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The San Francisco Oracle

The San Francisco Oracle was a highly influential counterculture magazine published in 1966-1968 during the psychedelic era. Known for its vibrant, psychedelic artwork and avant-garde content, it aimed to inspire social change, spiritual exploration, and artistic experimentation. Created by a collective of artists and writers, the Oracle captured the spirit of the 1960s San Francisco underground scene, blending utopian ideals with radical ideas. Its visually striking design and pioneering approach to magazine publishing made it a cultural landmark, reflecting the-era's desire for revolution, self-awareness, and artistic freedom.