R. is the author's name. Former JP Morgan Trust vice president Gordon Wasson (1898-1986) published revolutionary books and essays on sacred mushroom use, culture, and history. Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl and Cracking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Modern Shamanism. He is a proponent of the mindful usage of sacred herbs and their healing properties. He is the editor-in-chief of the online site and social network Reality Sandwich.