This unique book about the Goatrance movement is an anthology of the international Goa and Psytrance generation. It is the first book that describes the scene as a whole. The articles are written by 41 insiders of the international Psytrance scene from five continents. The pictures originate from some of the best photographers globally. The book highlights the evolution of the scene in the last 20 years and looks ahead to the future. The book comes along with a DVD and a poster, together as deluxe version, and both book and DVD will also be available separately. Both products are contemporary documents of a generation and photographic and filmic masterpieces. The sales price of the English edition is €49,80 (book incl. DVD) You can place your order directly at Nachtschatten publishing house . Or you can place your order at one of our worldwide distributors.

Table of Contents

Publisher´s Preface: Roger Liggenstorfer

Editor-in-chief's Preface: Tom Rom

Photo editor-in-chief's Preface: Pascal Querner



History and Music

1. Goa – The Roots of Psychedelic Trance Goa Gil

2. History of a Colourful Culture Chicago/Raja Ram

3. Magical spots Pascal Querner

4. The Evolution of Psytrance Music Kai Mathesdorf

5. The Psytrance Labels Kai Mathesdorf

6. The Cosmic Octave Hans Cousto

7. The “Goa-Tribe“ – Culture or Subculture? Wolfgang Sterneck

8. Cybertribes: Projects against the System Wolfgang Sterneck



Culture, Spirituality and Drugs

9. Spirituality and Shamanism Christian Rätsch

10. Anarchy with Codes Tom Rom

11. Psytrance Media Sam Chaishop

12. Ecology and Environmental Consciousness Tom Rom

13. Goa-culture, Drugs and the Expansion of the Mind Roger Liggenstorfer

14. Cosmic Vibe: The Total Eclipse Festivals Graham St John

15. The Solipse Festivals William Miller/Hannah Cleaver



