The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Tom Wolfe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test immerses readers in the vibrant, chaotic heart of the 1960s counterculture, chronicling the legendary cross-country journey of Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters. This seminal work of New Journalism vividly illustrates their quest for expanded consciousness through LSD, presenting a kaleidoscopic view of a generation pushing societal boundaries. Wolfe's distinctive prose captures the era's revolutionary spirit and the profound impact of psychedelic experiences on American youth. The narrative details the Pranksters' communal experiments and their encounters with iconic figures, painting an unforgettable portrait of a pivotal cultural moment. It argues for the transformative power of their unconventional lifestyle and their lasting legacy on art, music, and thought.
Author: Tom Wolfe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test immerses readers in the vibrant, chaotic heart of the 1960s counterculture, chronicling the legendary cross-country journey of Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters. This seminal work of New Journalism vividly illustrates their quest for expanded consciousness through LSD, presenting a kaleidoscopic view of a generation pushing societal boundaries. Wolfe's distinctive prose captures the era's revolutionary spirit and the profound impact of psychedelic experiences on American youth. The narrative details the Pranksters' communal experiments and their encounters with iconic figures, painting an unforgettable portrait of a pivotal cultural moment. It argues for the transformative power of their unconventional lifestyle and their lasting legacy on art, music, and thought.