Albert Hofmann books in order
Swiss chemist
- Lived
- 1906–2008
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 3
Albert Hofmann published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Lsd (2003).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Albert Hofmann
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Lsd
Albert Hofmann's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Lsd (2003)
Other books in order
Plants of the Gods (1979)
Transmitter-Receiver Concept of Reality (1984)
About Albert Hofmann
Albert Hofmann was a Swiss chemist known for being the first to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann's team also isolated, named and synthesized the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Hofmann discovered the structure of chitin in 1929. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Albert Hofmann FAQ
- How many books has Albert Hofmann written?
- Albert Hofmann published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Albert Hofmann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lsd.
- What is Albert Hofmann's last book?
- Lsd (2003).
- What is Albert Hofmann's most famous book?
- Lsd (2003) is Albert Hofmann's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.