Chris Elcock
Psychedelic New York: A History of LSD in the City
Psychedelic New York: A History of LSD in the City
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Psychedelic New York is a book that explores the sprawling, layered, and centered on New York City branch of psychedelic history, focusing on the production and consumption of LSD and other hallucinogenic drugs. It recounts stories of New Yorkers such as Holocaust survivor Nina Graboi and artist Isaac Abrams, and offers new insights into Timothy Leary's role in turning on the city with psilocybin.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
As LSD continues to make its way into mainstream medical practice, it brings back vivid memories of the psychedelic sixties and the West Coast counterculture. In this captivating account, Chris Elcock delves into a different facet of psychedelic history, focusing on New York City, which served as a major hub for the production and consumption of LSD and other hallucinogenic drugs.
New York City gave birth to a distinctive psychedelic culture that permeated the city, from psychoanalytic circles to artist studios, Greenwich Village to Central Park. This culture was propelled by the city's role as a pioneer in LSD medical research, the flourishing of psychedelic art, the pursuit of drug-enhanced spiritual experiences, and the emergence of various drug subcultures.
Elcock weaves together a rich tapestry of stories, featuring New Yorkers like Holocaust survivor Nina Graboi and artist Isaac Abrams, whose lives were profoundly transformed by their psychedelic experiences. He also sheds light on Timothy Leary's significant contribution to turning New York into a hub for psilocybin use.
Psychedelic New York is a multifaceted exploration of LSD and the urban psychedelic experience, enriched with personal anecdotes and insightful analysis. It offers a comprehensive account of this fascinating period in history, providing a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and medical implications of LSD and its impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228016724
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