A graphic novel series about cannabis, our endocannabinoid system& the War on Weed based on ‘Moby-Dick; or, the Whale’(4 chapters published out of the planned 135 based on the chapters of Moby Dick)

Now available on Amazon - but this is still a work in progress, with 5 more chapters in in the works. The most special parts is the 'Extracts' section where, like Melville's collection of whale quotes, I assemble dozens of cannabis & hemp quotes from across history & world literature. See them here in a free PDF of Chapter 1 & 2.

Now available on Amazon.Read a sample here (first 30 pages out of the 115).

The piece of science writing I'm proud of: on the solution to the structure of the first cannabinoid cannabinol (CBN) in 1930s, as explained through elephants.

Why did it take decades for scientists to unravel the mysteries of the first cannabinoid & what made these elusive lipids from the cannabis plant so challenging to figure out?

With art by acclaimed illustrator Sumacc Esquives, it's the story of the first chemical explorations of cannabis, beginning just after the US Civil War & culminating in the first discovery of a cannabinoids full chemical structure.

Now available on Amazon.Read a sample here (first 13 pages out of the 75).

Learn the story of how the AIDS crisis of the 1980s ignited the US medical marijuana movement. While the hippie culture demonstrated the safety of cannabis, it was the devastating impact of AIDS that transformed public perception & led to its recognition as a legitimate medicine.In a time when traditional treatments failed to alleviate the suffering of AIDS patients, cannabis emerged as a crucial remedy. It helped patients gain weight, eased the side effects of early antiretrovirals, and provided comfort in their final days. This undeniable evidence of its benefits caught the attention of the medical community, leading to broader acceptance and media coverage.Defying the oppressive political climate of the Reagan era, courageous Queer activists & underground heroes like Brownie Mary, Dennis Peron, Dr. Tod Mikuriya & countless other advocates championed the cause. Their relentless efforts and unwavering determination brought medical cannabis to the forefront, forever changing the landscape of healthcare.This book also delves into the War on Drugs in California & the burning of the medicine & harassment of the locals by the cops of CAMP - the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting - as well as the long terrible history of the Lavender Campaign & unending attacks against the Queer community.This inspiring and powerful story reveals how a marginalized community, in the face of adversity & political opposition, sparked a revolution that continues to impact lives today. Discover the heroes, the battles & the triumphs that shaped the medical marijuana movement and altered the course of history.