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1. 1. High Weirdness

   Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies

   

   Exploring the intersection of psychedelic culture, mysticism, and the countercultural movements of the late 20th century, this book delves into the transformative experiences and philosophical insights of three influential figures: Terence McKenna, Robert Anton Wilson, and Philip K. Dick. Through a blend of biography, cultural analysis, and philosophical inquiry, the narrative examines how their encounters with the "weird"—from hallucinogenic substances to visionary experiences—shaped their creative works and contributed to broader cultural shifts. The book offers a compelling look at how these figures navigated the boundaries of reality and consciousness, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary thought.

2. 2. Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works

   

   A lively, visual introduction to the fundamentals of typography that explains how typefaces are built, how letterforms and spacing affect readability, and how to choose and use type effectively in design. Written in an accessible, humorous tone, it breaks down concepts like serif vs. sans, kerning, tracking, leading, optical alignment, and legibility with clear examples and practical rules of thumb for print and screen. The book aims to make designers and non-designers alike more confident about making typographic decisions and solving common layout problems.

3. 3. Tech Gnosis

   Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information

   

   An exploration of how technical culture and mystical ideas have intertwined in modern society, arguing that digital media, cybernetic imagery, and Silicon Valley mythology are suffused with spiritual, occult, and gnostic longings. It traces historical threads from hermeticism and occultism through cyberpunk, virtual reality, and hacker culture to show how technological fantasies function as contemporary forms of mysticism, shaping politics, identity, and visions of transcendence and apocalypse.

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