Ecstasy: Collected Sex Writings 1960-1998

by Rick Doblin and Nicholas Saunders

Book Overview

An international bestseller with over 100,000 copies in print - one of the first sources of information about the drug and its correspondent dance culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932551203
• ISBN13: 9780932551207
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Quick American Archives
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Work!!

Of all the books on MDMA I've read this is by far the best. Very well organized and goes through everything concerning MDMA from its legal status to the chemistry behind it. The text is very easy to understand even for those who do not know much about this subject. All his statements are backed by solid evidence derived from independent research and real life stories. Saunders gives the reader a chance to decide for himself, rather than telling the reader 'This is what I looked up so this is what I think, and therefore what you think as well'. I would recommend this book to everyone. The author has dedicated his life to this subject, as indicated by the quality of his work.

A very informative book on E

Saunders, a brilliant and inquisitive man, writes of his experiences, research, and overall knoweledge of MDMA. From the chemical make-up to the trafficing of the drug, Saunders tackles the entire realm of Ecstasy and its culture. A must read for anyone curious about the subject - #1 Thesis on Ecstasy

Entheogens: Professional Listing

Earlier incarnations of this book, "E for Ecstasy," "Ecstasy and the Dance Culture," and "Ecstasy Reconsidered," have been chosen for listing in "Religion and Psychoactive Sacraments: An Entheogen Chrestomathy." http://www.csp.org/chrestomathy

Socially, politically and spiritually neccessary

This book examines objectively the use of MDMA ("Ecstasy," "mole") in the US and Europe. Saunders reviews many aspects of the drug and its culture (eg his personal experience, history, psychological dangers, social effects, safety, psychotherapy and much more). While the majority of readers probably use the drug or are thinking about using, non-users should read this work as well (it was recomended to me by a fellow parent who had bought it after learning that her 20 yearold son had begun using MDMA). Saunders did not recieve much publicity b/c of the taboo subject, although many reviewers and critics personally thanked him for a well written, informative book.

Comprehensive re physical and psychological use of MDMA

Although Nicholas Saunders believed passionately in the benefits of mdma use, the book doesn't hide the potential dangers of drug abuse. It provides a good balance against the hysterical idiocy of the tabloid press.