EAN: 9780262547666

Bilder-Quelle: averdo

A gorgeously illustrated journey through psychedelics and their global history that explores how psychedelic visions have inspired and given meaning to humans throughout time. Interest in psychedelics has grown considerably in recent years—one might even say psychedelics are experiencing a renaissance. But these mind-altering plants have always been with us. They have a rich and controversial history in fact: plumbed from the depths of ancient Greek culture infused with Christian symbols of sacrament enriched by Buddhist philosophies protected through Indigenous ceremonies and by the latter part of the twentieth century catapulted into cultural consciousness through science music posters blotter art and fashion. In Psychedelics: A Visual Odyssey Erika Dyck takes readers on an epic visual trip through some of the diverse ways that our fascination with psychedelics have been imagined throughout history. Blending academic rigor with rich imagery from around the globe Psychedelics goes beyond the expected terrain of describing hallucinations. It reveals not only how psychedelic plants have been illustrated and understood but also how these plants and chemical synthetics have inspired visual representations of health fear peace colonial resistance creativity and more. A stunningly beautiful and comprehensive deep dive into the world of psychedelics Psychedelics: A Visual Odyssey will inspire everyone from the curious general reader to the seasoned psychonaut.

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