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High Priest | Timothy Leary
High Priest | Timothy Leary
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High Priest
| ISBN-13 | 9780914171805 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0914171801 |
| Author | Timothy Leary |
| Format | Trade Paperback (Second Edition / Expanded) |
| Publisher | Ronin Publishing |
| Publication Date | September 22, 1995 |
| Page Count | 384 (Illustrated) |
| Subjects | Popular Culture, Psychology, Mysticism |
Extended Synopsis
Back in print after two decades, High Priest serves as a foundational text from the earliest days of the 1960s psychedelic movement. Timothy Leary meticulously chronicles the experiences of 16 distinct acid trips taken before LSD was criminalized. These profound "spacewalks" of the mind were guided by a fascinating cast of prominent "high priests," including intellectual giants like Aldous Huxley, Ram Dass, Ralph Meltzner, Huston Smith, alongside a New York City junkie named Willy.
Beyond the psychological explorations, the book offers a rare, insider look into the happenings at the Millbrook mansion in New York State—the undisputed Mecca of psychedelia during the decade. Leary details the goings-on, the occasional freak-outs, and the steady stream of cultural luminaries who made their pilgrimage to Millbrook to expand their consciousness with Leary and his group. This expanded edition also features insightful inclusions such as an I Ching reading, serving as a primary historical document of a transformative era.
Key Themes & Historical Significance
- Counterculture History: A firsthand account of the formative years of the 1960s psychedelic revolution at the iconic Millbrook estate.
- Prominent Figures: Details direct interactions and shared experiences with influential minds of the 20th century.
- Expanded Context: This specific edition prominently features a foreword by Allen Ginsberg and striking psychedelic line art, programmatic tables, and multi-media collages.
Reader Targeting
- Scholars and readers interested in 1960s counterculture, psychology, and the history of the psychedelic movement.
- Individuals seeking primary historical texts regarding altered states of consciousness and mysticism.
- Collectors interested in the legacy of Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, and Allen Ginsberg.
About the Author
Timothy Leary was a prominent American psychologist and writer known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs. A highly controversial and influential figure of the 1960s counterculture, Leary's early research at Harvard University and subsequent leadership in the psychedelic movement left a lasting impact on psychology, popular culture, and the study of human consciousness.
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