The Doors of Perception
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The Doors of Perception is an autobiographical book written by Aldous Huxley. Published in 1954, it elaborates on his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in May 1953. Huxley recall
First edition, published in 1954
A peyote cactus, from which mescaline is derived.
One of the copies of William Blake's unique hand painted editions, created for the original printing of the poem. The line from which Huxley draws the title is in the second to last stanza. This image represents Copy H, Plate 14 of The Marriage of Heaven and Hell which is currently held at The Fitzwilliam Museum.
The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer. "That mysterious artist was truly gifted with the vision that perceives the Dharma-Body as the hedge at the bottom of the garden", reflected Huxley.
The Doors
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The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They are considered
The Doors of Perception
…entheogenic model of understanding these drugs, that sees them within a spiritual context. This book was the influence behind Jim Morrison naming his band The Doors in 1965. In the 2016 film Doctor Strange, Stan Lee's character is seen reading the book, calling it, "hilarious…
The Doors in 1966. From left to right: Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger
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The Doors in 1966
Morrison's mugshot taken in New Haven