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Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower's Guide: A Handbook for Psilocybin Enthusiasts Paperback – April 26, 1993

by O. T. Oss (Author), O. N. Oeric (Author), Terence McKenna (Introduction)

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In the 1970s, two of the most influential thinkers of the psychedelic era gathered what was then known about psilocybin botany and culture and presented it in Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide. Writing under pseudonyms, the McKenna brothers provided simple, reliable, and productive methods for magic mushroom propagation, including black-and-white photographs that showed the techniques of the time.

The development of more modern cultivation techniques does not eclipse the cultural contributions of this book. Philosophical asides, whimsical illustrations evoking the mystical nature of mushrooms, and speculations about the relationship of these organisms to humankind provide a lasting legacy. Truly the classic manual on home cultivation, the wisdom of Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide continues to inspire new students of psycho-mycology—and refreshes psychedelic memories for others.

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April 26, 1993
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5.4 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches
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0932551068
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978-0932551061
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The McKenna brothers “formulated and then published in 1976 (under pseudonyms) the first reliable instructions for the controlled production of psilocybin mushrooms in Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide. From that first manual, a new domestic practice was born, one that adapts modern lab skills to populist, albeit psychedelic, applications.” —Wired Magazine

“This slim volume, with its densely packed text and fanciful, otherworldly line drawings, held for us an immediate and irresistible allure. Like an illuminated manuscript or book of spells, it glittered and hummed with meaning, reaching out to us from the crowded shelves.” —L.G. Nicholas and Kerry Ogamé, in Psilocybin Mushroom Handbook

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quick American Archives; 2nd edition (April 26, 1993)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 81 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0932551068
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0932551061
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #39,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #30 in Mushrooms in Biological Sciences
- #71 in Gardening & Horticulture Techniques (Books)
- #100 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences

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Brian Coveney

The one that started it all!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023

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If it’s not in this book then you don’t need to know it
In order to grow mushrooms.
It’s all that.

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Josh melilli

A piece of history

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023

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This book is by far the coolest piece of history I own. Absolutely brilliant.

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G farmer

Book arrived quickly, and in great condition!

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022

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I've read this book online, but I wanted a physical copy for my collection. Thank you!

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Robert

Mushroom Bible

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022

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Must read for anyone remotely interested in the Myco world.

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Randi Oury

The Original Schroom Gangsters

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

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Although the book is somewhat dated and new PF Tek techniques have been developed, this is an essential read for anyone with a philosophical/spiritual interest in this valuable magic. I believe it should be on all mycologists bookshelf.

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daniel moseley

Raw facts, uplifting

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021

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This book gives you the minimum knowledge you need to grow, with old school techniques. Also, the author supplies some spiritually uplifting words of encouragement.

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Chris

I'm a cancer survivor- this book helped me

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021

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As someone deeply steeped in trauma, this book taught me how to deal with my pain. And I found a community of support. It all started with this book. It can help you too, if you have the patience.

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Michelle

Great condition. Only problem I had with it was ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014

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Shipped fast. Great condition. Only problem I had with it was not an issue with the book or seller. It's more of an adult book (I know nothing about mushrooms at all lol) however don't ummm order this for your 10yr old who wants to know about all of them and how they grow and what ones you can eat and what ones will make you sick. This book is more advanced and not what we thought. Good information though was still pleased with the whole buying process =)

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Lou pinto

Loved it.

Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2023

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Great information. Thank you.

Paul Cavan

American based information

Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2023

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Didn’t realise it’s only really marketed for Americans still it makes a very educational read

Harrison Hansford

Expensive for an hour of reading, but good quality information

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Very informative

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Very interesting... Ahh those were the days... Long gone. When flowers were powerful... We thought :-(

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Bernie Gourley

Small-scale cultivation of mushrooms -- particularly psilocybe cubensis

Reviewed in India on December 14, 2018

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This booklet, at around 80 pages, offers step-by-step guidance about how to grow mushrooms – specifically psilocybe cubensis, which are referred to as stropharia cubensis throughout this book. (The book was published in the 1970’s and the mushroom has since been reclassified.) This species is known to induce hallucinations, euphoria, and altered perception in those who ingest it because of the presence of psilocybin, which – converted to psilocin -- interacts with serotonin receptors. Most of the information presented could be applied to cultivation of any mushroom (excepting information about identification in Ch. 1, which applies to that one species, and the information about dosage in Ch. 5 that doesn’t matter for edible mushrooms.) The authors did specifically develop this process, but I think that had more to do with the need for a process inbetween the vagaries of foraging and the large-scale agricultural approach that couldn’t be exploited for the “hobbiest,” than it had to do with the specific needs of this fungi.

The body of the book is divided into five chapters, which follow the progression of steps required to cultivate mushrooms. The first chapter covers locating and identifying psilocybe cubensis as well as how to collect and germinate the spores. The second chapter is about growing mycelial cultures on sterile agar. One of the major challenges presented in the book is keeping mold and other undesirable species from growing on or amongst one’s mushrooms. In the third chapter one learns how to grow the mycelia on sterilized rye. The penultimate chapter explores covering the mycelia infused rye with soil in a process that commercial fungi agriculture calls “casing,” which ultimately results in the generation of the fruiting bodies that we traditionally think of as mushrooms (though in the wild most of the organism is below ground.) The last chapter is about harvesting the mushrooms, preserving them, and determining dosage.

There is a substantial amount of front and back matter book-ending the aforementioned chapters. The front matter gives the reader some history of psychedelic mushrooms as well some insight into their effects. (The Preface and Forward are explicitly written by Terrence McKenna, but it’s said that the entire book is written by McKenna and his brother, Dennis.) The Forward and Introduction are where the book feels less like an agricultural how-to manual, and more like a guide to psychedelics, but the reader should be aware that this book is – first and foremost – a how-to guide. The back matter includes a range of helpful appended sections including a glossary, a bibliography, a timeline of psilocybin mushroom happenings, and a section to help one make conversions -- particularly between volume and weights for various materials that are used in cultivation.

There are many graphics employed throughout the book. Most importantly, there are several series of black-and-white photos that help clarify the process being described textually. There are also some line-drawn artworks that depict psychedelic mushroom in their cultural context – both in the ancient shamanic tradition and the more recent wave of use.

This is a quick read that gets into all the processes needed to cultivate mushrooms. The authors compare it to canning preserves in terms of the degree of complexity. (That rings true as both processes rely heavily on sterilization.) It is a how-to guide, and if one isn’t interested in the process of cultivation, one might find the book a bit dry. I found it interesting to learn about the cultivation process as well as the information from the Forward, Introduction, and Chronology about psychedelics, specifically. If you’re interested in cultivating mushrooms or are very curious about fungi, I’d recommend this book.

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