Author of Brave New World and The Doors of Perception, and inventor of the term psychedelic, Aldous Huxley was a global trend-setter ahead of his time. In this new biography Kieron OHara explores the life of this great visionary, charting his transformation from society satirist to Californian guru-mystic through an insightful analysis of his lifes work. Combining thoughtful biography, expansive reading notes, and an exploration of Huxleys continuing legacy, Huxley: A Beginners Guide is the definitive introduction to one of the twentieth centurys most influential thinkers. Dr Kieron OHara is a Senior Researcher at Southampton University, England. |