Aug 06, 2019 brian blomerths graphic novel bicycle day tells the story of the psychedelic ride made in 1943 by swiss chemist albert hofmann as he researched the drug lsd. Bicycle day is an international holiday that commemorates the date that dr. One of the finest looking books you will have the pleasure of flicking. Brian blomerths graphic novel bicycle day tells the story of the psychedelic ride made in 1943 by swiss chemist albert hofmann as he researched the drug lsd. Three days earlier, he had absorbed a small amount of the drug either through his fingertips or by accidentally ingesting it. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alco. Albert hofmann 1906present is none other than the swiss chemist who created the most enigmatic, and strangest chemical known to man, lsd25.
Albert hofmann was a swiss chemist best known for being the father of lsd, or lysergic acid diethylamide. Bicycle day patch albert hofmann 1943 lsd psychedelic hippie. Three days later, on april 19, 1943 a day now known as bicycle day hofmann intentionally ingested 250 micrograms of lsd, then rode home on a bike a journey that became, pun intended, the first intentional acid trip. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. Albert hofmann authored more than 100 scientific articles and wrote a number of books, including lsd. Apr 29, 2008 albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Exactly 71 years ago, april 19, 1943, albert hofmann, a chemist for sandoz. This week reactions is celebrating bicycle day with some psychedelic science. Intrigued by the experience, hofmann dosed himself with 250 micrograms of lsd and then biked his way home through the streets of basel on april 19, 1943, making him the first person ever to intentionally drop acid.
Take a brief trip with dr samuel douglas to the origin of lsd and bicycle day and how this enigmatic substance might be used in future bicycle day occurs on 19 april, when drug nerds, counterculture buffs and freethinkers everywhere commemorate the firstever deliberate ingestion of lysergic acid diethylamide, otherwise known as lsd. Apr 11, 2017 this week reactions is celebrating bicycle day with some psychedelic science. Hofmanns work produced other important drugs, including methergine, used to treat postpartum. Brian blomerths book combines detailed, disneylike elements with. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. In the confessions section at the end of the book, blomerth admits to failing high school chemistry. Bicycle day illuminates the life of swiss scientist albert hofmann, the. This is not to be confused with the uns world bicycle day. Apr 19, 2020 on the afternoon of april 19th, 1943, the swiss chemist albert hofmann dropped acid, and rode his bike home. Several years later, he sent an announcement made by one of his students to friends and internet lists. On april 19, 1943, albert hofmann, the swiss father of psychedelic medicine, dropped lysergic acid diethylamide and went on a bike ride.
Brian blomerths graphic novel bicycle day illuminates the life swiss scientist albert hofmann, the first person in history to purposely ingest lsd. Brian blomerth chronicles albert hofmanns seminal first trip in. Overall, lsd was prescribed as treatment to over 40,000 patients. Albert hofmann has 49 books on goodreads with 181 ratings. Apr 30, 2008 that day, april 19, later became memorialized by lsd enthusiasts as bicycle day. A story for bicycle day after consuming magic mushrooms in basel, switzerland, i ran into albert hofmann, the chemist who catalyzed the psychedelic era. Lsd my problem child albert hofmann contents translators preface foreword 1 how lsd originated 2 lsd in animal experiments and biological research 3 chemical modifications of lsd 4 use of lsd in psychiatry 5 from remedy to inebriant 6 the mexican relatives of lsd 7 radiance from ernst junger 8 meeting with aldous huxley. Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism and science 9780979862229 by albert hofmann. Brian blomerths bicycle day, a mindbending book recounting the. On january 11, 2006, hofmann became a centenarian, and the occasion of his 100th birthday was the focus of an international symposium on lsd. Brian blomerths bicycle day recounts it with transcendental colour. Hofmann s work produced other important drugs, including methergine, used to treat postpartum.
On bicycle day, albert hofmann took the first lsd trip. Brian blomerth chronicles albert hofmanns seminal first trip. Albert hofmann was born in baden, switzerland, on january 11, 1906. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In his debut graphic novel bicycle day, brooklyn illustrator brian. With brian blomerths bicycle day, the artist has produced his most ambitious. Roberts, then a professor at northern illinois university, invented the name bicycle day when he founded the first bicycle day celebration at his home. As of today, hofmann is still alive and well at the ripe old age of 100 years.
Carlos castaneda was a reclusive author whose bestselling series of books include the teachings of don juan, published in 1968. Jun 26, 2019 brian blomerths graphic novel bicycle day illuminates the life swiss scientist albert hofmann, the first person in history to purposely ingest lsd. In 1999, while, researching a book on mysticism, i flew to basel to. And for my first graphic novel, i needed a story that was simple enough to condense, but still enough of a story to make a book out of. I expect its been posted here before, and most of you may well have seen it, but since theres a few posts about bicycle day, i thought it might be of interest. Despite his familys lack of means, hofmann spent an idyllic childhood exploring. Brian blomerths graphic novel bicycle day tells the story of the psychedelic. Apr, 2020 bicycle day 2020 and the lessons learned from lsd consciousness and psychedelics bicycle day 2020 and lessons learned from lsd with lucius werthmuller. Hi all, i thought id post albert hoffmans trip report from his first full lsd trip on 250g. Bicycle day is increasingly citation needed observed in psychedelic communities as a day to celebrate the discovery of lsd. This bicycle day, celebrate albert hofmanns psychedelic discovery.
Albert hofmann, a researcher with the swiss chemical company sandoz, first developed lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1938. This day is now known as bicycle day, because he began to feel the effects of the drug as he rode home on a bike. The famous bicycle day patch showing albert hofmann on his first lsd experience riding on his bicycle. Til bicycle day 19th april celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lsd in 1943, and the harrowing ride home on his bicycle after deliberately ingesting a dose of the drug. Three days later, on april 19, 1943, he decided to verify his results by intentionally ingesting 250 ug of lsd. By the mid1950s, lsdresearch was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Hofmann, who worked in the pharmaceutical department of sandoz laboratories in basel. Apr 19, 2020 this bicycle day, celebrate albert hofmanns psychedelic discovery. Skip the next few paragraphs if you want to go straight to it. Bicycle day is commemorated as the day swiss scientist albert hofmann discovered the effects of the psychedelic substance lysergic acid diethylamide, also known as lsd. That day, he became the first human to experience the effects of lsd after accidentally ingesting a minute amount.
A graphic novel trips out on the discovery of lsd eye on design. This bicycle day, celebrate albert hofmanns psychedelic. April 19 is now known as bicycle day, a celebration of all things hofmann and lsd by psychonauts around the globe. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on his bicycle after. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including lsd. Bicycle day is april 19, commemorating april 19, 1943, when dr. Hoffmans full trip report of bicycle day 19th april 1943. Jul 22, 2019 a remarkable, intensely visual unpacking of four pivotal days in the life of swiss chemist albert hofmann, brian blomerths brilliant bicycle day recounts the historical happening when hofmann would embark on the worlds first acid trip in april 1943. Albert hofmann, swiss chemist who discovered the psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide lsd, which he first synthesized in 1938 by isolating compounds found in ergot claviceps purpurea, a fungus affecting rye. Brian blomerths bicycle day, a mindbending book recounting.
Apr 19, 2017 on bicycle day, albert hofmann took the first lsd trip. That day, april 19, later became memorialized by lsd enthusiasts as bicycle day. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. On bicycle day, he took 250 g of lsd intentionally and, fearing he had made himself ill, cycled home from his. Bicycle day, albert hofmann and the accidental origins of lsd. Chemist albert hofmann first discovered the psychedelic effects of. With brian blomerths bicycle day, the artist has produced his most ambitious work to date. The celebration of bicycle day originated in dekalb, illinois, in 1985, when thomas b. However, it isnt exactly in reference to a literal bicycle trip.
Bicycle day on 19 april is the 75th anniversary of the day albert hofmann accidentally discovered lsd, changing his perceptions and the citys future. April 19, known as bicycle day, commemorates the day dr. An interview with lucius werthmuller, coauthor of mystic chemist the celebration of bicycle day commemorates the day that swiss chemist and discoverer of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd, albert hofmann, first intentionally ingested lsd in a selfexperiment conducted in order to ascertain its effects. Nowadays, psychonauts and lsd enthusiasts commemorate the event every april 19th, on whats called bicycle day. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Albert hofmann first tripped on lsd lysergic acid diethylamide25 and bicycled home from his. Hofmann discovered the full effects of lsd on his bewildering bike ride home from the lab. In his debut graphic novel bicycle day, brooklyn illustrator brian blomerth takes us on a mindbending journey recounting the events of 19 april 1943 when swiss mystic chemist albert hofmann intentionally ingested an experimental dose of the new compound known as lysergic acid diethylamide and embarked on the worlds first ever acid trip. Brian blomerth, bicycle day, the story of albert hofmanns first lsd trip.
The day that has been dubbed bicycle day does have to do with a trip. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on his bicycle. To celebrate this bicycle day, id like to describe one of the strangest trips of. The annual day is upon us once more, and it is our sacred duty to revolt against global panic with a healthy dose of reverie. The incredible story of albert hofmann and the birth of lsd. Brian blomerths bicycle day by brian blomerth, 9781944860240. Phd and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This bicycle day, celebrate albert hofmann s psychedelic discovery. Apr 19, 2018 bicycle day on 19 april is the 75th anniversary of the day albert hofmann accidentally discovered lsd, changing his perceptions and the citys future.