Shulgin Seminar Session 5: PIHKAL and TIHKAL

Ann and Sasha Shulgin recount the history of their seminal books PIHKAL and TIHKAL. The couple describes the practical and financial hurdles of writing and self-publishing such unconventional material, detailing the logistics of printing and distribution without traditional publishing support. They examine the motivations behind writing these books, which served as repositories for their chemical research while weaving in personal narratives. The discussion traverses their interactions with authorities, including the DEA, and underscores their belief that this documentation was a necessary contribution to the future of psychedelic exploration and understanding.