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Book Synopsis: One of the most essential works on the 1960s counterculture, Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Test ushered in an era of New Journalism. This is the seminal work on the hippie culture, a report on what it was like to follow along with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters as they launched the "Transcontinental Bus Tour" from the West Coast to New York, all while introducing acid (then legal) to hundreds of like-minded folks, staging impromptu jam sessions, dodging the Feds, and meeting some of the most revolutionary figures of the day."An American classic" (Newsweek) that defined a generation. "An astonishing book" (The New York Times Book Review) and an unflinching portrait of Ken Kesey, his Merry Pranksters, LSD, and the psychedelic 1960s.
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Immerse yourself in the raw and unfiltered experiences of the "Transcontinental Bus Tour" as it traverses the vast expanse from the vibrant West Coast to the bustling streets of New York. Witness the audacious introduction of acid, an unparalleled catalyst that shaped the lives of hundreds of like-minded individuals.
Within the pages of this book, you'll find yourself on a rollercoaster of thrilling encounters - impromptu jam sessions that defy conventions, heart-racing evasion of the authorities, and awe-inspiring meetings with some of the most revolutionary figures of the era. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test is more than just a book; it's an American classic that defined a generation.
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