A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts. Jun 06, 2014 there is a direct and traceable lineage between this, and this moment, which shulgin documented in his book pihkal. The alexander shulgin research institute has some exciting news that wed like to share with you. Publication of the art of legibility, about the process of transcibing shulgin notebooks, by shawn corrado. He has created over 200 novel compounds with visionary properties. In 1991 and 1997, he and his wife ann shulgin compiled the books pihkal and tihkal standing for phenethylamines and tryptamines i have known and loved, from notebooks which extensively described their work and personal experiences with these two classes of psychoactive drugs. Over the span of 50 years, he created more new psychedelic drugs than any other known person to date nearly 250 by his own accounts. Jun 03, 2014 alexander sasha shulgin, who has died aged 88, was a pioneering and fearless scientist, but his chosen discipline the design and synthesis of psychedelic drugs was one of the most. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991 the subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
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 betacarbolines, current drug law, and all known tryptamines from. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. Over 1,300 compounds are covered in volume 1, and volume 2 is slated for publication in the near future. Similarly, the spectroscopic data is essentially confined to mass. Alexander shulgin has written many books and publications. Hopefully be of some importance towards mental health, great read a must buy for your book self, great for referencing. As part of this move, transform press has launched its own. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. 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. With 120mg the woodpile is so beautiful, about all the joy and beauty that i can stand. I have pihkal and though i dont know shulgin s personal favorites, i do know that there is not so much a list but if you look through the book, you can find what he considers true psychedelics. Dr alexander shulgin was an extraordinarily influential american chemist, psychopharmacologist and author.
Dr ecstasy, the man with the most claim to have actually discovered the drug. None of the anecdotal accounts that you find in tihkal and pihkal will be found in this volume. 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. Sasha first tested his new creations on himself, starting with minuscule doses and cautiously ramping them up until some manner of effect was noticed. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. Another of shulgins books which is a must have for any chemistenthusiast great reference book which will serve a purpose for a lifetime. The first half of pihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgin s personal experiences with phenethylamines. It describes a wide variety of phenethylamines, their dosage, and their effects.
Its a hefty tome, half chemistry and half autobiography the latter part being half written by his wife anne. Books 6, 1, and 2 demonstrate what the transcribed shulgin lab books will look like, after the process of deciphering, transcribing, and creating a facsimile takes place. Book two describes a catalog of phenethylamines, with details about synthesis and reported activity. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The book seems to be largely distributed under the acronym, pikhal. 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. Together with her husband she has authored the books pihkal and tihkal. Book overview phenethylamines i have known and loved a unique document written by renowned psychopharmo gist shulgin and his partner which gives details of his research and investigations into the use of psychedelic drugs for the study of the human mind. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander. This chemist should have won a nobel peace prize volteface. Just keep in mind that while this book talks about the effects. Patient shulgin became an evangelist for the legislation of drugs and set up a website called ask dr shulgin, giving advice on ecstasy and its effects. In 1994, two years after the publication of pihkal, the dea raided the shulgin lab. The first half of pihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences.
The full title of the book is phenethylamines i have known and loved. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin or shura was an american chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised and. 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. Get e books pihkal on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogen entactogens. This impossible to categorize book is ostensibly the story of alexander shulgin, a.
Ann shulgin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In the 1990s, shulgin and his wife ann published two books, 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. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about psychedelic phenethylamines. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alexander sasha shulgin, who has died aged 88, was a pioneering and fearless scientist, but his chosen discipline the design and synthesis of psychedelic drugs was one of the most. He has written two books detailing his endeavors, pihkal and tihkal, and also contributed numerous highly appraised chemical assays and studies throughout the years. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. The index is a comprehensive survey of the known psychedelics and represents the compiled lifes work of dr.
There is a direct and traceable lineage between this, and this moment, which shulgin documented in his book pihkal. 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. Shulgin performed seminal work into the descriptive synthesis of many of these compounds. In your book pihkal, in the synthesis of 2cb, you state that the product of the 2,5dimethoxybenzaldehyde and nitromethane is a beta. Sasha shulgin luminary learners project by psychdelicacy.
Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. This was followed in december 2012 by the release of searchable lab book 1 pdf from the pharmacology series. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. 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. Alexander shulgin was born in berkerely, california on june 17, 1925. Ann shulgin became an evangelist for the legislation of drugs and set up a website called ask dr shulgin, giving advice on ecstasy and its effects. Pihkal and tihkal are acronyms for phenethylamines i have known and loved and tryptamines i have known and loved, respectively. Shulgin s detailed practical procedures have been available for years in pihkal. This is a great book for both psychopharmacologists and people who are interested in psychopharmacology. She has also coauthor both pihkal and tihkal with her husband sasha shulgin. The ccle is a nonprofit education, law, and policy center working in. 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.
Pihkal is the fictionalized autobiographical account of sasha and ann shulgins research and romance, exploring altered state experiences in the context of intimacy. Through thick and thin ann shulgin has been an unofficial spokesperson for psychedelics in therapy. This is hard core chemistbiochemist materials, and its nice to see shulgin return to his roots as a scientist. I am afraid to turn around and face the mountains, for fear they will overpower me. 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. The book is widely regarded as pioneering in the field, and is a respected work on the subject. Phenethylamines i have known and loved a unique document written by renowned psychopharmo gist shulgin and his partner which gives details of his research and investigations into the use of psychedelic drugs for the study of the human mind. You probably wont have been taught much about him during chemistry lessons at school or in your psychology undergrad due to his association with the party drug mdma but he was one of the biggest driving forces in psychotherapy that the world has ever continued.
It was her fourth marriage, and she had four children. Completed searchable version of pharmacology notebook a. Transform press, which was founded in 1991 by alexander sasha and ann shulgin to publish their now cult classic pihkal, has officially become a separate sister organization. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin goodreads. The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at. To connect with sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol, sign up for. The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Chemist alexander shulgin, popularizer of the drug ecstasy. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Shulgin, 88, was a biochemist who helped spread the popularity of ecstasy, later banned by the dea. Highly recommended for any researcher or fan of my idol sasha shulgins work.
There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Shulgin s final gifts to mankind, these two books should keep chemists and psychonauts busy for decades to come. Shulgin online add a banner or button to your web site. Purchasing the book also gets you a far more complete crossindex into the chemicals described in the second half. To date, pihkal has sold more than 41,000 copies, a figure nearly unheardof for a selfpublished book. Over 0 compounds are covered, with about of the most active and studied compounds from pihkal investigated in depth. The first part is a personal story of exploration by the renowned chemist alexander shulgan. Added the last of the main shulgin pharmacology books that include lab notes, book 9. Alexander shulgins experiences with all kinds of psychedelics takes you on a journey worth reading. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal.
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. Shulgin has achieved cult status among the young after publishing a book on psychedelic drugs, pihkal, a chemical love story which is a comprehensive list of drug recipes. Zeff introduced the substance to hundreds of psychologists and lay therapists around the nation, including ann born laura ann gotlieb, whom alexander shulgin met in 1979, and married in 1981. Pihkal a chemical love story by alexander shulgin download. A chemical love story is a book by dr pihkal a chemical love story pdf download. I have never had the opportunity to try 2cb or 2cg. Shulgin was the author of five books that documented his work, including two, selfpublished in the 1990s, that focus on particular families of chemical compounds pihkal, short for. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at. Ann perry shulgin was a psychedelic enthusiast that become the most devout supporter and eventual partner to legendary chemist alexander sasha shulgin.
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