1975 Millbrook: The True Story of the Early Years of the Psychedelic Revolution

Description

First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

The scarce true first edition, later published in book form in 1977.

This volume presents Arthur Kleps' first hand account of his experiences at Millbrook with Timothy Leary. Kleps joined Leary in founding the Neo-American Church which sought to protect the right to use marijuana and hallucinogens as a religious sacrament.

Kleps narrates his time at Millbrook from 1963 to 1970, detailing the principles and doctrine of the church, as well as delving into philosophical interpretations of the psychedelic experience. 

Timothy Leary was a psychologist known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs. A highly controversial figure of his day, described by Richard Nixon as "the most dangerous man in America", and by Allen Ginsberg as "a hero of American consciousness". In 1963 he was given the Hitchcock Estate at Millbrook in New York, there undertaking research into psychedelics, hosting a number of people throughout the year who helped develop the party-oriented atmosphere. Nina Graboi described the estate as "a cross between a country club, a madhouse, a research institute, a monastery, and a Fellini movie set".

A captivating and noteworthy piece on counter-culture.