{"product_id":"9780963009609","title":"Pihkal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePihkal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between chemistry, consciousness, and culture, authored by the esteemed Alexander T. Shulgin. This seminal work delves into the world of phenethylamines, a class of entheogenic substances, intertwining scientific analysis with personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into two compelling halves. The first half unfolds as a \u003cit\u003efictionalised love story\u003c\/it\u003e that follows two characters navigating their relationship amid their journeys with various psychoactive substances. Their experiences serve as a lens through which readers can examine the broader implications of these compounds on human emotion and understanding of life and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second half, Shulgin transitions into a comprehensive examination of the chemistry behind these entheogens. He meticulously details the synthesis of numerous compounds, providing insight into their effects, potential therapeutic applications, and the cultural significance associated with their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealing and Trauma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative discusses how entheogenic substances can facilitate emotional healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife and Death:\u003c\/strong\u003e It raises profound questions about existence, consciousness, and mortality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove and Relationships:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intertwined personal stories reflect the complexities of human connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A rich tapestry of science, experience, and emotion that challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of the self.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePihkal is not only an exploration of drugs but an invitation to contemplate the deeper aspects of human existence. Readers who appreciated Shulgin's \u003cstrong\u003eTiHKAL\u003c\/strong\u003e will find this book equally enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transform Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482280714572,"sku":"9780963009609","price":196.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780963009609_front.webp?v=1765282946","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-dk\/products\/9780963009609","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}