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Everything above, plus 2 autographed copies of the book with a personal message; OR -- 1 autographed copy, plus an autographed DVD of selected audio/video talks by Terence and Dennis McKenna.
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This is a new incentive at the $90 level, thanks to friends Richard Meech, creator of the incredible documentary Vine of the Souls, and Mitch Schultz,creator of another incredible documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule, already known to many in our community. Thanks to their support, I can now offer up to 50 backers a dual set of both DVDs, autographed by the creators, and me (I am a talking head in both films). These are one of a kind documentaries on the topics of ayahuasca and DMT, respectively. And, an added benefit of opting for this incentive: immediate gratification! You won't have to wait for the book to be finishes to collect your reward; these DVDs can go out within a week (or so) of the end of the pledge period.
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All incentives offered at the $35 and lower levels, including one autographed hard copy of the book. In addition, backers at this level will receive an autographed copy of Journey Through the Spheres, a CD of Terence's talks interspersed with musical pieces. This CD was lovingly put together to honor Terence's passing by the Novelty Group. There are only 25 copies in existence. One of them can be yours in return for a $90 pledge.
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All items above, plus your name included as a “patron” in the Acknowledgements section of the book.
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Backers at this level will receive everything included in the $100 level, plus a free pass to the EvolverIntensives.com webinar series, coming up in June and July. There are only 10 passes available at this incentive level.
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All items above, plus an advance peek at one of the chapters (PDF).
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Backers at this level will receive everything promised at the $500 level, plus a copy of a limited edition poster of the iconic photograph that has been posted as the 'theme' for this Kickstarter project, namely Terry and Denny gazing into the abyss. I intend to make a number of high-resolution copies of this image; 30 of them will be offered as incentives at this new level.
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All items above, plus a two-hour Skype video conference call with the donor and a selected group of friends.
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At some point soon after the book is complete I intend to create an audiobook version of the book, that will be read in my voice. Backers who choose this level will receive everything promised at the lower levels (except for those that are limited), an iconic poster, a PDF of the chapter, and a copy of the audio book at least six months in advance of its release to the open market. This incentive is limited to the first 10 backers who choose it.
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There's a new incentive at the $2500 level that is kind of unique. For one thing, it's an auction, available to only one backer. Please consult update #15 for details about this incentive
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After the book is complete, I will travel to your city and present a one-day workshop to the patron and a selected group of friends (I will request an additional contribution to cover 50% of airfare and accommodation expenses). This reward level will also include 2 autographed hard cover copies of the book, or one autographed copy + one autographed DVD collection as you prefer.
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This is another unique item that I'm auctioning to the highest bidder, starting at the incentive level of $5000. When Terence & I first wrote the Invisible Landscape, several years before it was published, we gave it another name: Shamanic Investigations. There are only four copies of this book in existence. I own two of them. I will give an autographed copy of one of them to the highest bidder, starting at a minimum bid of $5000. This incentive is available to only one backer. Please consult update #15 for details about this incentive
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Dennis McKenna has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 30 years. He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. He is the younger brother of Terence McKenna. He currently teaches in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota.
I came across what looks like a worthy project that still needs funding, and I think it will interest some of you guys. Looks like it will be a beautifully shot film, but requires funds to continue. Take a look:
http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Ayahuasca-Project-The-Jungle-Prescription
P.S I hope the book is coming along well, Dennis, good luck with everything :)
Spread the word!
Chapter One - Who am I? - The unpacking of the Mckenna Mojo begins!
In case you only just got here, the 'Terence Mckenna Omibus - TMOM-2012', is a series of 12 clips, each 12:12:12 in duration.
Register on this Forum: http://www.cognitionfactor.net/forum/ for insider information, giveaways and discounts.
Well the "molecules of madness" kickstarter flopped due to promised mainstream media support bailing.
Tony Wright has a new book project on indiegogo aimed at getting a new version of Left In The Dark out, as well as a more accessible mainstream book on the topic, with help of Andrew Crofts.
Heres the project: http://igg.me/p/52225…
Through the end of September, Erowid.org is running a fundraising drive, attempting to get 777 discrete donations. Just last month, Erowid provided reliable information on psychoactives to 2.3 million unique visitors. Although this non-profit organization is very (IMO) non-aggressive with their pledge drives, this is the first time where it appears as though a fundraising goal might not be reached. Seriously? Nearly two-and-a-half million people used the site last month, and we can't get 777 (or more!) to donate a few bucks? Of course that is ludicrous! Please visit http://www.erowid.org to see how you can help. Thanks! -- Jon Hanna
Joanna Harcourt Smith, former lover, fellow outlaw, and companion of Timothy Leary during the darkest days of his career, has decided that now is the time to share her story, and has launched a Kickstarter stie to get things rolling. Here is the URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1223525116/tripping-the-bardo-with-timothy-leary
Her story should be of interest to many in our community. I have already made a modest pledge and urge others to support this worthy project, if you are able..
the URL I posted for Oliver's film may not work for some reason. Here is a corrected link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/903099816/from-neurons-to-nirvana-the-great-medicines
Speaking of worthy Kickstarter projects, of interest to our community, I'd like to recommend Oliver Hockenhull's movie project, Neurons to Nirvana. Oliver is an extremely talented film maker, and this project is a labor of love. It's the best cinematic documentary on the current cutting edge of psychedelic research. It's worthy of your support if you can manage it:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/903099816/from-neurons-to-nirvana-the-great-medicines
Hello everyone!
Please check out the 'molecule of madness' project on kickstarter and help get that underway!! I'm sure this crowd will find it VERY interesting. Its a documentary being made on the theory presented by Tony Wright in his book -Left In The Dark, which Dennis was kind enough to write a brilliant forward for (which you can read on the website), and has talked about in one of the audio-updates posted here. Links:
http://leftinthedark.org.uk/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lanawalker/molecules-of-madness-the-story-of-our-descent-to-i/posts
much love
Hey you guys - I found a poignant segment of Dennis' talk at Storm Brewery in Vancouver from a few weeks ago. The experience of photosynthesis on ayahuasca! I know a journalist there videotaped the whole thing, but I cannot remember the name of the magazine or where he would post it... http://www.archive.org/details/DennisMckennasFirstPersonExperienceOfPhotosynthesis
So many comments here, all good! I very much appreciate your support for this project, and it seems clear that it's eagerly awaited!
A couple of housekeeping matters. I've made a small database of all backers from the Kickstarter data. So if you have issues, like you pledged for a different incentive level but were not credited, your Amazonpayments.com payment did not go through, or you are having problems with getting a pass to the Evolver Intensives webinars, let me know with a message (not a comment!) on this site or my Facebook site, and I'll do my best to get it straightened out.
Touchdown e-mail with Jennifer was apologetic and sincere for the mix-up. Replay of video brightens my illusory egoic half-gloom about missing something important like personal pictures! and Dennis sounds like he's ready to write and drink Mai Tais so, at the end of the day........SMIIIILLES EVERYONE, SMIILLES!! Thanks Jen! and of course you too Dennis!
1nelove
Evolver Intensives added an additional 30 spots for Dennis' webinar as part of a KickStarter incentive. I am sure some things got mixed up and it was an accident that some people got forgotten. Do not worry - the archive is a complete rip of the WebEX conference, which will include everything that participants saw. Video, audio, pictures, chat stream etc.
Commanchero, I got an email from Jennifer with links on Friday 06/03. The links worked, but the hosting system was a bit buggy. Keep at it, I found the dialog worthwhile.
Well I never got anything from Evolver, I got an email saying to respond via email to the ghost Jennifer (jennifer@evolver.net) I have sent many emails to this address and never any reply, nothing. I put multiple diff. tags in the subject even copied and pasted what Dennis said to put in there nothing-I believe it has been 4-5 days since I first sent out a reply and still nothing-I emailed her twice yesterday, nothing. We will see how this goes but I also know of at least two others in the same boat-lame. It is nice to know that personal pics were shown, ohh since there is only an audio archive I guess I missed out on that as well. Nice.
Dave
Yay! I'm so happy, well done everyone, and Dennis!
There was an email from Evolver Intensives the same day of the talk that gave a link to access the talk. I got on at the last minute and enjoyed the entire conference - except my wi-fi crapped out at the very last minute. All of the conferences will be archived. There were many rare and special pictures from Dennis' personal archive on display. Daniel Pinchbeck talked a great deal about Jose Arguelles and positive psychic abilities to bring to the forefront to promote a transformation in consciousness that can ride the acceleration process that reaches midnight, so to speak, in 2012. There was a lot of discussion about TimeWave Zero as well, which Dennis has admitted to not putting too much stock in. Ralph Abraham will no longer be able to join the Evolver webinar and may be replaced by a mathematician that is also somewhat skeptical about TW0. Perhaps Peter Meyer could be asked to participate as well - for a healthy and informative debate or discussion...
Well, the success of this funding project is certainly one of the more exciting developments in the area of psychedelic studies in many years. The wild and wooly meanderings of the Mckenna brothers truly opened up not only my intellectual world as a young man, but eventually opened my eyes to the planes of the imaginal/cognitive-spiritual-visionary imagination. To this day, I still do not believe that the psychedelic community has truly begun to contend with these higher domains in any sort of rigorous or truly objective way. The ideas subsequent to the experiment at La Chorrera--though more mythopoetic than scientific--are unique in their perspective on this 'invisible landscape,' and I greatly look forward to the insight afforded by Dennis' forthcoming book.
Congrats on getting funded. However, somehow, I was charged 70 and it says I will receive the 35 dollar package. I would indeed like the 70 dollar package :)
CONGRATS Dennis!!!! We are very happy for you. Now get to writing ;-)
Very good news! Congratulations!! I look forward to receiving and reading my copy of the book when it's finished.
Dr.Dennis J.McKenna, MARCH 5 1971 "Hypercarbolation Day" Will LIVE Forever!! Thank You
Just wondering what happened with the Evolver passes??? Was really looking forward to Sunday's talk.
And my banking issues have been fixed. I am once again a $35 pledger! Now...time for some much needed sleep.
Same story here. e-mailed Jen as prompted and no reply - no direction, no intensive. Hope this gets fixed before the second one - I'm sure it was great.
Excelsior!
Emailed Jennifer on Saturday as requested, had no reply since, no info on the talk, so missed it too... Fail again, Evolver...
How were you able to access the talk? did you get an access code via email? just wondering because we were so looking forward to it and then nada.
The WebConfwrapped 46 min ago. Clunky tech, juicy rap.
maybe I can get a response after Mass in 853 moments.?? Blah
how do I get on Evolver for the webcast thing-what is going on ???
Unfortunately, because banks keep stupid hours, I'm having to temporarily take my pledge to $1, and hope that I can make it to the bank by noon on Monday to deposit cash, and return to the $35 pledge level...not that it matters to anyone besides me, of course.
God, I can't imagine what your mother must of though of you two when you were growing up! Must of been a constant headache to understand your minds!
=D we fuk'n made it! hahaha I think yesterday once again the Elves learned a new way to say HOORAY! :DDDD
Hey GeoGaddi00, Ha! No, that wasn't me .... I wish it had been though!
yay
Congratulations Dennis!! You and your brother have touched so many lives and this book is a dream come true. I know Terence would be so happy to know you are making this a reality and you have the love and support from us all.
Andrew
The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss - 2012! Most excellent KickStarter collaboration everyone. Great rally of support and informative updates Dennis - as well as wonderful incentives. Looking forward to the Evolvers Intensive webinar. I also thoroughly enjoyed your talk last week at Storm Brewery. Your account of your first ayahuasca experience blew my mind. Hey Terrence O'Brien: Was that you with the good hash?
Ever Upward Commander Noah!
Dennis,
HOORAY!! I am so looking forward to this book. Love is all there is!
Hugs and love and support,
Barbara
THOU ART VICTORIOUS!
Congratulations Dennis !!! 81+K !!! can not wait to get my copy .... All the best in your upcoming busy but exciting work.
congrats to you Dennis and everyone who backed this. the work you've already done will one day be recognized for its groundbreaking importance to the human endeavor and the telling of this story is an exciting addition to that already epic body of work. the more thoroughly you spill the beans and pack-in the factoids the better! and i am just as interested as hearing about you as i am Terence.
beyond this i hope you continue to write and speak as long as you possibly can and i'll be anxiously awaiting this read and saving sick-days for its release!!!
love and blessings always.
Im so happy this kickstarter idea came through! We're Soo excited to read your side of the story Dennis! Peace!
Wow! Great news. Congrats Dennis. Enjoyed meeting you last Friday at Storm Brewery (You signed my book and I gave you a CD). Look forward to the UBC conference too. Cheers!
Couple of other things (I wanted to post the message below before I screwed up and lost it). But a few housekeeping items. I will post a new, detailed update on this site as soon as I get home and rest a little, and get my head around what we've actually done here! As the project continues, this site will remain operational (I think) and I'll continue to use it and the project site on Facebook to keep folks in the loop and informed about my progress (or lack of same, but hopefully that won't happen). Look for more updates in a couple of days!
And, the goal has been met, 5 days ahead of the deadline, thanks to YOU! The incentives that are listed are still available until the funding window closes on Monday, and if they are of interest, far be it for me to discourage anyone from making a pledge. The passes to the Evolver Intensives webinars may appeal to some and there are still some available (although to be honest you might save money by registering directly at the site:http://evolverintensives.com/upcoming/psychedelic-adventures-at-the-edge-of-the-abyss.html).
The first one starts Sunday and I hope to see some of you there. At the $90 level are some incentives that have some appeal; the book + the Journey Through the Spheres CD, or alternatively, the book + autographed copies of the wonderful documentary DVDs, Richard Meech's Vine of the Souls and Mitch Schultze's movie, DMT: the Spirit Molecule. Both of these are still available at the $90 pledge level so if you are interested, feel free to go ahead and pledge and I'll be sure you get those promised items. Same goes pretty much for any of the other incentives, except for Shamanic Investigations. That goes to the anonymous backer who stepped up and pledged 10 K and put this thing over the top! You know who you are...and a very special thanks to you!
OK, that's it for now! Thanks again to all, and to all, a good night.
Hello supporters and friends of this project! (and I do mean friends)!
well if you are reading this you know that the goal was reached and exceeded within the last 24 hours. I am amazed, delighted, humbled, and ecstatic! It is YOUR support and enthusiasm that has made this possible. It is YOU, it is US as a community, that has created this opportunity. I am grateful to everyone who backed this project, not only with their hard-earned cash, but with their LOVE and willingness to spread the word. I've learned so much about the community of like-minded souls who are out there. You are beautiful, kind people, and I will do my very best to meet your expectations and justify the confidence you have shown in me and in the idea for this project. Thank you so much!
im overwhelmed with joy, thank you everyone and everything. really affirms that we as a conscience community can do anything. this calls for a celebtration. :-)
What was this all about again? ;-)
Congratulations!!! Cannot wait to support you on such a cool journey.
ALL GNOMES SAY HOOOOOOORAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!
YOU DID IT! WOOOO!