{"title":"Scott Sampila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Sampila\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that delve into the shadows of history and conspiracy, blending gripping narratives with striking visuals. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eProject MK-Ultra\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore mysterious and thought-provoking themes through a compelling graphic storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of graphic novels that combine investigative intrigue with vivid art will find Sampila's creations a captivating experience. His books challenge perceptions and offer a unique lens on complex, often hidden, historical tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"project-mk-ultra-by-mr-brandon-beckner-9781951038342","title":"Project MK-Ultra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Francisco, 1971. As the Vietnam War rages, the government wages war at home against the hippy counter-culture. High profile drug trials capture headlines. Seymour Phillips, a headstrong journalist eager to prove himself, discovers key information uncovering a vast drug network. A routine interview leads to a sensational accusation that the man accused of trafficking mass quantities of LSD works for the CIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeymour is approached by CHASE, an eccentric, paranoid stranger in disguise who claims to be a former CIA operative and have the inside scoop on the CIA\/LSD connection. Chase insists that Seymour has only scratched the surface. The two forge a most uncommon alliance in a dangerous and mind-bending quest for the truth behind quite possibly the most bizarre chapter of the CIA's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most Americans were watching \u003cem\u003eLeave it to Beaver\u003c\/em\u003e and listening to The Everly Brothers, an eclectic group of CIA operatives were spiking each other's coffees with LSD, throwing decadent parties and hiring prostitutes to slip unsuspecting johns drug-laced drinks in order to observe every stoned and kinky moment from behind two-way mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this was only when they weren't dreaming up the next far-reaching \"official\" application for this new, all-powerful, mind-blowing drug—a drug that would ironically fuel the counter-culture over a decade later. Coincidence? Maybe not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607462920428,"sku":"9781951038342","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7a67afcd60b4a8b5d0a93e3216a1afd9.jpg?v=1778189500"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scott-sampila.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}