Breaking Open the Head
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| Author | Daniel Pinchbeck |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Psychedelics, Shamanism |
| Publisher | Broadway Books |
Publication date | 2002 |
| Pages | 336 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-7679-0742-2 |
Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism is a 2002 book written by American writer Daniel Pinchbeck, founding editor of the literary journal Open City.
Contents
Published in 2002, Breaking Open the Head covers, in Pinchbeck's words, the cultural history of psychedelic use, philosophical and critical perspectives on shamanism, and his personal transformation from a cynical New York litterateur to psychedelic acolyte.
Pinchbeck details his initiation with the Bwiti and their use of iboga.[1] The account remains personal with Pinchbeck crediting the experience with an insight into his reliance on alcohol.
Editions
- Pinchbeck, Daniel (2002). Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism. Broadway Books. ISBN 0-7679-0742-6.
See also
References
- ^ Lachman, Gary (2003-02-08). "Holy smoke". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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