Patrick lundborg new music and songs patrick lundborg new of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. Missing lcc 1 music 5 music guide 1 psychedelia 1 psychedelic 2 r7 1. Paul major has lived resolutely at the edge of outsider music culture for nearly a halfcentury. This is a goddamn noble effort, and one so vast its almost guaranteed to fail, but. Patrick lundborg 1967 june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid. In his compendium of psychedelic culture, psychedelia 2012, patrick lundborg speaks of greys position. The acid archives second edition by patrick lundborg rate. Patrick lundborg was a unique and interesting writer, and his personality and.
Patrick lundborg born 1967 is a writer on pop culture and author of the book the acid archives. The psychedelia site is intended as an appendix to the 2012 book of the same name, written by patrick lundborg. A groundbreaking new book from the author of the highlyacclaimed acid archives, published by lysergia. From 1964, one recalls learyalpertmetzners generally useless guidebook the psychedelic experience as illustrating this presumed overlap. His contribution in the world of psychedelia have mesmerized me and tons of other psychedelicist. Is it true that youve been researching your recent book psychedelia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Patrick lundborgs massive tome psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life has been out for a while now, and has received much praise and acclaim internationally. Its a well researched and well written book about a subject you could. This is a translated version of a podcast interview we did with patrick lundborg in may 20, which was recorded in swedish. Psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborgs and lysergias greatest achievement so far. Patrick lundborgs weighty tome psychedelia respectfully adds to the definitive metapsychedelic cultural commentary sparked first by daniel. With special focus on psychedelic music and culture, lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and cd liner notes. The psychedelic poetry of tommy hall 2001 july 16, 2009 at 2. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I was honored to be able to conduct this interview with my friend patrick lundborg, who recently passed away on june 11th, 2014. As we believe this is of interest for all of us into psychedelic music we have now summarized what patrick said and translated it for all to enjoy. While psychedelic, entheogenic or hallucinogenic substances have been used by many traditional cultures throughout history mostly for religious purposes, recorded philosophical speculation and analysis of these substances, their phenomenological effects and the relevance of these altered states of. Lundborg had a bachelor of science a second edition of the acid archives.
Plenty of labels are interested in the psychedelic rock bands from the late 60s, early 70s and there is a new wave of bands that are taking this sounds from the past and starting their own psychedelic rock bands. A larger number of people are exploring psychedelic states of mind in the world today than at any other point in history. But the early 1990s was the time i published my first book and when i could imagine a future in which i would write a book about psychedelia in general, so 20 years seems accurate. But like his swirling subject, he cannot help pursuing byways, tracking trains of. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg is the firstever book to present psychedelic culture in its full complexity and range. As an early private press and real people record collector turned eminent, underground rock n roller, his influence is felt if not heard all around usuntil now. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg psychedelic press book. Lundborg has a bachelor of science degree in information science from stockholm university, 1991. With special focus on psychedelic music and culture, lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and cd liner notes within. Although one can assume that very few of todays psychedelicists have actually read it, the late psychedelic researcher patrick lundborg described the book as a cornerstone in the psychedelic library. In late 2012, music writer and avid record collector patrick lundborg returned with a followup to his acclaimed book acid archives.
Dec 04, 2012 psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborgs and lysergias greatest achievement so far. Jun 11, 2014 patrick lundborg, author of amazing acid archive and psyhedelia passed. It is a pleasure to observe the continuing interest in psychedelia around the world, the latest sign of which is a new edition of one of the early classics, alan watts the joyous cosmology. An ancient culture, a modern way of life is a product of 20 years research and patrick lundborg s greatest achievement. This time though, the focus was not exclusively on psychedelic music, but rather psychedelic culture in a general, all encompassing sense. With special focus on psychedelic music and culture,lundborg has published four books and written numerous magazine articles and cd liner notes within. An ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborg and lysergias greatest achievement so far. Interview with patrick lundborg revisited arkivet podcast. Patrick lundborg, author of amazing acid archive and psyhedelia passed. Swedish underground psychedelics documenter patrick lundborg has died age 47. Patrick lundborg is a dapper swedish record collector and culture writer with a penchant for the american underground scene. These days we have a nice revival of psychedelic rock. First of all, visionary art would not be the active, promising field it is today without the appearance of alex grey on the scene. The acid archives second edition by patrick lundborg page.
A groundbreaking book from the author of the highlyacclaimed acid archives. Rip patrick lundborg its psychedelic baby magazine. Originally published in 1962 this has been out of print for decades, while the interest in watts shows no signs of. This is a bonus part of my post my book collection. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Out of a colorful history that spans 3,500 years, emerges a philosophy and way of life that is as dazzling and rich as the psychedelic experience itself. Lundborg had a bachelor of science degree in applied systems science datavetenskap in swedish from stockholm university, with additional studies in classic philosophy and the history of religion.
The acid archives second edition by patrick lundborg. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern lifestyle by. Jul 16, 2009 patrick lundborg a quest for pure sanity. Psychedeliaan ancient culture, a modern way of life is patrick lundborg s and lysergias greatest achievement so far. I made an interview with him, when his book came out, which is by far the most complete work about psychedelic state of mind and just a few. Psychedelia is all you can imagine, and then some popmatters. Patrick lundborg search results boomkat the first edition of the acid archives book has long been out of print with second hand copies fetching large sums. Patrick lundborg was a unique and interesting writer, and his personality and outlook shape the book. Lundborg was best known as the author of psychedelia and acid archives, and wrote many essays and liner notes relating to psychedelic music and culture, including a reference guide to the th floor elevators, regularly publishing on his website until his death. Its a well researched and well written book about a subject you could potentially approach from many different angles. It continued to happen throughout the 70s, but people dont really realize that. The acid archives a book by patrick lundborg with aaron milenski and ron moore lundborg.
Born 1953, alex grey is the leading psychedelic artist of today, and also one of the foremost proponents of. Lundborg was an original member of the lumber island acid. Its the best book i have come across so far in the realms of record collecting. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern way of life, is the first book ever to present psychedelic culture in its full complexity and range. This is my attempt to list all the artists and samplers mentioned in patrick lundborg deceased 2014 and cos essential book on underground and rare uscanadian lps. As a diligent guide through psychedelia in theory and practice, patrick lundborg moves forward in time and space.
An ancient culture, a modern way of life by lundborg, patrick isbn. An ancient culture, a modern way of life for the last 20. Psychedelic music and psychedelic culture did not go away in the late 60s. Patrick lundborgs weighty tome psychedelia respectfully adds to the definitive metapsychedelic cultural commentary sparked first by daniel pinchbecks now infamous breaking open the head. The bulk of the book deals with the specific history of psychedelic drug use over the centuries although, as youd expect, the main focus is on the latter half of the.
The acid archives by patrick lundborg librarything. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He was a brilliant, warm, and humorous soul, with an unprecedented passion for investigating altered states. My life of rock and revolution in the 60s, a brand new book by richard goldstein ive been meaning to check out about the haightashbury scene and such. Psychedelia by patrick lundborg is the first ever book to present psychedelic culture in its full complexity and range. Jun 20, 2014 im honored to have conducted this interview with patrick lundborg, author of the psychedelic bible psychedelia, who recently passed away. The topic of this interview is also covered to a greater extent in his book psychedelia. Note towards the definition of a psychedelic philosophy. Hes done a few quite good books, including acid archives, and has now set his sights on unpacking several thousand years of psychedelic history and laying the whole thing out for us. The reason why its separate is because while the main post is highly selective, this one is not.
Interview with writer and researcher on psychedelic pop culture. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. More than anything i think this interview shows what a brilliant, warm, and humorous soul he was, with an unprecedented passion for investigating altered states of consciousness, especially via psychedelics benton rooks. The reason why its separate is because while the main post is. Philosophy of psychedelics is the philosophical investigation of the psychedelic experience.
Patrick lundborg 1967 june 7, 2014 was a writer on psychedelic culture and author of the books psychedelia and the acid archives. The trippy side of vintage vinyl collectors weekly. Patrick lundborg the firstever book to present psychedelic culture. Includes cover photos, publication information, and links to where you can buy them. Psychedelia an ancient culture, a modern lifestyle by patrick. Patrick lundborg is a dapper swedish record collector and culture writer with a. Oct 09, 2016 this also ends the written and translated version of our interview with patrick lundborg. The bulk of the book deals with the specific history of psychedelic drug use. Interview with patrick lundborg of, author of the acid. With special focus on psychedelic culture, lundborg has published five books and written numerous magazine essays and album liner notes within the field. Psychedelia is one of the most essential books in the argument for psychedelic shamanism and selfinitiation into metaphysical mysteriesat this. Enthusiasts have been so bowled over by their early journeys into innerspace that theyve rushed to apply the first paradigm that seemed to fit. An ancient culture, a modern way of life is a product of 20 years research and patrick lundborgs greatest achievement.