The love storytells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half. Tihkal is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. The first human trials of dipt were undertaken in 1975 by alexander shulgin,1 who would coauthor and publish a paper detailing its synthesis and human psychopharmacology in 1981. It was considered the definitive reference guide for law enforcement. Part i, a book they call pihkal, was selfpublished in 1991.
Shulgin, 9780963009692, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence michael pollan. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A chemical and legal guide to the federal drug laws. Mar 21, 2007 alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal 9780963009661. Shulgin was credited with the popularization of mdma, commonly known as ecstasy, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, especially for psychopharmaceutical use and the treatment of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. Sasha shulgin plant origins of the phenethylamine and. In tihkal the authors continue their exploration begun in pihkal.
A continuation has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and. It doesnt matter, as there can be nothing but gratitude for even a glimpse of what exists for those who can become open to it. Tihkal by alexander shulgin,ann shulgin book resume. As i exhaled i became terribly afraid, my heart very rapid and strong, palms sweating. Shulgin studied chemistry on a harvard scholarship when he was only 16 but left school in 1943 to join the navy. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogen entactogens. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. How long will this last, this delicious feeling of being alive, of having penetrated the veil which hides beauty and the wonders of celestial vistas. Alexander theodore shulgin, sasha, american biochemist and pharmacologist born june 17, 1925, berkeley, calif. Tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander.
This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. Psychedelic literature encompasses a few different topics. Alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. The continuation is a book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. Ann shulgin laura ann gotlieb was born on march 22nd, 1931, in wellington, new zealand, the child of bernard gotliebamerican consul in wellingtonand his wife, gwen ormiston, new zealander. Over the course of his life, he created, synthesized, and tested on himself hundreds of novel psychoactive compounds. Alexander shulgin 19252014 is known as the godfather of psychedelics. Tihkal the book contains detailed reports on 55 substances and perhaps a hundred more are touched on.
Alexander sasha theodore shulgin 1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. Shulgin june 17, 1925june 2, 2014, known to friends and admirers as sasha, was a biochemist and pharmacologist best known for his synthesis, creation, and personal bioassay of hundreds of novel psychoactive compounds. He is credited with introducing mdma ecstasy to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and personal bioassay of over 230 psychoactive compounds for. The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and reminiscences by numerous colleagues, previously unpublished photographs, and original art. Ann shulgin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Alexander theodore sasha shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann, perrine, daniel m. This is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Ann shulgin born 22 march 1931 is an american author and the widow of chemist alexander shulgin that she wrote pihkal and tihkal with.
The first half concentrates on shulgins spiritual journey, ideas and philosophy. The first half concentrates on shulgin s spiritual journey, ideas and philosophy. He synthesized a compound called mdma in 1976 in his backyard laboratory and, as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Part ii, to be called tihkal, is due at the end of the year. The mixture was held at reflux for an additional 5 min, at which point everything had gone into solution. The two books provide recipes for almost every mindbending drug known to humankind.
I went into the book desiring mostly the second half, but fell in love with the first half as well. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of. The first half is a very endearing sort of dual biography from alexander and ann shulgin, and the second half is a description of quite a number of substances created andor tested by the shulgins and friends. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical. In related work, shulgin authored the reference book controlled substances. Mt and produces similar effects to it, but with exacerbated side effects similarly to 5meo. The second part of tihkal, which may be conditionally distributed for noncommercial reproduction, is a detailed synthesis manual for 55 psychedelic compounds many discovered by alexander shulgin himself, including their chemical structures, dosage recommendations, and qualitative comments.
This book gives details of their research and investigations into the use of psychedelic drugs for the study of the human mind, and is also a love story. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at. Contains over 70 experiments, complete with notes and ingredients with the focus on tryptamines. Tihkal by alexander shulgin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Biochemist alexander shulgin accidentally discovered one of the most famous and infamous party drugs of the 1980s. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. Sep 09, 1997 alexander sasha theodore shulgin 1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. It is presented with the express permission of the authors in order to spread the factual information as widely as possible and make it permanently available in the public domain. Mar 12, 2017 positive aura cleanse powerful physical, emotional and spiritual healing chakra music duration. Alexander theodore shulgin american biochemist and. Pihkal a chemical love story by alexander shulgin download. To shulgin, the books provide scientific knowledge that proves drugs are a tool for the human mind.
Gordon wasson,albert hofmann,robert forte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shulgin, 9780963009692, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. By alexander shulgin and ann shulgin foreword by daniel m. Describes in detail a wealth of tryptamines in the same format as book ii of pihkal, plus appendices presenting topics such as cactus alkaloids, natural betacarbolines, current drug law, and all known tryptamines from the literature that might be psychedelic. Entheogens and the future of religion entheogen project series, number 2 by eric sterling,rick strassman,thomas roberts,thomas riedlinger,dale pendell,robert jesse, alexander shulgin,ann shulgin,terence mckenna,jack kornfield,david steindlrast,r. A sequel to pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved, the full title of the book is tryptamines i have known and loved. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. The continuation tihkal by alexander shulgin and wife ann shulgin pharmacotheon. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with tryptamines. A continuation by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin, daniel m perrine foreword by online at alibris. With the external heating removed, there was added 3. Entheogenic drugs, their plant sources and history by jonathan ott beyond death. Lovingly prepared by joshua marker along with a devoted team of volunteers, this commemorative publication of pihkal. He is credited with introducing mdma ecstasy, mandy or molly to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and.
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