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The granddaddy of the various
psychedelic publications of the 1960s has aged remarkably well, mainly due
to its professional editorship (I believe Ralph Metzner was the main guy)
and a serious academic tone. Those expecting crazy ramblings or Learyesque
propaganda will be surprised. The list of contributors is very impressive,
though it should be pointed out that much of the material was reprinted from
earlier sources. The magazine's early years deal primarily with ethno-botanic,
medical and sociological topics, while there is a clear
shift towards getting with the freakout hippie times in 1967. The later
issues are still well worth checking out and have lots of far out graphics
from various famous artists. The magazine folded in 1971.
"The Psychedelic Review" sold fairly well from the outset, and all
original issues can be tracked down with a bit of patience. The first four
issues were reprinted sometime in the late 1960s, and there are also two
different original runs for issues #1-2. For a sample, check out the
"Psychedelic Reader", which is an anthology book of selected
material from the early years. Of the individual issues, #4 and #10 are
somewhat less interesting, and can be saved for last if you're on the hunt.
Announcement
of upcoming magazine,
from the Harvard Journal 1963
Complete scans of all issues can be found at the esteemed MAPS website, here.
Psychedelic Review #
1
Summer 1963
Psychedelic Review #
2
1963
Psychedelic Review #
3
1964
Psychedelic Review #
4
1964
Psychedelic Review #
5
1965
Envelope for Psychedelic Review
subscription
Psychedelic Review #
6
1965
Psychedelic Review #
7
1966
Psychedelic Review #
8
This issue features
an original drawing by Michael Bowen (illustrating Leary's DMT article), and
in subsequent issues lots of graphic material would be featured.
1966
Psychedelic Review #
9
Front cover & contents
Photos from peyote ritual with Humphry Osmond
LSD art by Isaac Abrams
1967
Psychedelic Review #
10
Front cover & contents
Mandala by Isaac Abrams
1969
Psychedelic Review # 11
1971
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