A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, trade paperback. Where pihkal focuses on a class of compounds called phenethylamines, tihkal is written about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines with tihkal being an acronym for tryptamines i have known and loved. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Originally published in 1991, the first half of pihkal. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. The book is arranged into two parts, the first part being a fictionalized autobiography of the couple and the second part describing 179 different psychedel. A chemical love story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to. Transform press pihkal phenethylamines i have known and. Part memoir, part lab journal, pihkal is an interesting read even for someone such as myself with only a minor interest in the science behind the experiences. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin foreword by david e.
Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The book is arranged into two parts, the first part being a fictionalized autobiography of the. A chemical love s tory has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the howto chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being. Each chemical contains information on its synthesis, dosage, effects, and commentary.
The chemistry continues 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. Shulgin, 9780963009678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This impossible to categorize book is ostensibly the story of alexander shulgin, a. However, the love story in this book is not just between two people but also involves a class of psychedelic drugs known as phenethylamines. A chemical love story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the howto chemistry, and. A chemical love story reprint by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann isbn. The second part is even more interesting it is a summery of years and years of psychadelic research on phenthalamines. Pihkal a chemical love story university college london. Alexander better known as sasha and ann shulgin s pihkal. A unique document written by renowned psychopharmo gist shulgin and his. The first part is a personal story of exploration by the renowned chemist alexander shulgan. Phenethylamine pea is the chemical backbone of mescaline 3,4,5trimethoxyphenethylamine.
A chemical love story has 1 available editions to buy at half price books. Jun 02, 2014 scope and contents originally published in 1991, the first half of pihkal. Its a hefty tome, half chemistry and half autobiography the latter part being half written by his wife anne. The acronym stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved, and refers to a. Jun 03, 2014 the us gave scientist alexander shulgin a licence to make and study illegal drugs. Pihkal ebook by alexander shulgin 9780963009616 rakuten. An acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved, the book spans autobiography, organic chemistry, politics, ethnobotany, and psychopharmacology. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander.
Marilyn ferguson, author of the aquarian conspiracy they have written a book that is part autobiography, part metaphysical guidebook, and part cookbook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. Ann shulgin cofounded transform press in 1991 with her husband, sasha shulgin, out of their shared passion and commitment to an uncensored examination of psychoactive compounds. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about psychedelic phenethylamines. Tells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted. Shulgin, alexander archives and special collections. A chemical love story ebooks alexander shulgin, ann shulgin, read pihkal. Pihkal stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. It describes a wide variety of phenethylamines, their dosage, and their effects. This book is a slightly fictionalized account of how the two authorsalexander and ann shulginbegin their relationship, marry and continue to live with another. Dr ecstasy, the man with the most claim to have actually discovered the.
The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Shulgon, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ann shulgin born 22 march 1931 is an american author and the widow of chemist alexander shulgin that she wrote pihkal and tihkal with. Pihkal is materially long but experientially short, no doubt due to the brisk and vivid writing. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin goodreads. A chemical love story, paperback by shulgin, alexander. 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. Alexander shulgin books list of books by author alexander shulgin. A chemical love story study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of pihkal. See all books authored by alexander shulgin, including pihkal. Pihkal is the acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Pihkal alexander better known as sasha and ann shulgin s pihkal.
The full title of the book is phenethylamines i have known and loved. Weve been taught that psychedelics are psychosisinducing compounds, highly addictive, terribly dangerous and ultimately will lead to the breakdown of. Pihkal, a chemical love story ebook by alexander shulgin. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. Pihkal is the fictionalized autobiographical account of sasha and ann shulgins research and romance, exploring altered state experiences in the context of intimacy.
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. They developed a systematic way of ranking the effects of the various drugs, known as the shulgin rating scale, with a vocabulary to describe the visual, auditory and physical sensations. Through the press they coauthored and published pihkal. A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. 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. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin, david e nichols, ph. Alexander better known as sasha and ann shulgins pihkal. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin and his wife ann shulgin shulgin is the father of mdma and wrote the book. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on pihkal.
Pihkalstands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Pihkal is the extraordinary record of the authors years exploring the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic medicines, and phenethylamines in. Jan 07, 2018 this is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. The first part is a fictionalized autobiography of the couple. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Encontre diversos livros escritos por nichols, david e. Kindle store selecteer uw cookievoorkeuren we gebruiken cookies en vergelijkbare tools om uw winkelervaring te verbeteren, onze services aan te bieden, te begrijpen hoe klanten onze services gebruiken zodat we verbeteringen kunnen aanbrengen, en. A chemical love story book world history encyclopedia. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991.
A chemical love story ingles pasta blanda 1 octubre 1990. Shulgin s special relationship with the dea ended abruptly after the publication in 1991 of pihkal, a chemical love story. Dr ecstasy, the man with the most claim to have actually discovered the drug. An acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved, the book spans.
Shulgin, alexander t, shulgin, ann, marker, joshua. A chemical love story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the howto chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being studied and used to heal trauma and deal with death. The continuation 1997, the two cult classics based on their psychedelic experiences. Pihkal is a compelling novel psychedelic biochemistry and sexual chemistry brisk and vivid writing. A chemical love story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the howto chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being. Alexander sasha shulgin gives the definition at the beginning of the book. Alexander shulgin, ann shulgin pdf download free book. This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. An acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved, the book spans autobiography, organic chemistry, politics, ethnobotany, and. Given the autobiographical nature of the story, the subject matter psychedelic biochemistry and sexual chemistry is daring indeed. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. A chemical love story but can stand alone to any reader. The continuation by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin.
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