Works by
Peter Stafford
(Aka Peter G. Stafford)
(Writer)
[1939 - July 20, 2007]

Magic Mushrooms (2003)
There are more than 100 “entheogenic” fungi known to stimulate ecstatic states in those who use them. In this provocative guide, Peter Stafford probes the history of these ancient, popular — and misunderstood — natural psychoactive substances. The most famous of the fungi are here, including the psilocybin variety, along with more esoteric mushrooms such as fly agaric, panther caps, and soma. This handbook includes photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, and chapters on the history, botany, chemistry, mental and physical effects, and preparation of magic mushrooms.

Psychedelics (2001)
In Psychedelics, Peter Stafford offers a framework for understanding the enormous amount of information available on psychoactive substances. In addition to the photographs, illustrations, charts, and tables, he writes about the origins, varieties, physical and mental effects, societal benefits, complications, and drawbacks of psychedelics, particularly LSD, the most potent and representative of this class of drugs. Stafford also summarizes the promising studies that were halted in the 1960s, along with developments since that time, and offers a fascinating exploration of these drugs.

Psychedelics Encyclopedia (1993)
Psychedelics Encyclopedia is a fascinating historical reference on psychedelics-from the LSD-25 of the 60s to the memory enhancers of today. It draws from scientific research, personal accounts, and popular literature to document the properties attributed to psychedelic substances, their preparation and use, and the shifting social attitudes towards them over the past half-century. This is a remarkable sourcebook for anyone interested in the psychological, biological, physiological, and cultural aspects of psychedelics. Information on the history, botany, pharmacology, physical effects, mental effects, forms, and sources for:

• The LSD Family

• Marijuana & Relatives

• Peyote

• Mescaline & San Pedro

• Psychoactive Mushrooms

• The MDMA Cluster

• Yage & Harmaline

• Ibogaine

• Short Acting Tryptamines (DMT, DET, DPT)

• Other Psychoactive Substances

L.S.D.: The Problem-Solving Psychedelic (1967) with Bonnie Golightly
See also the website LSD: The Problem-Solving Psychedelic.

Yage in the Valley of Fire (1967)

My Prayer Book (1966)

Psychedelic Baby Reaches Puberty: An Assemblage (1961, 1971)