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Could anyone recommend some bridge books that can help me get there. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. Fulfilment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfilment centres, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The precision of doses, levels graded from baseline are really good and might be a sensible way to adopt within the psychonaut community. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. 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. Synthesis and physical properties in the format of the journal of medicinal chemistry structural correlates to human central nervous system activity the dosages used and duration of effects observed commentary and. Altered state experiences are explored in the context of intimacy.

The first half of pihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with phenethylamines. The love storytells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his. Alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. It describes a wide variety of phenethylamines, their dosage, and their effects. I suppose they are, if one isnt wellread regarding the metabolism and synthesis of these two very different families of compounds. 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. I dont like institutionalized education so thats not an option. A book of real improtance to chemical enthusiatsts, an encylopedia of all chemicals. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics and or empathogenentactogens. There are detailed reports on 179 substances and mention of perhaps 150 more. Im having difficulty understanding pihkal and tihkal because of my limited knowledge of organic chemistry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the creation and investigation of psychedelic drugs as tools for the study of the human mind.

There is no single book that will bring you to that kind. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Remember to stay safe, respect set and setting and always know your source. Tihkal says that the autobiographical parts are fictionalized, and picks up from where pihkal left off, so if it feels on the nose thats. Pihkal is the extraordinary record of the authors years exploring the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic medicines, and phenethylamines in particular. A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. Pihkal phenylethylamines i have known and loved, subtitled a chemical love story, is the autobiography of alexander and ann shulgin. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal ebook.

We have taken both pihkal and tihkal and split them to make four books, separating the stories and chemistry. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and reminiscences by numerous colleagues, previously unpublished photographs, and original art. I discovered this book and its sister publication tihkal during an interesting period of my. Shulgin discovered many noteworthy phenethylamines including the 2c family of which 2ct2, 2ct7, 2ce, 2ci, and 2cb are most well known. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. Not only are they great titles to have in any personal library, but they are informative and moving.

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. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal book depository. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. Schulgins development of zectran at dow chemical and his ever evolving interest in psychoactive drugs and finally his love affair with his wife ann. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal by alexander t shulgin, 9780963009661, available at book depository with free delivery. This study guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of pihkal. Pihkal is the fictionalized autobiographical account of sasha and ann shulgins research and romance, exploring altered state experiences in the context of intimacy. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines.

The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. 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. I wouldnt recommend trying to produce any of these unless youre an amazing chemist on par with shulgin himself. This is a fine contribution although the continuation might lead one to believe that both pihkal and tihkal are of the same sphere. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal 9780963009661. Sep 09, 1997 a fantastic book for anyone interested in psychedelics and or the culture and stories around it. It is highly recommended and well worth purchasing the book.

Purchasing the book also gets you a far more complete crossindex into the chemicals described in the second half. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin english. A chemical love story of the chemistry and transformative power of psychedelic drugs, devoting this volume to tryptamines. Marilyn ferguson, author of the aquarian conspiracy they have written a book that is part autobiography, part metaphysical guidebook, and part cookbook. I am still in love with the shulgins and i sorely wish i could meet them although sadly i hear alexanders health probably wont allow that. 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. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander. Alexander sasha shulgin gives the definition at the beginning of the book. Lovingly prepared by joshua marker along with a devoted team of volunteers, this commemorative publication of pihkal.

I discovered this book and its sister publication tihkal during an interesting period of my undergraduate career. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical. Pihkal is a compelling novel psychedelic biochemistry and sexual chemistry brisk and vivid writing. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin english paperback book free pihkal. Pihkal a chemical love story tihkal the continuation david gems. Click download or read online button to get pihkal book now. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. In 1991 and 1997, he and his wife ann shulgin authored the books pihkal and tihkal on the topic of psychoactive drugs. To ask other readers questions about pihkal, please sign up. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half.

About this html version of pihkal this is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical love story. The stories behind these chemicals are almost as beautiful as the chemicals themselves. Hopefully be of some importance towards mental health, great read a must buy for your book self, great for referencing. The love storytells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the.

Alexander shulgin was a chemist who invented lots of new psychedelic drugs. Ann shulgin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Purchasing the book also gets you a far more complete crossindex into the chemicals described in. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved.

This book is a slightly fictionalized account of how the two authorsalexander and ann shulginbegin their. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with tryptamines. Mar 21, 2007 alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. 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. A chemical love story ebook by genre, author or name and download it. A chemical love story by alexander shulgin goodreads. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Pihkal is the acronym for phenethylamines i have known and loved.