ACID DREAMS

The Complete Social History of LSD –
the CIA, the Sixties and Beyond

Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain

New York: Grove Press, 1992:  345 pages

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Critical praise for Acid Dreams –

“Engaging throughout…at once entertaining and disturbing.” – Andrew Weil in The Nation

“An engrossing account of a period…when a tiny psychoactive molecule affected almost every aspect of Western life.” – William S. Burroughs

“A landmark contribution to the sociopolitical history of the U.S…. Some of the liveliest, most absorbing, best-documented historical analysis to appear in recent years…. A seminal contribution to understanding America’s most turbulent modern decade.” – Choice

“Riveting…. thought-provoking…. a wealth of historical, sociological, and political information.” – American Journal of Psychiatry

“A thriller about the great mystery of how we of a certain generation got to be who we are.” — Andrei Codrescu (from the Introduction to Acid Dreams)

“A generalist’s history that should replace all others.” – San Francisco Chronicle

“Recounts some of the most bizarre incidents in the history of U.S. intelligence.” – Boston Globe

“An important historical synthesis of the spread and effects of a drug that served as a central metaphor for an era. – John Sayles

“This funny and irreverent book brings it all back.” – Washington Post

“As splendidly written as it is fascinating…. A remarkable history of an unforgettable time.” --  Oakland Tribune

“Highly readable.… Filled with entertaining and bizarre episodes.” – Detroit Free Press

“Astonishing behind-the-scenes discoveries…. a trip back I didn’t want to end.” -- L.A. Weekly

“My congratulations and admiration for your important work.” – Dr. Albert Hofmann

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