Dirty Pictures is a straightforward look at Sasha and Ann Shulgin—their opinions, their motivations, and their passions. Talking intimately about such topics as friendship, love, and community, the Shulgins are “caught in the act” of living their lives; Etienne Sauret—filling multiple roles as director, producer, and cinematographer—clearly has a gifted eye. [ read more ]

There are plenty of books written on the subject of ayahuasca out there, but this is definitely one of the best and most fascinating. Reading this book is akin to being shrunk into one of Pablo Amaringo’s paintings, where every square inch is a fractal segment of shamanic jungle lore and imagery. Tindall is an excellent and well-read writer, quoting from and referring to various literary sources, from Shakespeare to Thoreau, to wonderful effect. His ongoing candid observations of his own condition throughout the book allow the reader to be wholly empathetic to his story and make for a great read. [ read more ]

Whether or not the experiences themselves can be explained by the current scientific paradigm, it unquestionably is good science to describe and catalog the wide range of psychological mind states that When the Impossible Happens expounds upon. Stan is to be commended for presenting this documentation in a thoroughly enjoyable read. [ read more ]