Leonard Cohen as the True King of LSD
My book about LSD is going to be a true deep investigation in more ways than one. For instance, I plan to displace Leary as the so-called King of LSD—firstly, the man couldn’t write at all, and secondly, there’s a considerable chance that his trippy writings served the authorities quite well. This implies a parasitic symbiosis, with the explicit goal of halting the deconditioning process that LSD had set in motion.
No, the real King of LSD wasn’t the Beatles either—“accidentally laced coffee at the dentist”—a strange little fear story. It was our dear friend Leonard Cohen, an acid whale who never flaunted it, but you can hear the clarity of LSD etched into his songs. I made this beautiful poster that will be featured in the book:
But I’m also offering it for sale in my shop for those who are interested:
Of course, the book will go into more detail about Cohen’s LSD adventures, and you’ll also discover which other artists had a strong LSD presence in their lives.
The flowers depicted in the image are cosmos flowers. They are known for their distinctive large, daisy-like blossoms, typically in shades of pink, red, or white, with a yellow center—matching the vibrant pink flowers in the artwork. Cosmos flowers are often associated with beauty and harmony, which fits the serene yet colorful setting of the image, reminiscent of the Greek island Hydra, where Leonard Cohen lived.
With kind regards,
Martijn Benders