Hierover schreef hij, samen met zijn echtgenote, een aantal boeken, waaronder. The love storytells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Following this initial encounter, jacob became a quick convert and is credited with coining the. Together with ann, shulgin has written two books that have become. 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. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. 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. A conversation with terence mckenna and alexander sasha. In a few places, given shulgins handwriting, the age of the documents, and the peculiarities of special characters used in chemistry notation, volunteers were not able to. This page was dedicated to the insights and discoveries of, and inspired by alexander shulgin.
Alexander theodore shulgin american biochemist and. 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. Gordon wasson,albert hofmann,robert forte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Great book, if you like the shulgins, you should own both books in my humble opinion you will find great value in both. Interview with alexander shulgin, godfather of ecstasy the us gave scientist alexander shulgin a licence to make and study illegal drugs. 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.
How did alexander shulgin become known as the godfather of. Shulgin, is a pharmacologist and chemist known for. The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved the book is arranged into two parts, the first part. With contributions by albert hofmann, terence mckenna, ann and alexander shulgin, thomas riedlinger, dale pendell, and rick strassman as well as interviews with r. The second part is even more interesting it is a summery of years and years of psychadelic research on phenthalamines.
In 1994, two years after the publication of pihkal, the dea. I interviewed shulgin and his wife and coresearcher ann at their home in california in 1999, when i. Stolaroffs now classic and important book addresses the life and underground work of a man only identified in the text as jacob. Terence mckenna my favorite books, authors, and artists lecture by fractal youniverse. Talking death with the late psychedelic chemist sasha shulgin. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. When chemist alexander sasha shulgin died monday night at the age of 88, his legacy was quickly summed up in three words.
Alexander started off as a senior research chemist at dow chemical company. Together with ann, shulgin has written two books that have become cult classics. Clips taken from terence mckenna prague gnosis 1992. In a few places, given shulgin s handwriting, the age of the documents, and the peculiarities of special characters used in chemistry notation, volunteers were not able to. First, the shulgin archive is ceasing to exist as an independent organization. Book two describes a catalog of phenethylamines, with details about synthesis and reported activity. Alexander theodore shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. How did alexander shulgin become known as the godfather of ecstasy.
Synopsis alexander sasha shulgin is the scientist behind more than 200 psychedelic compounds including mdma, more commonly known as ecstasy. We respect your privacy and will never share your information. In subsequent years, shulgin discovered, synthesized, and bioassayed over 230 psychoactive compounds. Its the easiest characterization of the chemist because his 70sera synthesis of the ecstasy 3,4methylenedioxymethamphetamine or mdma is the most well known of his work. 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. A combination of science, romance, insight, history and travel. Alchemy the shulgins at horizons 2008 sasha shulgin and terence mckenna.
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. Alexander theodore shulgin, sasha, american biochemist and pharmacologist born june 17, 1925, berkeley, calif. In 1991 and 1997, he and his wife ann shulgin authored the books pihkal and tihkal on the topic of psychoactive drugs. In the bibliography section, after the list of books, there is a subsection called other notable publications, which is a very extensive listing of articles that shulgin published in a variety of journals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A chemical love story short for phenethylamines i have known and loved and tihkal. Alexander theodore shulgin, who was known as sasha to friends, was born in berkeley, calif. Alexander sasha shulgin, the pioneering pharmacologist who introduced mdma to psychologists in the 1970s, has died aged 88 after a battle with liver cancer. Vasily shulgin, 1910 vasily vitalyevich shulgin russian. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Alexander shulgin has written many books and publications books. A chemical love story reprint by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann isbn.
Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. A conversation with terence mckenna and ram dass 1992. Alexander shulgin, who has died aged 88, was an american chemist known as the godfather of psychedelics. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin or shura was an american chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Lab books, class notes and desiderata from the files of alexander shulgin american libraries uploaded by rkumar on october 5, 2007. As a producer, shulgin has had more than 20 hit albums, five of which were number 1. 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. The first part is a personal story of exploration by the renowned chemist alexander shulgan. 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. Alexander sasha shulgin, a chemist and psychopharmacologist who introduced the world to the drug mdma later called ecstasy while creating hundreds of other psychedelic drugs that. In 1991 and 1997, he and his wife ann shulgin authored the books pihkal and tihkal on the. Shulgin had suffered declining health in the past few years, including a stroke and the onset of dementia beginning in 2010. Just keep in mind that while this book talks about the effects.
Terence mckenna en alexander shulgin in mexico 1996 psychedelics by luc sala. Each chemical contains information on its synthesis, dosage, effects, and commentary. Subscribe to occassional news updates from team shulgin. Shulgins songs have topped the russian and eastern european charts such as bratislava lyre 93. Gordon wasson and jack kornfield, this book explores ancient and modern uses of psychedelic drugs, emphasizing the complementary relationship between science and mystical experience and the importance of psychedelics to the future of religion and society. A conversation with terence mckenna and alexander sasha shulgin. He is best kent for introducin mdma an ingredient o ecstasy tae psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical uise shulgin wis born in berkeley, california. Alexander shulgin, the influential and beloved psychedelic pioneer, has passed away at the age of 88. Being able to have a transpersonal experience is a wonderful and exciting adventure. I have currently had to change the alexander shulgin fan page, because of administrative issues. I would like to make this a fan page of basically appreciating the experience itself. Chemist alexander shulgin, who inspired psychonauts. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia alexander sasha shulgin is a pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. 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.
In his book pihkal, shulgin limits his pesticide days at dow chemical to one sentence in 978 pages. Shulgin discovered many other noteworthy phenethylamines including the 2c family of which 2ct2, 2ct7, 2ci, and 2cb are most well known. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half. This list is far too long much, much longer than the norm for wikipedia and needs to be pruned back to the most essential articles. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alexander shulgin books online. The laborious project of presenting the books took place in several stages. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. Please feel free to contact or add alexander himself on his facebook page.
He died of liver cancer on monday, 2 june, surrounded by family and friends at his home in california. He and his wife ann shulgin authored the books pihkal and tihkal. Shulgan explored the known phenthalamines, then produced hundreds. Alexander shulgins experiences with all kinds of psychedelics takes you on a journey worth reading. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alexander t shulgin books online. Chemist alexander shulgin, popularizer of the drug ecstasy. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with tryptamines. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. Were proud of our albert hofmann the inventor of lsd, remember timothy leary who lived as a wanted fugitive some weeks or months in switzerland i remember him going to zurich to see a pink floyd concertand also alexander shulgin starts to get quite popular here. The combination of the book, his association with ecstasy, and that. Thanks to the support of, generous donors, and many hours of work by a team of dedicated volunteers, the first of the shulgin lab books are now available online view the shulgin lab books at the erowid library. 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. Considered to be one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century, sasha s vast array of discoveries have had a profound impact in the field of psychedelic research, making him a subject of fascination and controversy among fellow scientists and a folk.
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