LSD by Richard Alpert, Sidney Cohen and Lawrence Schiller - 1966

(New York: The New American Library, 1966. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Quarto. 128pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Pictorial wrappers. Wraps moderately worn, a stain and a small abrasion on the front cover, thus very good. "In the midst of a raging national controversy two authorities speak out on the dangers, merits, legal regulations and control of the revolutionary psychedelic drug." (from the front cover). Printed a year before Richard Alpert traveled to India and became a disciple of Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba, who gave him the name Ram Dass.

New York: New American Library, 1966. Stated First Printing. Paperback. Fair Only. Schiller, Lawrence. WELL-WORN: Quarto (11 in. x 8 in.). Shelfwear, staining, soiling, creasing, thumbing and Scotch tape repair to spine of this apparently much-consulted pioneering and deep look into the nature, power, and effects of the LSD experience. More than 16 questions addressed and five photographic essays -- numerous black and white photographs. Verso of both card covers has a lexicon of related terms. Some of the printing along spine worn off. 128 pp NOTE: This is a WELL-WORN copy of the first edition of this still very informative book -- more than a half-century after its actual publication. Certainly over these decades scientists have learned more about the effects of this drug, even going so far as to sanction its medical and pschiatric use within controlled settings. In the midst of a raging national controversy two authorities speak out on the dangers, merits, legal regulations and control of the… Read More