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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. revised edition. 222 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. [viii], 355 pp. Paperback in protective cover. Creasing to spine, light rubbing to extremities, and price written over on rear cover. Rubbed out pencil marking to half title. Clean internally. An account of the author's experiences at the Hitchcock estate, in Millbrook, New York between 1963 and 1970, his founding of the Neo-American Church and its doctrine. It also includes philosophical interpretations of the psychedelic experience and a social and political commentary on parts of the psychedelic movement. 0916534065 8vo.

Unbound. Zustand: Near Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. The true first edition of Arthur Kleps' first hand account of Millbrook, home of Timothy Leary's psychedelic research, a scarce work on 1960s counter-culture. The scarce true first edition, later published in book form in 1977.This volume presents Arthur Kleps' first hand account of his experiences at Millbrook with Timothy Leary. Kleps joined Leary in founding the Neo-American Church which sought to protect the right to use marijuana and hallucinogens as a religious sacrament.Kleps narrates his time at Millbrook from 1963 to 1970, detailing the principles and doctrine of the church, as well as delving into philosophical interpretations of the psychedelic experience.Timothy Leary was a psychologist known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs. A highly controversial figure of his day, described by Richard Nixon as "the most dangerous man in America", and by Allen Ginsberg as "a hero of American consciousness". In 1963 he was given the Hitchcock Estate at Millbrook in New York, there undertaking research into psychedelics, hosting a number of people throughout the year who helped develop the party-oriented atmosphere. Nina Graboi described the estate as "a cross between a country club, a madhouse, a research institute, a monastery, and a Fellini movie set".A captivating and noteworthy piece on counter-culture. In the original tabloid format, unbound as issued. Small tear to the tail of the front wrap, and very marginal edge wear, including to the spine. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with scattered spots. Near Fine. book.