Mavericks of the Mind: Conversations with Terence McKenna, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld, Laura Huxley, Robert Anton Wilson, and Others (Second Edition) [Paperback]

David Jay Brown (Author, Editor), Rebecca McClen Novick (Author, Editor), Carolyn Mary Kleefeld (Illustrator), Sara Huntley (Illustrator), Brummbaer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2010

Loaded with new material--a new introduction, additional interviews, as well as new photos and artwork--the second edition of Mavericks of the Mind also includes the transcripts from the events that brought together interviewees from the book to debate philosophical topics in roundtable discussions. This stimulating collection features in-depth conversations with accomplished thinkers, such as Terence McKenna, Laura Huxley, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld, Rupert Sheldrake, Riane Eisler, and Robert Anton Wilson. The interviews explore such fascinating topics as the frontiers of consciousness exploration, how psychedelics effect creativity, the relationship between science and spirituality, lucid dreaming, quantum physics, morphic field theory, interspecies communication, chaos theory, and time travel.

Editorial Reviews

Review

When it was first published, Mavericks of the Mind was more than a breath of fresh air -- it was a hurricane of ideas and visions perfectly tuned to the time. This 21st century expansion pack will ensure that these maverick spirits--many of whom have now passed on-- will continue to channel the mindscape beyond the bend. --Erik Davis --MAPS Bulletin

This is a fine collection of original thinkers, an important national resource. Everyone who wants to stay current with information from the outer perimeters of consciousness exploration should read it. --Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead --Magical Blend Magazine

Depending on how one chooses to view it, this aptly named book is either a potpourri of strange and wonderful ideas or a collection of far-fetched suppositions. ...there will certainly be readers interested in this volume s unique subject matter. --Library Journal

About the Author

David Jay Brown is the coauthor of three other bestselling volumes of interviews with leading-edge thinkers, Voices from the Edge, Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse, and Mavericks of Medicine. He holds a master s degree in psychobiology from New York University, and was responsible for the California-based research in two of British biologist Rupert Sheldrake s books on unexplained phenomena in science: Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home and The Sense of Being Stared At. David s work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Wired, Discover, and Scientific American, and he is periodically the Guest Editor of the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Bulletin. David is also the author of two science fiction novels, Brainchild and Virus, and is the coauthor of the health science book Detox with Oral Chelation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 410 pages
• Publisher: MAPS (The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies); Second edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979862256
• ISBN-13: 978-0979862250
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #908,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Jay Brown is the author of seven books about the future of science and consciousness, including four bestselling volumes of interviews with leading-edge thinkers, Mavericks of the Mind, Voices from the Edge, Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse, and Mavericks of Medicine. He holds a master's degree in psychobiology from New York University, worked as a neuroscience researcher in learning and memory at the University of Southern California, and was responsible for the California-based research in two of British biologist Rupert Sheldrake's books on unexplained phenomena in science: Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home and The Sense of Being Stared At. David's work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Scientific American, Discover, and Wired, and he is periodically the Guest Editor of the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Bulletin. David is also the author of two science fiction novels, Brainchild and Virus. To find out more about David's work visit his award-winning Web site: www.mavericksofthemind.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great interviews, November 6, 2010

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This review is from: Mavericks of the Mind: Conversations with Terence McKenna, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld, Laura Huxley, Robert Anton Wislon, and Others (Second Edition) (Kindle Edition)

This is an awesome work full of better-than-normal-interviews with some of the most fascinating thinkers of our time. It gives a strong taste of these authors frequent tendancy to spin your head around and flip your universe inside out in ways that will change your life. If your beginning to tip-toe into the odd world of these people then I really suggest this book. If your completely oblivious to who they even are: then give it a read asap! Actually, I suspect it would be an enjoyable read for almost anyone. Thank you MAPS for making an ebook avaliable!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More crucial now than ever!, December 25, 2010

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This review is from: Mavericks of the Mind: Conversations with Terence McKenna, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld, Laura Huxley, Robert Anton Wilson, and Others (Second Edition) (Paperback)

This remarkable book of interviews was originally written on the fulcrum between what could be called the psychedelic age and the current cyber-information age. At that time we desperately needed a fascinating and concise book that let the luminaries of that psychedelic age speak for themselves, rather than to hear the noise of critics and reactionaries who more often than not interpreted their words through a filter of mud colored lenses. Mavericks of the Mind is more crucial than ever. The wisdom contained in these excellent interviews not only described our history in luscious detail, but left us with a road map crucially needed for understanding our current exciting and treacherous path. David Jay Brown & Rebecca McClen Novick's gift to the interviewer's craft is an uncanny ability to ask the big questions - questions that lead us through the fine details of the many subjects discussed, and onto the often abstract larger picture of our constantly changing reality. Rather than getting a handle on these issues, and like the critics, figuring out ways to pigeon-hole the facts, and thus diminish their relevance, Mavericks of the Mind serves more as an instruction manual for teaching us how to navigate and surf with intelligence, compassion and joy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this!, December 16, 2010

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This review is from: Mavericks of the Mind: Conversations with Terence McKenna, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, John Lilly, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld, Laura Huxley, Robert Anton Wilson, and Others (Second Edition) (Paperback)

This is a rare book with interviews from wonderful intellects and philosophers of our time. It's the Who's Who of psychedelics and wonderful insights from each person. Many of these "mavericks" are no longer with us so don't miss this chance to read some of what they shared with the author during these private interviews.