‘One of the great tragedies of the post-war era is how psychedelic research died in the heat of the cold war – and how psychedelics were abused by US authorities. But that is only a fraction of the history of psychedelics. To get the full picture you have to do just one thing: drop LSD – or read this book!’
Norman Ohler, author of Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany

‘A fascinating and detailed history of how psychiatry, psychotherapy and neuropharmacology have long been inextricably linked with psychedelic experiments. Thoroughly researched and written with style, the book makes for an eye-opening and engrossing read.’
Łukasz Kamieński, author of Shooting Up: A History of Drugs in Warfare

‘Barber shines light on a fascinating period of scientific history which inspired a cultural revolution. This book delves into the lives of the Saskatchewan scientists, and the major influence their early LSD research had on psychiatry, biochemistry, and scientific ethics.’
Amanda Feilding, Director of the Beckley Foundation

‘Barber beautifully transcends the oft relied upon tropes of psychedelic culture in order to contextualize and honor a foundational, often overlooked chapter in psychedelic history.’
Sean Dunne, documentary filmmaker and director of Oxyana

'An intimate look into the early pioneering LSD research of Abram Hoffer, Humphrey Osmond, and Duncan Blewett, showing how they laid the groundwork upon which today’s modern science of psychedelics rests. A must read for anyone wishing to understand the history of LSD.’
David E. Nichols, founder and Chairman of the Board, Heffter Research Institute

‘A major contribution.’
Ben Sessa, author of The Psychedelic Renaissance

Patrick Wayne Barber has spent the better part of a decade researching, pondering, and writing on the history of hallucinogenic science in Saskatchewan, the birthplace of "psychedelic." He lives in Buena Vista, Saskatchewan.