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in places like seattle, denver or los angeles, buying weed is as easy as walking into a store and looking for buds. what was once relegated to incomplete transactions with a friend of a friend of a friend has become as easy and elegant as consulting a budtender.
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With more and more states legalizing occasional marijuana use and more and more people using marijuana products and purchasing smoking accessories for the first time, we decided to round up some of the best marijuana books we could find. These books cover everything from marijuana’s path to decriminalization to amazing recipes that also include cannabis, and even an action book, Bronson’s random musings on his favorite flower.
here are eight of our favorite books on weed for the veteran and casual user alike.
1. grassroots: the rise, fall and rise of marijuana in the united states
In her first book, historian Emily Dufton traces the history of marijuana in the United States. While it may seem like it’s time to celebrate on the part of those who are pro-marijuana, don’t turn on those celebratory pre-rolls just yet. Although more states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, history suggests the war is far from over. According to Dufton’s research, a similar situation happened in the 1970s (bellicose pro-marijuana protesters fought against prohibition), only for it all to come crashing down soon after. Grass Roots tells the story of America’s rollercoaster relationship with grass and comments on the broader state of American drug laws along the way.
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2. Marijuana Grower’s Handbook: Your Complete Guide to Growing Medical and Personal Marijuana
Over the course of 510 pages, Ed Rosenthal teaches the science and method of growing marijuana successfully in this grower’s manual. Whether his goal is to grow indoors or outdoors, casually or commercially, Rosenthal covers the latest technologies and techniques to help you grow efficiently, ensuring your harvest is not only successful, but potent. why care for a bonzai tree when you can prune and water something a little more…useful? With over 600 reviews (81% of which gave 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) and praise from the likes of the New York Times and the legendary Tommy Chong, Rosenthal’s Marijuana Grower’s Manual is a must-have for those seeking get into the farming game.
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3. bong appétit: mastering the art of herb cooking: a cookbook
If you’ve ever been curious about cooking with weed or eating a weed product other than brownies or gummies, look no further than bong appétit. Written by the editors of Munchies (aka the team that created the Viceland series of the same name), bong appétit canisters with 65 different weed-infused recipes. From French toast pizza to raspberry peach cobbler, these recipes (and not their secret ingredient) will leave you hungry for more. What’s more, instead of just listing the ingredients, bong appétit delves into the science of creating grass butter, so even the most novice consumer can join in the fun.
buy bong appétit $21.53
4. the leafy guide to cannabis: a handbook for the modern consumer
With over 10 million monthly visitors and over 40 million page views across their web and mobile platform, leafly is a very popular resource for all things cannabis. It’s no wonder, then, that his manual, The Leafy Guide to Cannabis, has received such positive reviews as a reference guide for novice and veteran users alike. With this trustworthy guide in your pocket, you can navigate the crazy world of weed without worry, knowing which strains to consume (and the appropriate ways to consume them) to achieve the desired high.
buy cannabis leaf guide $27.00
5. green: a practical guide to marijuana
Great as a gift or as a guide for personal use, this oversized coffee table book by Dan Michaels (with photos by Erik Christiansen) is as comprehensive as it is beautiful. Over 408 pages, Michaels and Christiansen analyze, identify and elevate marijuana. the green is divided into two main sections, “first” and “buds”. the first section, “manual”, is more of an overview and shows practical facts and images of marijuana. the “buds” section then dives deeper, giving readers an up-close look at over 150 different strains of marijuana. get ready for shots so close you’ll finally understand how a green plant can also be purple.
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buy green: a field guide to marijuana $30.26
6. stoned beyond belief
You can find recipes, in-depth research, comics, and musings on weed in general in action bronson’s latest book, drugged beyond belief. Written as a kind of love letter to the drug Bronson says changed his life, drugged beyond belief, he tries to touch just about every part of the marijuana world. Expect 35 different recipes, fun illustrations, and beautiful photography in this wild adventure of a book. And, as always, expect Bronson’s peerless humor to permeate each and every sentence.
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7. brave new weed: adventures in the unknown world of cannabis
Marijuana’s past is clear, but what about its future? That’s the question Joe Dolce has set out to answer with her book, Brave New Weed. Using the past as a measure of the future, this well-researched book delves into the social, historical, and cultural aspects of this increasingly popular drug. But unlike most of the other books on our list, Brave New Weed doesn’t start or end in the United States. Over the course of writing this book, Dolce visited places like Amsterdam and Israel, all in an attempt to get a better idea of how the world of marijuana will grow once we get past prohibition.
buy brave new grass $15.99
8. top tag: a guide to the world of cannabis, from dispensaries to diner
as the use of marijuana products is de-stigmatized, lizzie post’s guide to marijuana etiquette is becoming more and more relevant. how and when is it consumed, and what are the correct and respectful ways to do it? A must-have guide for the occasional or regular user, the Post Guide is a fun take on Emily’s classic post guides and takes a fun quiz on ways to approach marijuana in 2020 and beyond.
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