We provide our authors with a small honorarium for their work. As part of this move, transform press has launched its own. This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. According to shulgins book pihkal 1991, he synthesized mdma in 1965. Lab books, class notes and desiderata from the files of alexander shulgin american libraries uploaded by rkumar on october 5, 2007. Library the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal the philosophy behind the writing of pihkal alexander shulgin, ph. The second part is even more interesting it is a summery of years and years of psychadelic research on phenthalamines. Alexander shulgin, the influential and beloved psychedelic pioneer, has passed away at the age of 88. Jun 06, 2014 alexander shulgin was the godfather of ecstasy, playing an instrumental part in introducing the drug to the wider world and, in turn, helping shape club culture as we know it today. Feb 06, 2007 shulgin is the father of extacy mdma but also a lovely wise gentleman scientis with high morals and ethics.
The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He died of liver cancer on monday, 2 june, surrounded by family and friends at his home in california. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved the book consists of two parts. Alexander theodore shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. In this speech shulgin explains why i do what i do.
Alexander sasha theodore shulgin1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin 1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. In the amides marked with there has been the introduction of a new asymmetric center, which of course doubles the number of isomers that is possible. The system was developed for research purposes by the american biochemist alexander shulgin, and published with coauthors ann shulgin and peyton jacob, iii, in a 1986 issue of the journal methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology.
Jun 03, 2014 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. The 88yearold, who passed away after a long battle with liver cancer, is credited with inventing a number of. The first part is a personal story of exploration by the renowned chemist alexander shulgan. Alexander theodore shulgin, who was known as sasha to friends, was born in berkeley, calif. I went into the book desiring mostly the second half, but fell in love with the first half as well. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pihkal. Pihkal by shulgin abebooks abebooks shop for books. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens. Jun 03, 2014 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. A combination of science, romance, insight, history and travel.
Shulgin had suffered declining health in the past few years, including a stroke and the onset of dementia beginning in 2010. 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. His parents were teachers, and he was a precocious student, entering harvard at 16. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. Tim colemanrex its quite a trip to visit maverick pharmacologist dr alexander shulgin and his collaborator and wife, ann, at. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. A chemical love story kindle edition by shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific speculation, psychological and political commentary. Alexander sasha shulgin, known as the godfather of ecstasy, died on monday. 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.
As i am sure many of you may know this book well, the first part is a story about how two people became in love with one another and how different types of chemicals helped them deal with anything from. Tihkal, alexander shulgin ann shulgin shop online for books. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin born june 17, 1925 is an american pharmacologist, chemist, artist, and drug developer. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin or shura was an american chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Transform press, which was founded in 1991 by alexander sasha and ann shulgin to publish their now cult classic pihkal, has officially become a separate sister organization as part of this move, transform press has launched its own website. 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. The main title, pihkal, is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Tihkal stands for tryptamines i have known and loved book on psychedelic drugs by alexander and ann shulgin.
A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. The first half is a very endearing sort of dual biography from alexander and ann shulgin, and the second half is a description of quite a number of substances created andor tested by the shulgins and friends. 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. Creator of many research chemicals and the man who brought back mdma alexander shulgin is a well known chemist and if he were to do an ama on his research and life so far it would be a great incite into his world. Ann shulgin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Great book, if you like the shulgins, you should own both books in my humble opinion you will find great value in both. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Chemist alexander shulgin, popularizer of the drug ecstasy. Transform press, which was founded in 1991 by alexander sasha and ann shulgin to publish their now cult classic pihkal, has officially become a separate sister organization. We are looking for authors whose writing is engaging, grammatically correct, includes citations and references, aimed at a general audience with a scientific scope, and.
Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science albert hofmann. 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 chemical love story paperback or softback by shulgin, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alexander shulgin meaning of life why i do what i do. What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence michael pollan. Media in category alexandr shulgin the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. It was later described in the shulgins popular 1991 book pihkal. Shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann, perrine, daniel m. 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. Tihkal, alexander shulgin ann shulgin shop online for. A chemical love story short for phenethylamines i have known and loved and tihkal. 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. 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.
The following is an excerpt from pihkal, an autobiographical chemical love story from master chemist sasha shulgin published this summer. The 12 most important drugs shulgin designed, synthesised and. A chemical love story has shown me great inspiration into why i do things, as well as my hope to understand the consciousness. Tihkal is defined as tryptamines i have known and loved book on psychedelic drugs by alexander and ann shulgin somewhat frequently. 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. 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. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half. Despite its exotic ring, the title is really an acronym for for phenethylamines i have known and loved. The system was developed for research purposes by the american biochemist alexander shulgin, and published with coauthors ann shulgin and peyton jacob, iii, in a 1986 issue of the journal methods and findings in. Jun 08, 2014 alexander theodore shulgin, who was known as sasha to friends, was born in berkeley, calif.
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. Shulgan explored the known phenthalamines, then produced hundreds. 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. Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with tryptamines. The alexander shulgin research institute has some exciting news that wed like to share with you. Each chemical contains information on its synthesis, dosage, effects, and commentary. Shulgin is the father of extacy mdma but also a lovely wise gentleman scientis with high morals and ethics. 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.
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. Alexander shulgin was the godfather of ecstasy, playing an instrumental part in introducing the drug to the wider world and, in turn, helping shape club culture as we know it today. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. May 01, 2010 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. 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 first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgin s personal experiences with tryptamines. He believes in understanding the mind and how it works and how brain, chemistry and. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. 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. The philosophy behind the writing of pihkal alexander shulgin, ph. The continuation by alexander shulgin ann shulginbuy. The shulgin rating scale or quantitative potency scale is a simple scale for reporting the subjective effect of psychoactive substances at a given dosage, and at a given time. He passed away last week, leaving behind a lifetimes worth of research.
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