Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden, by Snu Voogelbreinder explores the vast world of psychoactive plants, animals and other organisms, and their uses in shamanism, spiritual exploration and healing. Encompassing scientific research, personal experience, ancient knowledge and esoteric philosophies, a multidisciplinary approach is taken, giving a wide view of the effects of natural substances on the mind, with an emphasis towards beneficial outcomes. Preliminary information is given regarding neurochemistry, drug-free consciousness alteration, and methods of use, from cultivation or wild-sourcing through to harvesting, processing, consumption and navigation of the effects. Thousands of species from over 1700 genera are discussed, with over 440 genera covered in greater detail, including botanical and zoological descriptions. Also included are a detailed index of natural chemicals of particular interest, and a huge bibliography containing thousands of reference entries.

    The book is partly illustrated in black & white, 510 pages, hardcover (22cm x 30.7cm x 4.1cm). Printed on sturdy Envirocare 100% Recycled post-consumer fibre (chlorine-free), using vegetable oil-based inks, benign press chemicals and 100% solar power in pre-press and print production. The manufacture was carbon-neutral.
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    Copies of the book are now available (retail only) for $100 (Australian) + postage & packaging.
    Each copy weighs around 1.95kg with standard packaging [see below], so please be aware that this makes the airmail postage costs expensive for international customers. I only charge the actual cost, and packaging costs are rounded down to the nearest 50c.
    NEW POSTAL PRICES AS OF JULY 2011
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    Australia: differs by post code, ranging from AU$9.85-$17.35 - please enquire. For registered post in Australia add $3.05 to the total.
    Standard packaging is AU$2 and consists of bubble wrap around the book, with an extra layer around the top and bottom ends, which is then sealed in a large padded postal bag. This is fine most of the time, though a lot can happen in transit and I'm not responsible for damaged goods due to postal mishandling. If you require insurance, please add AU$9 to the total. If you require your book to be posted in a box for a little more protection, including bubble wrap and packing material above and below, packaging costs will be AU$2.50; also, the total weight will then be over 2kg and the postage price goes up into the next weight category. In that case, add the following to the total - NZ: $4.00, Asia Pacific: $5.20, USA/Canada/Middle East: $7.45, Rest of World: $9.95

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    This edition has been self-published by the author and is limited to 500 copies. There is currently no certainty about a 2nd updated edition being made.

   To enquire or to place an order, send an e-mail message to:

goe
@
wideband.net.au

    Please be aware that this is a one-man operation and having finally got it out there after 15 years, there are other things in life I must do. As such, occasionally there may be unexpected delays in getting a reply to your message, although most e-mails are answered within 24hrs. I appreciate your patience and I assure you that I will reply as soon as I can.

       Sincerely,
         Snu Voogelbreinder

    This book is a fine complement to other classics of the genre, such as Christian Raetsch's Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants, Jonathan Ott's Pharmacotheon and Trout's Notes.