More than sixty years after the birth of albert hofmanns problem child, his. In a real sense, this book is the inside story of the birth of the psychedelic age, and it. Peyer and i developed a process for the economical production of propanolamine and. Tasteless 1700 beginning dizziness feeling of anxiety. Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science. One guy even started an email chain with me about psychedelics and legality government hypocrisy. Hoffman says these experiences are the right of every human being and despite years of governments attempts to force populations.
Suzuki, zen and japanese culture, that the morning glory plays a great role in japan. Book menu lsd my problem child albert hofmann contents translators preface foreword 1 how lsd originated 2 lsd in animal experiments and biological research 3 chemical modifications of lsd 4 use of lsd in psychiatry 5 from remedy to inebriant 6 the mexican relatives of lsd. He was a fine chemist, spending his entire career at sandoz labs and inventing several substances that wound up being good sellers and are still being made and sold today. My problem child this is the story told by the father of the substance himself, organic chemist albert hoffman. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The cause was a heart attack, said rick doblin, founder and president of the multidisciplinary association for psychedelic studies, a californiabased group that in 2005 republished dr. Albert hofmann lsd a psychedelic problem child comes. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Amusingly, in this book, hofmann reveals that timothy leary, while at. Lsd, my problem child appears in this library under the fair use rulings. Albert hofmann, who died in 2008 aged 102, first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide lsd in 1938, but the results of animal tests were so unremarkable that the chemical was abandoned. In 2007, albert hofmann asked amanda feilding if she could publish his problem child, and shortly before his death he approved a new and updated translation of his autobiography first published by mcgraw hill in 1979. In 2007, albert hofmann asked amanda feilding if she could publish his problem child, and shortly before his death he approved a new and updated translation of his autobiography first published by.
Although his work produced other important drugs, including methergine, hydergine and. A first edition is almost unheard of, a signed one, and in excellent condition like these, are a true treaure. Hofmann signs very little items and has recently turned 100 years of age. He traces lsds path from a promising psychiatric research medicine to a recreational drug sparking hysteria and prohibition. Mein sorgenkind, which was translated into english as lsd.
Lsd, psilocybin, and the other hallucinogens do indeed, as albert hofmann. In 2007, albert hofmann asked amanda feilding if she could publish his problem child, and shortly before his death he approved a new and updated translation of his. Translators preface foreword 1 how lsd originated 2 lsd in. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Driven by intuition, he synthesized it again in 1943, and serendipitously noticed its profound effects on himself. Hofmanns trek across mexico to discover sacred plants related to. Albert hofmann, swiss chemist who discovered the psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide lsd, which he first synthesized in 1938 by isolating compounds found in ergot claviceps purpurea, a fungus affecting rye. 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. Albert hofmann this is the story of lsd told by a concerned yet hopeful father, organic chemist albert hofmann. In a real sense, this book is the inside story of the birth of the psychedelic age, and it cannot. Tasteless 1700 beginning dizziness feeling of anxiety visual distortions from aa 1. Walter kreis, one of professor stolls earliest associates, lounched me in. Hofmann also talks about the lsd experience in his own words. Dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule.
He has a disapproving attitude the title gives you an idea of what to expect, but the book is still a mostly pleasant surprise. My problem child, book by albert hofmann hardcover. Despite his familys lack of means, hofmann spent an idyllic childhood exploring. Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science albert hofmann, phd on. In a real sense, this book is the inside story of the birth of the psychedelic age, and it cannot be denied that we have here a highly candid and personal insight into one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time, the significance of which has yet to dawn on mankind. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. This book gives tremendous insight into albert hoffmanns life and research. Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science by albert hofmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hofmann, who died last week, spent the latter part of his life consulting with scientists around the world who wanted to bring his problem child, as he called the drug, back into the lab. He reports in his 1979 autobiography lsd, my problem child.
My problem child is the story of the invention of the drug, straight from its inventor, albert hoffman, a then chemist for pharma company sandoz. He was a fine chemist, spending his entire career at. My problem child by albert hofmann, paperback barnes. In the realm of scientific observation, luck is granted only to those who are prepared. My problem child, which is probably why this only got three stars. After youve received your package, please leave feedback so that other potential. The psychedelic library book menu contents lsd my problem child albert hofmann 1.
Internet archive bookreader lsd my problem child by dr. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide from ergot alkaloids in 1938, and, after tests on animals, found that the substance wasnt very interesting or helpful to his work. Wrong and inappropriate use has caused lsd to become my problem child. In the book, hofmann talks about lsd in the context of psychiatry, the natural precursors to lsd, and his meeting with aldous huxley. In 1958, hofmann synthesized psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms. He later recorded a spoken word album, lob des schauens in praise of observation. Lsd my problem child cmu school of computer science. He detailed the experience in his 1980 autobiography, lsd.
My problem child reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism. My problem child reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science. He was the first person to experience an acid tripfor both good and bad. Lsd creator albert hofmann drops acid for the first time the swiss chemist created lsd in 1936 but it wasnt until 1943 that he first dosed himself and went on a. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Lsd, my problem child by albert hofmann the psychedelic.
Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science by albert hofmann, 9780979862229, available at book. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including lsd. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Find lsd, my problem child by hofmann, albert at biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Albert hofmann 1906present is none other than the swiss chemist who created the most enigmatic, and strangest chemical known to man, lsd25. Their blue and red cups belong to the first memories of my childhood. My problem child is the story of the invention of the drug, straight from its lsd. My problem child can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from.
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