Magic Mushrooms in Some Third World Countries [Paperback]

John W. Allen (Illustrator, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Many people are aware of the famous article that appeared in Life Magazine in 1958 about the Magic Mushroom. Magic Mushrooms have been used by many cultures for centuries.

This excellent book explores their traditions and uses around the world. It also has practical information, photographs, and places to get a Magic Mushroom omelette.

The author John Allen is one of the world's experts on Entheogenic Fungi and has picked and studied mushrooms worldwide.

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About the Author

John Allen and Dr. Jochen Gartz are two of the World's leading experts on ethneongenic mushrooms. Mr. Allen has also picked more mushrooms than any living human and has done so on 4 continents. He brings a practical knowledge and down-home charm to his books. Jochen Gartz from a scientist form Germany is the author of several papers and books on mushrooms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 50 pages
• Publisher: Multimedia Studies in Amer; 1 edition (October 1997)
• ISBN-10: 1582140286
• ISBN-13: 978-1582140285
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,030,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for tourists in third world countries, March 31, 1999

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This review is from: Magic Mushrooms in Some Third World Countries (Paperback)

I John W. Allen, co-authored this guide with Dr. Jochen Gartz of the University of Leipzig, Germany, This fine guide lists numerous coutnries where magic mushrooms are served in omelettes, pizza's, 'smoothies' and soups. Soon to be published in a german language edition by Nachtshatten/Solothurn.