Vol. 2

Existential Horror is a physical magazine designed as a companion for anybody who takes (an interest in) psychedelics and other substances. It is an examination of substance use culture, from both an aesthetic and an analytical lens. The magazine covers the art, philosophy, spirituality, and the science of psychedelia.

Vol. 2 is a 250+ page magazine (7 x 10 inches). It is an appreciation that psychedelic inquiry is as much a study as it is a journey. This magazine is for the recreational user, the medicinal user, and those who are simply curious.

It’s not about the glorification or the dangers of psychedelics and substance use, it’s about analyzing the intricacies of them through a critical and creative lens. All articles and imagery have been crafted with the psychedelic headspace in mind.

The magazine is separated into two halves

While Tripping

The first half of the magazine will be crafted with those who are currently tripping in mind. In this half, the topics and artwork displayed will be light-hearted and bright. The articles will also be shorter as reading while tripping can be tough.

I understand that psychedelics can put you in a fragile state of mind, so I want to accommodate for that by keeping this section colourful and easy.

While Sober

The second half of the magazine will cover generally darker and more complex topics. The artwork might be more jarring, and the discussions will cut a little deeper. This side will also have more long-form texts, exploring a wider array of issues.

There will be a clear segment in the magazine between these two halves, meaning that even if you are tripping, you won’t enter this side unless you truly want to.

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  • Complex philosophical concepts explained in plain English through a psychedelic lens.

  • Practical and actionable advice on how to stay safe while under the influence of various different substances.

  • Artwork, illustration, photography, poetry, and fiction will be displayed, showcasing pieces from a range of highly talented individuals. Most work has a surreal, cerebral, or abstract leaning to it.

  • Niche areas within science which provide us with a new outlook on the nature of our reality.

  • Discussions surrounding astrology, the law of attraction, and other spiritual topics are dispersed throughout the magazine.

  • Exploring dissociation, existential concerns, struggles surrounding gender discourse, and other serious issues.