In his latest book, james oroc defines the borders of 21stcentury psychedelic culture through the influence of its three main architects chemist alexander shulgin, mycologist terence mckenna, and. I went into the book desiring mostly the second half, but fell in love with the first half as well. The first half of pihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. The following is an excerpt from pihkal, an autobiographical chemical love story from master chemist sasha shulgin.
The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and reminiscences by numerous colleagues, previously unpublished photographs, and original art. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin goodreads. The most compelling insight of that day was that this awesome recall had been brought about by a fraction of a gram of a white solid, but that in no way whatsoever could it be argued that these memories had been contained within the white solid. About this html version of pihkal this is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. The first half is the story of shulgins life, from childhood to modern times. This book is thinner in every sense than its more famous older sibling pihkal, but is well worth getting if youre curious about what became of shulgin after angering the government by publishing pihkal. Alexander theodore shulgin was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author.
Alexander shulgin was a chemist who invented lots of new psychedelic drugs. 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. Its 978 pages are divided into two parts, the first of which is an autobiographical novel written by shulgin and his wife ann. Alexander shulgin was a chemist who invented lots of.
A solution of 100 g of 2,5dimethoxybenzaldehyde in 220 g nitromethane was treated with 10 g anhydrous ammonium acetate, and heated on a steam bath for 2. However, the love story in this book is not just between two people but also involves a class of psychedelic drugs known as phenethylamines. Pihkal is the extraordinary record of the authors years exploring the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic medicines, and phenethylamines in particular. Pihkal is the fictionalized autobiographical account of sasha and ann shulgin s research and romance, exploring altered state experiences in the context of intimacy. Part i, a book they call pihkal, was selfpublished in 1991. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the pihkal a chemical love story by alexander shulgin, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book. A solution of 100 g of 2,5dimethoxybenzaldehyde in 220 g nitromethane was treated with 10 g anhydrous ammonium acetate. Alexander shulgin project gutenberg selfpublishing. Together they discuss their chemistry research and their relationship. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Originally published in 1991 pihkal a chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin is one of the finest examples of psychedelic literature to have graced the printers. To shulgin, the books provide scientific knowledge that proves drugs are a tool for the human mind. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal ebook. Get e books the commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogen entactogens. In his latest book, james oroc defines the borders of 21stcentury psychedelic culture through the influence of its three main architects chemist alexander shulgin, mycologist terence mckenna, and visionary artist alex greybefore illustrating a number of facets of this second psychedelic revolution, including the use of microdosing in. Pihkal phenylethylamines i have known and loved, subtitled a chemical love story, is the autobiography of alexander and ann shulgin. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books.
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. This book is a slightly fictionalized account of how the two authorsalexander and ann shulginbegin their relationship, marry and continue to live with another. There is a direct and traceable lineage between this, and this moment, which shulgin documented in his book pihkal. I am afraid to turn around and face the mountains, for fear they will overpower me. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander. Law of attraction master class joe dispenza wayne dyer les brown sadhguru duration. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. May 01, 2010 originally published in 1991 pihkal a chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin is one of the finest examples of psychedelic literature to have graced the printers. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal.
Phenethylamine pea is the chemical backbone of mescaline 3,4,5 trimethoxyphenethylamine. This book is a slightly fictionalized account of how the two authors alexander and ann shulgin begin their relationship, marry and continue to live with another. Still other phenethylamines not discussed in the book are known or are. The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. Lovingly prepared by joshua marker along with a devoted team of volunteers, this commemorative publication of pihkal. With 120mg the woodpile is so beautiful, about all the joy and. A chemical love story by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its 978 pages are divided into two parts, the first of which is an autobiographical novel written by shulgin. Alexander shulgin was born in berkerely, california on june 17, 1925. The most compelling insight of that day was that this awesome recall had been brought about by a fraction of a gram of a white solid, but that in no way whatsoever could it be argued that these. The increasing reluctance of the scientific research community to accept these new discoveries led to the writing and publication of the books. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. A chemical love story kindle edition by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann.
Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Pihkal a chemical love story by alexander shulgin download. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback. 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. It is a moving and beautiful tale of one mans attempt to make sense of. A chemical love story is a book by dr pihkal a chemical love story pdf download. 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. 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.
Dr ecstasy, the man with the most claim to have actually discovered the drug. Pihkal stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With 120mg the woodpile is so beautiful, about all the joy and beauty that i can stand. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of. Alexander theodore shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. Shulgin entered harvard university at the age of fifteen and joined the navy at age 19. 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. The first part is a personal story of exploration by the renowned chemist alexander shulgan. By alexander shulgin and ann shulgin foreword by david e. 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.
Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his. Mar 12, 2017 law of attraction master class joe dispenza wayne dyer les brown sadhguru duration. Phenethylamine pea is the chemical backbone of mescaline 3,4,5trimethoxyphenethylamine. 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. The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised and. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The love story tells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the creation and investigation of psychedelic drugs as tools for the study of the human mind. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pihkal. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgin s personal experiences with tryptamines. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin. 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. Get e books pihkal on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
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 personal bioassay of over 230 psychoactive compounds. This is a great book for both psychopharmacologists and people who are interested in psychopharmacology. Sasha shulgin plant origins of the phenethylamine and. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin pdf format for this pihkal. It describes a wide variety of phenethylamines, their dosage, and their effects. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives. The deepred reaction mixture was stripped of the excess nitromethane under vacuum, and the residue crystallized spontaneously. This impossible to categorize book is ostensibly the story of alexander shulgin, a. 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 main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal.
The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin. Over the course of his life, he created, synthesized, and tested on himself hundreds of novel psychoactive compounds. The book seems to be largely distributed under the acronym, pikhal. Part ii, to be called tihkal, is due at the end of the year. A chemical love story paperback october 1, 1990 by alexander shulgin author, ann shulgin author 4. 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.
Jun 06, 2014 there is a direct and traceable lineage between this, and this moment, which shulgin documented in his book pihkal. A chemical love story paperback or softback by shulgin, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They have written a book that is part autobiography, part metaphysical guidebook. Its a hefty tome, half chemistry and half autobiography the latter part being half written by his wife anne. Click download or read online button to get pihkal book now. A chemical love story is a book by dr alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991 the subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine. Library the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal alexander shulgin, ph. A combination of science, romance, insight, history and travel. Alexander shulgin 19252014 is known as the godfather of psychedelics.