The Who are back to their old selves on this DVD release. I was very impressed with this video in that it contained many songs from their back catalogue that havent been played in years. Also, the musicianship is top-notch and the addition of Zak Starkey on drums breathes a little youth into the aging […] Continue reading →

The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles. In their own words, the Beatles recall the high times and low points of their career together, and after the breakup. The 368 pages with 1300 color and b/w photos add so much to our understanding of how the Beatles changed the world Continue reading →

High Art : A History of the Psychedelic Poster by Ted Owen, Denise Dickson A great overview of the psychedelic art movement of the 1960s, featuring the works of Victor Moscoco, Stanley Mouse, Randy Tuten, and Bonnie MacLean. A good introduction to these amazing artists and a nostalgia rush to boot! Continue reading →

The Art of the Fillmore: The Poster Series 1966-1971This amazing book contains the complete collection of posters commisioned by the late Bill Graham for his Fillmore and Winterland venues in San Francisco and New York. Beautiful full psychedelic color, classic rock posters from Rick Griffin, Wes Wilson, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, Bonnie McLean, Lee Conklin […] Continue reading →

Linda McCartney’s Sixties : Portrait of an Era by Linda McCartney. These famous images have appeared many times before, but the whole collection is a powerful testament to McCartney’s photographic talent and her ability to capture celebrities without pretense. Her portraits of the sixties icons reveal their innermost qualities. A real nostalgia rush for those […] Continue reading →

Steven Cerios ABC Book : A Drug Primer by Steven CerioA Drug Primer is an alphabet book of drugs, from Angel Dust to Heroin and from Nicotine to Zoloft. Each letter is a different substance of abuse, with delightfully sweet and disturbing full-color illustrations and a page of rhyming couplets suitable for banned rock and […] Continue reading →

Pihkal : A Chemical Love Story by Alexander Shulgin.Pihkal stands for Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved. Indeed, the Shulgins know of what they speak and they tell the story of psychedelics and designer drugs including their child, Ecstasy. If you’re a talented chemist you might appreciate the 179 recipes included. Continue reading →

Acid Dreams : The Complete Social History of Lsd : The Cia, the Sixties, and Beyond by Martin A. Lee, Bruce Shlain.This book details the development of LSD from a clinical psychologist’s tool to a CIA mind control plot to the fuel of a countercultural revolution. Essential reading for conspiracy theorists and mind travelers. Continue reading →

Hashish! – Robert Connell Clarke This is the most definitive guide to hashish ever published. Well researched with lots of historical and practical information on the subject. Excellent detail including the various techniques for making hashish. Numerous color photos of various varieties of hashish. Indispensable for anyone fascinated by the subject. Continue reading →

“It’s right on the ocean, and I have never seen so many free spirited, beautiful people in my life. Everyone was so kind to everyone. Lots of free flowing clothes and flowers. You’re always near a beach for a picnic, or just lounging. My guitar was quite welcome there. Tofino is not particularly friendly since […] Continue reading →