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The Essential Psychedelic Guide
by D.M. Turner
1994
The Essential Psychedelic Guide provides clear, detailed descriptions of the effects of all major psychedelics, including exotic substances like DMT, Mescaline, Ketamine, and 2C-B. for each substance it discusses the material, history, and effects, plus hard to find information on dosage levels, methods of administration, combinations, and safety issues.  

Other chapters give crucial information on understanding set and setting, preparations to obtain maximum benefits from psychedelics while avoiding pitfalls, and novel theories on the philosophy behind these extraordinary dimensions.  

D. M. Turner is a courageous adventurer in non-ordinary consciousness shose writing is based on extensive first-hand experience with psychedelics. His involvement with other in diverse areas of the psychedelic community provides for insightful cross-perspectives on how these substances affect different people.  

The Essential Psychedelic Guide takes readers on a fascinating adventure through the psychedelic realms. These realms are described with such lucid detail that readers may actually feel they've embarked on a trip! This is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in psychedelics.  

"A remarkable journal by a courageous explorer, describing travels with a broad range of psychedelic drugs. This is an especially valuable reference volume on drug combinations."  
- Alexander Shulgin, author of PIHKAL