True Hallucinations

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SKU: 9781846047527
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A Psychedelic Adventure

By Terence McKenna

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True Hallucinations recounts Terence McKenna's fascinating journey into the Amazon rainforest in 1971, where he and his companions explore shamanic traditions and psychedelic consciousness. The narrative blends personal memoir with philosophical musings, as McKenna delves into his experiences with the supernatural and the boundaries of human perception. The book gives a unique insight into alternative understandings of reality, inviting readers to explore the depths of consciousness.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by explorations of consciousness, psychedelics, and self-discovery. It blends fascinating memoir with a deep dive into the mind's potential, offering both personal experiences and philosophical insights. Ideal for those who appreciate experimental journeys and metaphysical discussions.

True Hallucinations

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The cult psychedelic adventure memoir from the world-famous ethnobotanist Terence McKenna.

'The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics' - The Independent

With a new foreword from Dennis McKenna.

From renowned ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna comes this surreally mind-bending adventure into the depths of the human experience.

True Hallucinations is a mesmerising odyssey of McKenna's travels in the Amazon with a band of friends during the 1970s. From mushrooms and flying saucers to pirates and James Joyce, McKenna uncovers the limitless potential of organic psychedelics to open our minds, bodies, and spirits to higher states of being.

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True Hallucinations by Terence McKenna receives praise for its unique and engaging narrative style, with comparisons to classic adventure tales like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Timothy Leary regarded McKenna as one of the most significant figures globally, highlighting the book's cultural impact and importance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846047527

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 197g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Terence McKenna

About the Author

Terence McKenna (1946-2000) was an American ethnobotanist, psychonaut and author noted for his knowledge of psychedelics, metaphysics and subjects ranging from shamanism to the origins of language and civilization. His other books include Food of the Gods, The Archaic Revival and, with Dennis McKenna, The Invisible Landscape.

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