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Author Hagenbach, Dieter A.

Title Mystic chemist : the life of Albert Hofmann and his discovery of LSD / Dieter Hagenbach and Lucius Werthmü̈ller ; foreword by Stanislav Grof.

Publication Info. Santa Fe, NM : Synergetic Press, [2013]

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 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  615.788 HAG    Check Shelf
Description xxiii, 383 pages : some color illustrations ; 27 cm
Note Translation of: Albert Hofmann und sein LSD.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 358-378) and index.
Summary "Mystic Chemist begins at the start of the twentieth century, in the Swiss town of Basel which is evolving from a popular health spa into a major industrial city. The story concludes more than a century later, after celebrating Albert Hofmann's 100th birthday. It tells the unique story of a soon to be famous scientist, highlighting his academic journey, his research at Sandoz and then, as the discoverer of LSD, his meetings and interactions with illustrious writers, artists and thinkers, from all over the world, whose common interest is a fascination with the new wonder-drug. Luminaries like Aldous Huxley, Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert appear on the scene and Hofmann begins a prolific correspondence with them and other interested parties. Sometimes he sends a sample, other times he hears of their 'trips' on LSD or other psychedelic substances, like mescaline or psilocybin. From the beginning he takes a positive view towards efforts by physicians and psychotherapists to include LSD in new approaches to the treatment of illnesses. He sees the 'psychedelic' potential of this 'wonder drug' as beneficial to all. And he expresses his conviction that mystical experiences and trips to other worlds of consciousness are the best preparation for the very last journey he and every one of us well must eventually make. At the age of 102, Albert Hofmann dies at home. His vitality and open mindedness stay with him until his last breath. The life of Albert Hofmann, the Mystic Chemist, is a testimony to how one can reach a great age all the while remaining physically and mentally fit and spiritually aware. ..."--The publisher's statement on Amazon.com.
Language Translated from the German.
Subject Hofmann, Albert, 1906-2008.
Hofmann, Albert, 1906-2008. (OCoLC)fst01716990
LSD (Drug) -- History.
Chemists -- Biography.
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. (DNLM)D008238
Switzerland. (DNLM)D013557
Hallucinogens. (DNLM)D006213
Chemistry. (DNLM)D002621
Chemists. (OCoLC)fst00853570
LSD (Drug) (OCoLC)fst00989740
LSD (DE-588)4036411-2
Genre/Form Biography. (DNLM)D019215
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Biographies.
Biography.
Added Author Werthmüller, Lucius, 1958-
Added Title Albert Hofmann und sein LSD. English
ISBN 9780907791461 (hardcover)
0907791468 (hardcover)
9780907791447 (pbk.)
0907791441
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