Sole Authorship Books
THE PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE - 1st Edition (2012)
​
This where it all started for me and public publishing. It has since become a well-known and popularly used phases, the psychedelic renaissance, though I cannot take credit for inventing the term. But I'd like to think this little book back in 2012 has contributed to its dissemination. Forewords by Rick Doblin and David Nutt.
​​
You can buy it here
TO FATHOM HELL OR SOAR ANGELIC (2015)
​
An escape from writing academic and scientific articles, into the world of fiction. This (rather amateur, I rightly admit, come on, it was my first!) novel explores the development of a relationship between two very contrasting psychiatrists striving to bring psychedelic medicine into manistream psychiatric practice. Great ending!
​​​
You can buy it here
PSYCHEDELIC DRUG TREATMENTS (2016)
​
A smart little pocket-sized colourful version of the first edition of the Psychedelic Renaissance, with reduced content but lots of groovy pictures - courtesy of the American publishers.
​​​
You can buy it here
THE PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE - 2nd Edition (2017)
​
By 2017, it was clear that PR1 was hopelessly out of date. This follow-up edition came with loads of new materiual, and lots of photos too! It also came out in hardback for a limited run. Foreword by Robin Carhart-Harris.
​​
You can buy it here
ALTERED STATES (2021)
This fun mini-book is published by the wonderful Wooden Books crew, as part of a wide rnage of esoteric publications covering all sorts of interesting subjects. In this book I don't only discuss psychedelics as tools for altered consciousness, but also exercise, food, mediation, dreaming and sex.
​​
You can buy it here
THE PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE - 3rd Edition (2025)
​
This is a sneak preview of the third edition of PR, which will be coming out in autumn 2025. So much has happened in the psychedelic industry, culture, research and sociaety since PR1 and PR2 since 2017, and this book was well ready for a new edition. It is full of new material and loads of pictures. I can't wait to see it in print.
​​
You can buy it in autumn 2025
Books to which I have contributed chapters, written forewords or edited:
ADVANCES IN PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE: State-of-the-Art Therapeutic Applications (2019)
​
It was a great pleasure co-editing this massive volume of essays with Michael Winkelman. It brings together many authors to present their cutting edge ideas and directions in contemporary psychedelic research.
​​​
You can buy it here
BREAKING CONVENTION:
Essays on Psychedelic Consciousness (2013)
​​
Every bi-annual gathering at the Breaking Convention conference, we provided delegates with a book of proceedings of the previous conference. This one contains essays from many of the speakers at the first 2011 Breaking Convention gathering, which took place in Canterbury, UK.
​​​
You can buy it here
Neurotransmissions:
Psychedelic Essays from Breaking Convention (2015)
​​
This is the book myself and BC colleagues edited for the 2015 gathering of the conference, with contributions from the 2013 meeting.
​​​
You can buy it here
Breaking Convention: Psychedelic Pharmacology for the 21st Century (2017)
​​
I took great pleasure in being the lead editor for this edition, which was given to all delegates at the 2017 meeting. The pure white cover (with embossed white text) is supposed to signify the Clear Light of psychedelic consciousness. (It works better in print than on a screen!)
​​​
You can buy it here
Psychedelic Buddhism: A User's Guide to Traditions, Symbols, and Ceremonies Paperback – By Lama Mike Crowley (2023)
​​​
It was kind of Mike to ask me to write the foreword for his fabulous book. Check it out. Psychedelics and Buddhism share many core concepts.
​​​
You can buy it here
Acid Drops: Adventures in Psychedelia – By Andy Roberts (2016)
​​​
It was kind of Andy to ask me to write the foreword for another of his great excursions into all things psychedelic and British.
​​​
You can buy it here
The Psychedelic Policy Quagmire: Health, Law, Freedom and Sociaety – (Editors Ellens and Roberts) (2015)
​​​
Thomas Roberts and J. Harold Ellens edited this thorough and informative book, and I was privileged to submit a chapter on the politics of MDMA therapy.
​​​
You can buy it here
Psychedelic as Psychiatric Medcications
- (Editors David Nutt and David Castle) (2023)
​​​
David Nutt's place in psychedelic history is well established. I enjoyed co-authoring a chapter for this book alongside clinical psychologist and MDMA co-therapist, Laurie Higbed, called The psychotherapeutic component of psychedelic medicine (includes set, setting, anticipation, expectancy, preparation, integration).
You can buy it here
The Art of Ecstasy by Rupert Scrivens (2023)
​​​
Rupert is a fabulous artist and photographer, who explores the history of the humble ecstasy tablet through 30 years of raving memories. Myself and Dave Nut were interviewed for a chapter. Rupert also did the artwork for the 3rd edition of my Psychedelic Renaissance book.
You can buy it here
MDMA for PTSD by Krystal Cole (2013)
​
Krystal has a special place in psychedelic folklore and adventures. It was fun to write a chapter for her book way back. I'm not sure what she's up to these days - paining, I think.
You can buy it here
Handbuch Psychoaktive Substanzen (editors Maxilian von Heyden, Henrik Jungaberle and Tomislav Majić) (2017)
​​​
This is a truly massive and comprehensive textbook of psychedelic research, with hundreds of informative chapters from just about everyone involved in the psychedelic research community, including myself. Well worth a long long read - if you speak Dutch.
You can buy it here
The Tripping Spriggan (edited by Robert Dickins) (2015)
​​​
This funny little book is a collection of poems, edited by PsyPress front person, Rob Dickins. It was given away in the goody bag to all the delegates attending the 2015 Breaking Convention conference. And it includes one of my contributions, a strange limerick about psychedelic therapy.
You can buy it here
Out of the Shadows (edited by Robert Dickins and Tim Read) (2015)
​​​
When I was asked by two of my favourite publishers to contribute a chapter to their new book, I couldn't refuse. I wrote a short piece called Portrait of a Psychedelic Researcher. Enjoy!
You can buy it here
Books for which I have reviewed and written published endorsements
​The Nature of Drugs: Pharmacology and Social IMpact. Volume 2. By Alexander Shulgin
​​
Published posthumously, this collection of chapters follows Sasha's ;lectures to his students. Full of chemistry, wit and great pictures. I was enjoyable to review and to provide some blurb for the cover.
You can buy it here
How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and Others by Saga Briggs
​​​​​
With a foreword written by Julie Holland, this book explores attentional strategies, respiratory work, Reiki, sensory awareness, and other somatic practices. I was thrilled to be able to offer a printed endorsement for it.
​
You can buy it here
Ergot Alkaloids: Their History, Chemistry, and Therapeutic Uses by Albert Hofmann (2023)
​​​​​
This classic text by Hofmann, originally published in the 1960s, in its first English translation, provides a detailed account of the history, chemistry, and pharmacology of magical plants, especially ergot. I was honoured to review it and get a written endorsement on the cover.
​
You can buy it here
Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration.
By Kile Ortigo (2021)
​​​​​
Psychedelic guiding and integration strategies are an essential component of the experience. I was glad to be able to contribute to this book with a printed endorsement on the cover.
​
You can buy it here
Psychedelics & Psychotherapy: The Healing Potential of Expanded States. By Tim Read and Maria Papaspyrou (2021)
​​​​​
Tim and Maria are long-time friends and collaborators, and there is no one better to guide the psychedelic explorer than this pair. I was glad to provide a review and endorsement for their lovely book.
​
You can buy it here
Psychedelic Revolutionaries by Patrick Barber (2021)
​​​​​
In this brilliantly written book about psychedelic history, Pat Barber explore the birth of hallucinogen research. He asked to write something for the rear cover. so I did, gratefully. And it made it's way onto the front of the book!
​
You can buy it here
My Psychedelic Explorations by Claudio Naranjo (2020)
​​​​​
Claudio is a highly respected pioneer and elder of psychedelic research. So I jumped at the chance to review this great book and provide some commentary for the cover.
​
You can buy it here
Mind Apps: Multistate Theory and Tools for Mind Design
By Thomas B. Roberts (2019)
​​​​​
Tom is a veteran of the psychedelic research field and we have followed one another's work closely over the years. I was honoured to be able to review this book of his and write something for the cover.
​
You can buy it here
LSD The Wonder Child
By Thomas Hatsis (2021)
​​​​​
Tom Hatsis a wonderful fellow from Oregon, USA. His contribution to the history of psychedelics and contemporary activities is impressive. I didn't hesitate when he asked to provide some words of endorsement for this book.
​
You can buy it here
The Witches Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic
By Thomas Hatsis (2015)
​​​​​
Psychedelics, witches and magic have always been spooky bedfellows. In this book Tom weaves their tangled stories together into a wonderful trip through history. A pleasure to have my endorsement included on the cover of his book.
​
You can buy it here
Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices.
Edited by Erika Dyck, Patrick Farrell, Beatriz C. Labate, Clancy Cavnar, Ibrahim Gabriell, and Glauber Loures de Assis (2024)
​​​​​
Synergetic Press is a publisher that is always ahead of the game. The female voice has always been central to psychedelic therapy and experiences, and this book brings those voices together. I was grateful to be able to review and provide and endorsement for this fine book.
​
You can buy it here
Queering Psychedelics: From Oppression to Liberation in Psychedelic Medicine. Edited by Alex Belser, Clancy Cavnar and Beatriz Caiuby Labate (2022)
​​​​​
Another groundbreaking publication from Synergetic Press. Bringing together experts to explore the importance of inclusion in the psychedelic space. It was a pleasure to review and provide and endorsement for this special book.
​
You can buy it here
Frontiers of Psychedelic Consciousness.
Edited by David Jay Brown (2015)
​​​​​
David invited me to review and provide some words of endorsement for this fascinating book of interviews with 15 accomplished scientists, artists, and thinkers, including Albert Hofmann, Stanislav Grof, Rick Strassman, and Charles Tart. Check it out.
​
You can buy it here
Manifesting Minds. Edited by Rick Doblin and Brad Burge (2014)
​​​​​
This is a wonderful collection of essays from the vaults of MAPS, with contributions from many great players in the distant and contemporary psychedelic revolution. I was grateful to provide a positive endorsement for this book.
​
You can buy it here
Modern Psychedelics. By Joe Dolce (2025)
​​​​​
Probably the one psychedelics textbook on the market that is most like The Psychedelic Renaissance, Joe's book is an excellent general text for the history, pharmacology, social and cultural aspects of psychedelic drugs.
​
It will be released for sale in 2025
Radical Adventure. By Andrew Feldmar (2025)
​​​​​
Andrew is a true pioneer - an elder of the psychedelic scene. For this, he is widely known and deeply respected. So it is no purprise that his latest book is a wealth of information, stories and networks and inspiration on all things psychedelic.
​
It will be released for sale in 2025