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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.21(d); Dust jacket condition: Fine. Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting and writing. Tightly bound. Appears unread. Is Santa Claus really a magic mushroom in disguise? Was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland a thinly veiled psychedelic mushroom odyssey? Did mushroom tea kick-start ancient Greek philosophy? Much stranger than the fictions it has inspired, the world of the magic mushroom is a place where shamans and hippies rub shoulders with psychiatrists, poets and international bankers. The magic mushroom was rediscovered only fifty years ago but has accumulated all sorts of folktales and urban legends along the way. In this timely and definitive study, Andy Letcher strips away the myths to get at the true story of how hallucinogenic mushrooms, once shunned in the West as the most pernicious of poisons, came to be the illicit drug of choice. Chronicling the history of the magic mushroom, from its use by the Aztecs of Central America and the tribes of Siberia through to the present day, Letcher takes a critical and humorous look at the drug's more recent manifestations. Since the 1970s scientists and others in major Western nations, the United States and the United Kingdom in particular, have identified hundreds of hallucinogenic species, isolated their active ingredients, learned how to cultivate them on an industrial scale, and spread them around the world. More than any other civilization that has come before us, and despite all the myths we have built, we, by all rights, are the true magic mushroom enthusiasts. Informative, lively and impeccably researched, Shroom presents a unique and engaging study of this most extraordinary of psychedelic drugs. Editorial Reviews Elegant and authoritative-The Independent on Sunday An extraordinary account...With its easy style and witty handling of scientific analysis, it makes a fascinating and satisfying read. -The Observer An intelligent and well-researched book...Full of surprises. -The Guardian "Elegant and authoritative"-The Independenton Sunday 384 pages. Mushrooms, Hallucinogenic--Social aspects, Mushrooms, Hallucinogenic--History, Mushroom ceremony--History, Amanita muscaria--Social aspects, Amanita muscaria--History.
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Good in Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; A used book with light to moderate shelf wear and imperfections. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 96x19x144; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Very minor wear to corners of jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Remainder mark.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A beautiful crisp clean hardcover copy in fine condition. DJ in fine condition and in protective mylar cover.