Description
The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss — Donor Edition
In The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, Dennis McKenna offers an intimate and revelatory chronicle of his life with his legendary brother, Terence. The book journeys back to the McKenna brothers’ formative years in the stark landscapes of western Colorado during the 1950s and 1960s, painting a vivid picture of their shared world.
From the unique perspective of a younger brother and fellow psychonaut, Dennis recounts their adolescent adventures, including his first forays into alcohol and drugs—many facilitated by an endlessly curious Terence. More than just a memoir, the narrative masterfully weaves personal stories through the complex philosophical ideas and tales of psychedelic experimentation that would come to define them both. It is a deeply personal account of the people, places, and paradigm-shifting ideas that shaped two of the most influential minds of the psychedelic movement.
A Special Opportunity to Support the Work
This Donor Edition features copies personally signed by Dennis McKenna. Your contribution directly supports the McKenna Academy’s nonprofit mission. In appreciation for your generosity, we are honored to offer the signed book—and, at select levels, additional acknowledgments—as thank-you gifts.
Your donation helps sustain:
- Daily Operations:
Keeps the Academy running—staff, technology, communications, compliance, and the essential infrastructure that powers our programs and outreach. - Special Programming (Course platform, Biognosis):
Develops courses and gatherings, supports field and partnership work in the Amazon, and uplifts indigenous collaborators who steward botanical and cultural knowledge. - Next-Generation Ethnobiologists & Indigenous Knowledge:
Provides scholarships, mentorships, micro-grants, and honoraria—advancing emerging researchers and supporting indigenous teachers and knowledge keepers. - Education & Archives:
Sustains educational platforms like the BrainForest Café and preserves the archives of Dennis McKenna for future scholars, researchers, and explorers.
Donation levels and thank-you gifts
TIER 1: The Spore Print Edition — $200 donation
As a thank-you, you’ll receive:
- A copy of The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss personally signed by Dennis McKenna.
TIER 2: The Mycelial Inscription — $350 donation
As a thank-you, you’ll receive:
- A signed copy with a short, personalized note from Dennis, addressed to you or a recipient of your choice.
TIER 3: The Visionary’s Communion — $500 donation
As a thank-you, you’ll receive:
- A signed copy with a personalized note.
- A special acknowledgment by name from Dennis on the BrainForest Café.
TIER 4: The Heroic Dose — $5000 donation
For the intrepid traveler of consciousness; a direct, profound, and transformative encounter with the source.
As a thank-you, you’ll receive:
- A signed and personalized copy of the book.
- An extraordinary opportunity for a private, one-on-one Zoom conversation with Dennis McKenna. A rare chance for a direct, personal dialogue with the author and mind behind the story.
Important notes
- Your contribution supports the McKenna Academy, a nonprofit organization. A portion of your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt indicating the estimated value of any thank-you gifts.
- Thank-you gifts are offered while supplies last and are limited to U.S. shipping addresses.
- If you’re donating on behalf of someone else, you may designate a recipient for the personalized inscription at Tiers 2–4.
Book Details
First edition (Printed 2012)
Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 in
Format: Paperback
Pages: 536
Shipping
- USA: Shipping available nationwide.
- International: Limited availability by special arrangement. Please inquire before donating at a book tier: [ connect@mckenna.academy ]. Additional postage applies; recipient is responsible for customs, duties, and taxes. Some countries excluded and delivery times may vary.
