Patrick lundborg was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. In psychedelia, a colorful picture of a dazzling, vividly alive psychedelic culture is painted in contrast to past attempts to reduce it to a poorly understood aspect of psychology of religion. But the early 1990s was the time i published my first book and when i could imagine a future in which i would write a book about psychedelia in general, so 20 years seems accurate. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg, 9789197652322, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Psychedelic music and psychedelic culture did not go away in the late 60s. Patrick lundborg born 1967, died june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. Feed your head a website about psychedelic literature and art. Prime reading ebook in inglese e altre lingue accessori ricondizionati certificati forum di assistenza contenuti e dispositivi.
Patrick lundborg born 1967 is a writer on pop culture and author of the book the acid archives. Lundborg had a bachelor of science degree in applied systems science from stockholm university, with additional studies in classic philosophy and the history of religion. I made an interview with him, when his book came out, which is by far the most complete work about psychedelic state of mind and just a few. Patrick lundborg works psychedelialundborgs latest and largest writing project was launched with the publication of psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life lysergia 2512, isbn.
Lumber island acid crew its psychedelic baby magazine. An ancient culture, a modern way of life is a product of 20 years research and patrick lundborg s greatest achievement. Rather than reducing psychedelia to psychology or religion, he envisions a philosophy. The bulk of the book deals with the specific history of psychedelic drug use over the centuries although, as youd expect, the main focus is on the latter half of the. Out of a colorful history that spans 3500 years emerges a philosophy and way of life that is as dazzling and rich as the psychedelic experience itself. Born 1953, alex grey is the leading psychedelic artist of today, and also one of the foremost proponents of. Patrick lundborg search results boomkat the first edition of the acid archives book has long been out of print with second hand copies fetching large. Patrick lundborg new music and songs patrick lundborg new of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. While psychedelic, entheogenic or hallucinogenic substances have been used by many traditional cultures throughout history mostly for religious purposes, recorded philosophical speculation and analysis of these substances, their phenomenological effects and the relevance of these altered states of. Patrick lundborg, author of amazing acid archive and psyhedelia passed. Its a very interesting look at mexican shamanism written by an anthropologist in the late 50s. Lsd underground 12 a stone for patrick lundborg by byron coley. Can use help finding an obituary for my swedish friend. Patrick lundborg s weighty tome psychedelia respectfully adds to the definitive meta psychedelic cultural commentary sparked first by daniel pinchbecks now infamous breaking open the head.
While psychedelic, entheogenic or hallucinogenic substances have been used by many traditional cultures throughout history mostly for religious purposes, recorded philosophical speculation and analysis of these substances, their phenomenological effects and the relevance of these. A groundbreaking book from the author of the highlyacclaimed acid archives. Books the age of madness, a guide to 1960s punk and psychedelia. The castenada books are good but the first one the teachings of don juan is the best. Lundborg takes us back to the eleusinian mysteries in ancient greece, which he describes as ground zero for western psychedelic culture. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Im honored to have conducted this interview with patrick lundborg, author of the psychedelic bible psychedelia, who recently passed away. Patrick lundborg 1967 june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid. Tom wolfes book the electric koolaid acid test patrick lundborg. Loads of peyote and general psychedelic information within.
Paul major has lived resolutely at the edge of outsider music culture for nearly a halfcentury. Is it true that youve been researching your recent book psychedelia. Jun 20, 2014 im honored to have conducted this interview with patrick lundborg, author of the psychedelic bible psychedelia, who recently passed away. Both books have spread widely throughout the world and many will come to know patrick lundborg through his works.
Buy psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life first by patrick lundborg, patrick lundborg isbn. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern lifestyle by patrick. First of all, visionary art would not be the active, promising field it is today without the appearance of alex grey on the scene. Interview with patrick lundborg revisited arkivet podcast. Jul 23, 20 beginning threeandahalf thousand years ago, unfolding over fivehundred closely printed pages and half a million words, presenting two decades of research, patrick lundborg explores the worlds largest mystery cult. An ancient culture, a modern way of life and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. In acid archives, patrick presents a basic inventory of psychedelic music publishing. Hes done a few quite good books, including acid archives, and has now set his sights on unpacking several thousand years of psychedelic history and laying the whole thing out for us. Psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborgs and lysergias.
Edited by richard morton jack cofounder of sunbeam records and editor of the galactic ramble and endless trip books, flashback is a new magazine covering overlooked 60s and 70s music in depth, with outstanding new writing from authorities including richie unterberger, patrick lundborg, david wells and aaron milenski. A quest for pure sanity the psychedelic poetry of tommy hall, article published in b. Philosophy of psychedelics is the philosophical investigation of the psychedelic experience. Lundborg had a bachelor of science a second edition of the acid archives. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern lifestyle by. Lundborg has a bachelor of science degree in information science from stockholm university, 1991. As an early private press and real people record collector turned eminent, underground rock n roller, his influence is felt if not heard all around usuntil now. The book is divided into two parts, where the first one an ancient culture mainly deals with events that took place before 1963. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg is the first ever book to present psychedelic culture in its full complexity and range.
With special focus on psychedelic music and culture, lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and cd liner notes. I psychedelia took an allencompassing grip on the whole psychedelic culture based on historical, cultural and scientific approaches. Patrick lundborg 1967 june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. Any recommendations on books dealing with early history, development of the genre, or even really good biographies of. Lundborg was an original member of the lumber island acid crew, a psychedelic artist collective which formed in stockholm in the mid1980s and remains active up to the present time. Patrick lundborg the art and popular culture encyclopedia. Dec 04, 2012 psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborgs and lysergias greatest achievement so far. Psychedelic culture is traced from its beginnings with the hallucinogenic celebrations at eleusis 2500 years ago, acknowleding in parallel the ancient shamanic plant drug cultures of south america and mexico. Patrick lundborg is a dapper swedish record collector and culture writer with a penchant for the american underground scene. May 11, 2018 books on ayahuasca and mushrooms are limited. Out of a colorful history that spans 3,500 years, emerges a philosophy and way of life that is as dazzling and rich as the psychedelic experience itself.
An ancient culture, a modern way of life is a product of 20 years research and patrick lundborgs greatest achievement. But like his swirling subject, he cannot help pursuing byways, tracking trains of. In his compendium of psychedelic culture, psychedelia 2012, patrick lundborg speaks of greys position. Compra psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life. These days we have a nice revival of psychedelic rock. An ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborg and lysergias greatest achievement so far. As this book shows, psychedelia is a living underground culture, engaged. Any recommendations on books dealing with early history, development of the genre, or even really good biographies of psych bands. A larger number of people are exploring psychedelic states of mind in the world today than at any other point in history.
Patrick lundborg in 1987 these days we have a nice revival of psychedelic rock. In conflict, author patrick lundborg claims in his book, the acid archives, that the deeps lp was the first. Interview with writer and researcher on psychedelic pop culture. Enthusiasts have been so bowled over by their early journeys into innerspace that theyve rushed to apply. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Interview with patrick lundborg of, author of the acid. As a diligent guide through psychedelia in theory and practice, patrick lundborg moves forward in time and space. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Note towards the definition of a psychedelic philosophy. I did not really know patrick lundborg who died earlier this year, at the age of 47 but he was clearly a guy who loved psychedelic music and the context in which it was created. Plenty of labels are interested in the psychedelic rock bands from the late 60s, early 70s and there is a new wave of bands that are taking this sounds from the past and starting their own psychedelic rock bands. The topic for the interview is the roots to psychedelic music and how it developed during the. His contribution in the world of psychedelia have mesmerized me and tons of other psychedelicist. Click to read more about the acid archives by patrick lundborg. Note towards the definition of a psychedelic philosophy patrick lundborg introduction much of what has been written and said about the psychedelic experience over the past 75 years has been surprisingly narrow in scope. Patrick lundborg s massive tome psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life has been out for a while now, and has received much praise and acclaim internationally.
The lama workshop a vast library of interviews and articles. An ancient culture, a modern way of life for the last 20 years. The trippy side of vintage vinyl collectors weekly. With special focus on psychedelic music and culture, lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and cd liner notes within. Lundborg had a bachelor of science degree in applied systems science datavetenskap in swedish from stockholm university, with additional studies in classic philosophy and the history of religion. Patrick lundborg was a unique and interesting writer, and his personality and outlook shape the book. This is a goddamn noble effort, and one so vast its almost guaranteed. Nevertheless, its still quite large, and likely includes all the major books about the topic.
But the early 1990s was the time i published my first book and when i could imagine a future in which i would write a book about psychedelia in. You are releasing a brand new book entitled psychedeliaan ancient culture, a. Psychedelia is all you can imagine, and then some popmatters. In psychedelia, the story of psychedelic culture is meticulously told, as lundborg moves slowly and with great detail through the ages. In late 2012, music writer and avid record collector patrick lundborg returned with a followup to his acclaimed book acid archives. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life.
Patrick lundborg the firstever book to present psychedelic culture. Although one can assume that very few of todays psychedelicists have actually read it, the late psychedelic researcher patrick lundborg described the book as a cornerstone in the psychedelic library. He was a brilliant, warm, and humorous soul, with an unprecedented passion for investigating altered states. Oct 09, 2016 this is a translated version of a podcast interview we did with patrick lundborg in may 20, which was recorded in swedish. Rip patrick lundborg its psychedelic baby magazine. Psychedelia is a pioneering effort that presents psychedelia as a culture and lifeforce with its own history, philosophy, art, visions, and traditions. Unlike lundborg s earlier works, the psychedelia book is expanded to cover a much wider field than music. Patrick lundborg 1967 june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid archives lundborg had a bachelor of science degree in applied systems science from stockholm university, with additional studies in classic philosophy and the history of religion. Patrick lundborgs weighty tome psychedelia respectfully adds to the definitive metapsychedelic cultural commentary sparked first by daniel pinchbecks now infamous breaking open the head. The acid archives a book by patrick lundborg with aaron milenski and ron moore lundborg. It continued to happen throughout the 70s, but people dont really realize that. A groundbreaking new book from the author of the highlyacclaimed acid archives, published by lysergia. The lumber island acid crew was not an artistic movement or an ism as much as a group of people who discovered a shared interest in unusual concepts and esoteric knowledge, and thanks mainly to psychedelic drugs this group became an identifiable creative community, and their shared interest became a way of life.
For example, richard morton jack, author of many psychedelic related books claims in his 2017 book, psychedelia. Iscriviti a prime libri in altre lingue vai ricerca ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg is the firstever book to present psychedelic culture in its full complexity and range. This is a link to our home page where you can buy posters, tshirts, and books. Psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborg s and lysergias greatest achievement so far. Ben sessa, the psychedelic renaissance this psychedelic book is about the power of various drugs such as ibogaine, lsd, psilocybin, mdma, ayahuasca, dmt, peyote and their other medical. Psychedelia is one of the most essential books in the argument for psychedelic shamanism and selfinitiation into metaphysical mysteriesat this. The acid archives by patrick lundborg librarything. This is a bonus part of my post my book collection. This time though, the focus was not exclusively on psychedelic music, but rather psychedelic culture in a general, all encompassing sense.
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