacob painfully weighed the pros and cons and made the decision to
challenge the law, continue his work with psychedelics, and assume personal
responsibility for his activity. He has already passed the judgment of
his "family," the clients whose lives he has profoundly changed. They remember
him with great love and gratitude. It remains to be seen how he will be
judged by history." -- Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of LSD Psychotheraply.
The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries.
R. Gordon Wasson, Carl A. Ruck, Albert Hofmann. Harvest/HBJ; 1978.
Three scholar-scientists document their theory of the LSD-like component
of the religious rites at Eleusis, celebrated for 2,000 years.
Drugs, Set and Setting: The Basis for Controlled Intoxicant Use.
Norman Zinberg. Yale University Press; 1984.
A pioneering book that illuminated the factors that permit some people
to use illegal drugs, including psychedelics, in a controlled fashion.
The Entheogen Law Reporter, P.O. Box 73481, Dept. SC, Davis,
CA 95617-3481, website: http://www.specmind.com/telrinfo.htm
Important legal advice regarding the use and possession of entheogens by
attorney Richard Glen Boire. $25.00 for four issueshttp://www.specmind.com/telrinfo.htm.
The Entheogen Review, 564 Mission St., Box 808, Dept. SC, San Francisco,
CA 4105-2918.
A clearinghouse for current data about the unauthorized use of visionary
plants and drugs, edited by David Aardvark and K. Trout, founded in 1992
by Jim DeKorne. $25.00 (USA), $35.00 (foreign) for four issues.
FS Book Company, P.O. Box 417457, Dept. SC, Sacramento, CA 95841-7457.
(800) 635-8883. email: fs@fsbookco.com
website: http://www.fsbooko.com
A large selection of books related to Cannabis, mushrooms, and psychedelics.
Catalog: $2.00.
Mind Books, Dept. SC, 321 S. Main St., Suite 543, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
phone: (800) 829-8127 or (707) 829-8127; fax: (707) 829-8100.
email: books@promind.com
website: http://www.promind.com
Mind Books carries nearly every book mentioned above. Free catalog.
Peyote Foundation Journal, P.O. Box 778, Dept. SC, Kearny, AZ
85237.
Published by the Peyote Foundation: provides information about the
peyote cactus and its religions and develops conservation programs for
the species. $25.00 per year USA/$35 elsewhere.
Psychedelic Resource List, Second Edition (October 1998).
Descriptions of over 400 organizations related to psychedelics. 150
pages. $19.95 plus $3.00 S/H (USA), $5.00 (foreign), CA residents add $1.55
sales tax to: Soma Graphics, P.O. Box 19820, Dept. SC, Sacramento,
CA 95819-0820.
Rosetta, P.O. Box 4611, Dept. SC, Berkeley, CA 94704-0611.
Rosetta offers quality books, art, and obscure out-of-print research
relating to ethnobotany and pharmacology. Catalog $2.00. They also publish
the Psychedelic Sourcebook, a 72 page compendium of over 100 businesses
related to psychedelics; $12.95 postpaid.
World Wide Web Psychedelic Bibliography
www.maps.org/wwwpb/index.html
Psycholytic and Psychedelic Research 1931-1995: A Complete International
Bibliography; Torsten Passie, M.D., M.A., with preface by Hanscarl
Leuner, M.D.; Laurentius Publishers, Hannover, 1997; ISBN 3-931614-84-0
(paperback); 102 pages. To order contact MAPS or contact Laurentius Publishers,
fax: 0049-511-532-3346; e-mail: dehmlow@bib.mh-hannover.de.
As the definitive bibliography on the use of psychedelics in psychotherapy,
this work is a valuable guide for students and researchers. A meticulous
worldwide search by the author has revealed 687 pertinent scientific publications
for further study. Research and therapeutic work with psychedelics remains
controversial. The presentation of correct information helps overcome irrational
projections, conclusions and prohibitions. Scientific research shows these
catalysts can be used effectively and safely in medical psychotherapy.
This bibliography includes a precise subject index organized by substances,
settings, methods, treatment results and more. The preface by Professor
Hanscarl Leuner (Göttingen University, Germany), the leading European
authority on research with psychedelics, provides an expert view. The introduction
gives an overview of psycholytic and psychedelic therapy. For information
about access to the electronic version of this document, check the MAPS
website at ttp://www.maps.org.
Religion and Psychoactive Sacraments: A Bibliographic Guide; spiral-bound,
329 pp., Eds. Thomas B. Roberts, Ph.D. and Paula Jo Hruby, Ed.D.: $28.00
plus shipping & handling ($3.00 US/Canada, or $5.00 surface/foreign,
or $15.00 air mail/foreign. Illinois residents add $1.96 tax), Psychedelia
Books, P.O. Box 354, Dept. SC, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Contains 223 annotated references to books and dissertations which
address the topic of entheogens, psychoactive plants, and chemicals used
within a religious context. In the view of editor Thomas Roberts, the Guide
firmly establishes that theologians, clergy, scholars and laypersons see
the topic of psychoactive sacraments as important and worthy of discussion
and that disagreement, discussion, and debate exist over the questions:
Is there legitimate religious use for psychoactive sacraments, and if so,
what is appropriate? The index greatly enhances the usefulness of this
booklet. Notes and Excerpts for each book range from half a page to three
pages. The books described are almost exclusively in the English language
and the emphasis is on North America. The editors note that the vast research
in world-wide anthropology is under-represented and deserves a guide of
its own. Future editions are planned. For information about access to the
electronic version of this document, check the website of the Council on
Spiritual Practices at http://www.csp.org.
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