“ A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan's adventures as a middle-aged psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he's giving birth to himself ”
Oliver Burkeman, Guardian
“ A mind-altering book . . . full of transformations ”
Richard Godwin, Evening Standard
“ An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force ”
John McKenna, Irish Times
“ Entertaining and engrossing ”
Paul Laity, Financial Times
“ Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written ”
Mick Brown, Literary Review
“ An astounding book ”
Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine
Paperback
9780141985138
June 4, 2019
Penguin Press
480 pages
Trade Paperback
9780241366981
August 20, 2018
Allen Lane
480 pages
Hardback
9780241294222
May 28, 2018
Allen Lane
480 pages
EBook
9780141985145
May 31, 2018
Penguin eBooks