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Books recommended by Hamilton Morris

Hamilton Morris

Hamilton Morris is a British author and filmmaker known for his work in the field of psychedelic research and exploration. His documentary series “The Tripper” (2007) and Buzzed (2011) gained him international recognition, showcasing his experiments with psychedelics.

Recommended books by Hamilton Morris tend to blend elements of ethnopharmacology, ethnobotany, and psychedelic exploration, offering a unique perspective on the cultural significance and medicinal properties of various psychoactive plants and substances. His writing style is often characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions, and an open-minded approach to exploring the world’s diverse use of psychedelics, making his books valuable resources for those interested in this field.

  1. Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story (by Alexander Shulgin). Recommended by Hamilton Morris , James Fadiman
  2. Tihkal: The Continuation (by Alexander Shulgin). Recommended by Hamilton Morris , James Fadiman
  3. Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy (by Cynthia Kuhn Ph.D.). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  4. The Psychedelic Journey of Marlene Dobkin de Rios: 45 Years with Shamans, Ayahuasqueros, and Ethnobotanists (by Marlene Dobkin de Rios Ph.D.). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  5. Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History (by Jonathan Ott). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  6. The Serpent and the Rainbow: A Harvard Scientist's Astonishing Journey into the Secret Societies of Haitian Voodoo, Zombis, and Magic (by Wade Davis). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  7. Magic Mushrooms Around the World: A Scientific Journey Across Cultures and Time - The Case for Challenging Research and Value Systems (by Jochen Gartz). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  8. Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research since the Decade of the Brain (by Nicolas Langlitz). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  9. Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: (by David R. Klein). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  10. Shamanism & the Sacred Cactus: Ethnoarchaeological Evidence for San Pedro Use in Northern Peru (by Douglas Sharon). Recommended by Hamilton Morris
  11. The Healing Journey: Pioneering Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy (by Claudio Naranjo). Recommended by Hamilton Morris , Michael Pollan , Tim Ferriss
  12. How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence (by Michael Pollan). Recommended by Amelia Boone , Aubrey Marcus , Hamilton Morris , Kara Swisher , Naval Ravikant , Paul Stamets , Peter Attia , Tim Ferriss , Vinod Khosla , Yuval Noah Harari , Stewart Butterfield , Michael Mauboussin