Encyclopaedia Psychedelica

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Encyclopaedia Psychedelica was an independent London-based magazine in the late 1980s espousing a return to hippy values at a time when to call someone a 'Hippy' was considered an insult.

It was created in 1986 by Scotsman Fraser Clark who remained its editor through all 15 volumes which were actually produced. The intention of creating 100 volumes was never realised.

The publication advocated a new form of hippy - the "Zippie" - who would follow Timothy Leary in his modern philosophy of "Drop out, and drop in again". In other words, embrace peace and love but also embrace technology and aspire towards the lifestyle that affords it.

In 1989 Fraser Clark and deputy editor Marcus Pennell organised the Zippie Picnic on Hampstead Heath in London.

Also in 1989, the EP team were joined by northern graphic designers the Scooby Doobies who brought with them a love of rave culture. This led to the creation of Evolution magazine in 1990 and Megatripolis nightclub in 1993.