'The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics' The Independent

What can altered states of consciousness reveal about our origins and our place in nature?

In this landmark piece of psychedelic literature renowned ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna explores our ancient relationship with organic psychedelics and opens a doorway to a higher state of being for us all.

An odyssey of mind, body and spirit, Food of the Gods is one of the most fascinating and surprising histories of consciousness ever written. A daring work of scholarship and exploration, it offers an inspiring vision for individual fulfilment and a humane basis for our interaction with each other and the natural world.

'The modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens' The Washington Post

A classic of drugs literature that asks what altered states of consciousness can tell us about human origins and our place in nature.

About the Author
Terence McKenna (1946-2000) was an American ethnobotanist, psychonaut and author noted for his groundbreaking research into and knowledge of psychedelics, metaphysics and subjects ranging from shamanism to the origins of language and civilization. His other books include True Hallucinations, The Archaic Revival and The Invisible Landscape.

Reviews
The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics * The Independent *
The modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens * The Washington Post *
The culture's foremost spokesperson for the psychedelic experience * L.A. Weekly *
Essential reading for anyone who ever wondered why people take drugs -- Rupert Sheldrake
Food Of The Gods deploys some entertaining learning, and provides an exciting challenge to conventional thinking. * The Independent *



Book Information
ISBN 9780712670388
Author Terence McKenna
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Rider & Co
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 281g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 25mm