Beginner''s Guides

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 Dr Kieron O''Hara explores the life of this great visionary, charting his transformation from society satirist to Californian guru-mystic through an insightful analysis of his life''s work. Combining thoughtful biography, easy-to-use reading notes, and an insightful exploration of Huxley''s continuing legacy, Huxley: A Beginner''s Guide is the definitive introduction to one of the twentieth century''s most influential thinkers.