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American medicinal chemist, biochemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author

Lived
1925–2014
Country
United States
Books
5

Alexander Shulgin published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Controlled Substances (1991). The best-known is TiHKAL (1997).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Shulgin

Standalone novels in order

  1. Controlled Substances (1991)

    410 pages

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  2. Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved (1991)

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  3. TiHKAL (1997)

    804 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. The Commemorative Edition of Pihkal and Tihkal (2018)

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  2. The Nature of Drugs (2021)

    368 pages

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About Alexander Shulgin

Alexander Theodore "Sasha" Shulgin was an American biochemist who synthesized and tested over 200 psychedelic and related chemical compounds. Among the most notable psychedelic and related drugs that Shulgin developed include 2C-B, DOM (STP), and Ariadne. In addition, he is known for discovering and describing the unique effects of the entactogen MDMA (ecstasy), which led to its use in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and to its widespread use as a recreational drug, for instance in the rave scene.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alexander Shulgin FAQ

How many books has Alexander Shulgin written?
Alexander Shulgin published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Shulgin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with TiHKAL.
What is Alexander Shulgin's last book?
TiHKAL (1997).
What is Alexander Shulgin's most famous book?
TiHKAL (1997) is Alexander Shulgin's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.