True Hallucinations / The Archaic Revival

by Terence McKenna

Tales and speculation about the mysteries of the psychedelic experience.

Genres: Philosophy, Psychology, Nonfiction, Drugs, Spirituality

266 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1998

About the author

Terence Kemp McKenna was a writer, philosopher, psychonaut and ethnobotanist. He was noted for his knowledge of the use of psychedelic, plant-based entheogens, and subjects ranging from shamanism, the theoretical origins of human consciousness, and his concept of novelty theory.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here you will find the "Stoned Ape Theory" which is one of my favorites. You will also hear a tale of a bunch of academic hippies on a mission to do so many hallucinogens they would literally manifest those hallucinations. A far-out-there book by one of the greatest niche-minds of the 20th century.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story, a fun ride and some growth in understanding but something not there.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Way ahead of its time.

[stefanddddddd · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting journey into the world of expoerimentation with hallucinogenics. the author brings forward all the questions any of us has about our existence from a unique perspective. the answers are sometimes funny, sometimes interesting, sometimes non-sensical. overall, a fun read.

from the perspective of gathering real knowledge about the underlying consciousness, the author has access to all the experimentation, but fails to make that mind-blowing connection. he is touching the relevant questions, he is getting very close, but the real discovery is still missing.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Mckenna! Explores the psychedelic experience, highly recommend for the psychedelic explorer!

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two great books by Terence McKenna full of psychedelic voyages, metaphysical theories and good clean fun.

[Jeff Parry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cult classic in the underground spoken word version. Some very funny stories as well!