Click on document shulgin pihkal a chemical love story. Despite its exotic ring, the title is really an acronym for for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Im quite sure ive overlooked someones favorite chemical in here and that grave injustices have been done. From now, finding the completed site that sells thecompleted books will be many, but we are the trusted site to visit. 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. A chemical love story paperback or softback by shulgin, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This paper reassesses his role in the modern history of this drug. Alexander shulgin, the influential and beloved psychedelic pioneer, has passed away at the age of 88. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine. A compra foi facil e rapida, somente alguns cliques e pronto. Feb 06, 2007 shulgin is the father of extacy mdma but also a lovely wise gentleman scientis with high morals and ethics.
The increasing reluctance of the scientific research community to accept these new discoveries led to the writing and publication of the books pihkal and tihkal. Pihkal pihkal b pihkal a chemical shulgin pihkal pihkal and tihkal alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical love pihkal b pihkal a chemical shulgin pihkal pihkal and tihkal alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical love. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin ebook download link on this page and you will be directed to the free registration form. A chemical love story kindle edition by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. 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. Pihkal a chemical love story pdf full 58 esalrecpio. 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. Great read about the life and shenagines of alexander. A combination of science, romance, insight, history and travel.
It syncs content to your ipod, iphone, and apple tv. 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. Buy the commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal by alexander t. It is not a comprehensive list, but hopefully points out the major chemicals and things which people should be familiar with. Ann went back to work as a medical transcriber, and met alexander sasha shulgin in 1978. A chemical love story is a book by dr pihkal a chemical love story pdf download. Talking death with the late psychedelic chemist sasha shulgin. Alexander theodore shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Alexander theodore shulgin american biochemist and. 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.
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 the literature that might be psychedelic. Download pihkal a chemical love story pdf download. Alexander shulgin, the most prolific psychedelic chemist in history, has died at the age of 88. 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. Shulgin is the father of extacy mdma but also a lovely wise gentleman scientis with high morals and ethics. Pihkal is the extraordinary record of the authors years exploring the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic medicines, and phenethylamines in particular pihkal the book covers a lot of ground. We analysed systematically shulgins original publications on mdma, his publications on the history of mdma and his laboratory notebook.
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. This is the quick index to alexander and ann shulgins phenethylamines i have known and loved. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. A chemical love story alexander shulgin, ann shulgin isbn. Alexander shulgin, lsd expert, or in 2up, landscape layout, or a less opinionated. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. He believes in understanding the mind and how it works and how brain, chemistry and. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin 2 born june 17, 1925 is an american pharmacologist, chemist, artist, and drug developer shulgin is 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. Library the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal alexander shulgin, ph. Tim colemanrex its quite a trip to visit maverick pharmacologist dr alexander shulgin and his collaborator and wife, ann, at their rustic home in california. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. The happiest solution is to download this pdf containing reasonably convincing. I interviewed shulgin and his wife and coresearcher ann at their home in california in 1999, when i.
Jun 04, 2014 alexander shulgin, the most prolific psychedelic chemist in history, has died at the age of 88. Alexander sasha shulgin, known as the godfather of ecstasy, died on monday. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pihkal. Pihkal is the extraordinary record of the authors years exploring the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic medicines, and phenethylamines in particular. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. We are a niche publishing house specializing in works on psychopharmacology, psychedelic drug research, and other material relating to psychoactive compounds, society, states of consciousness, and the individual. A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. Our company was founded in 1991 by renowned biochemist alexander sasha shulgin and his wife ann shulgin to publish their now cult classic, pihkal. Alexander theodore shulgin, sasha, american biochemist and pharmacologist born june 17, 1925, berkeley, calif. Pihkal a chemical love story pdf full download alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991shulgin pihkal go to content the download pihkal. Chemist alexander shulgin, popularizer of the drug ecstasy.
Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. Alexander sasha shulgin gives the definition at the beginning of the book. Shulgin pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved part 2 only. 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. Phenethylamines i have known and loved a unique document written by renowned psychopharmo gist shulgin and his partner which. 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. Lab books, class notes and desiderata from the files of alexander shulgin american libraries uploaded by rkumar on october 5, 2007. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin born june 17, 1925 is an american pharmacologist, chemist, artist, and drug developer. Go banging about with a psychedelic drug for a saturday night turnon, and you can get into a really bad place, psychologically.
The following is an excerpt from pihkal, an autobiographical chemical love story from master chemist sasha shulgin published this summer. This is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Alexander theodore shulgin, who was known as sasha to friends, was born in berkeley, calif. In tihkal the authors continue their exploration begun in pihkal. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal alexander t shulgin, ann shulgin isbn. Shulgin had suffered declining health in the past few years, including a stroke and the onset of dementia beginning in 2010.
The 88yearold, who passed away after a long battle with liver cancer, is credited with inventing a number of. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin or shura was an american chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Use them with care, and use them with respect as to the transformations they can achieve, and you have an extraordinary research tool. This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. He died of liver cancer on monday, 2 june, surrounded by family and friends at his home in california. If you want to play it youll need something other than itunes. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved the book consists of two parts. 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 chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. This is the quick index to alexander and ann shulgin s phenethylamines i have known and loved. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 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.
Interview with alexander shulgin, godfather of ecstasy the us gave scientist alexander shulgin a licence to make and study illegal drugs. The philosophy behind the writing of pihkal alexander shulgin, ph. A chemical love story of the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic drugs, devoting this volume to tryptamines. 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. Nov 12, 20 the increasing reluctance of the scientific research community to accept these new discoveries led to the writing and publication of the books pihkal and tihkal.
The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Shulgin is 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 pihkal info home and tihkal info home pages are updated a bit, drawing your. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. There are detailed reports on 179 substances and mention of perhaps 150 more. Sometimes you read some books you think everybody should read, if only just so that they can. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Pihkal is the acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Jun 03, 2014 alexander sasha shulgin, known as the godfather of ecstasy, died on monday.
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