Pihkal A Chemical Love Story Author:Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin Tells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wife/research partner, and recounts decades devoted to the creation and investigation of psychedelic drugs as tools for the study of the human mind. Altered state experiences are explored in the context of intimacy.
Syntheses are dated but the leading story is fantastic. Ann is a much better writer than Shura but his sections aren't horrible... just rather bland. Her sections are worth reading and re-reading.