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Higher: The Lore, Legends, and Legacy of Cannabis
A mind-blowing visual journey through the legends, legacy, and lore of marijuana, including fun facts, engrossing stories, and 100 mouthwatering portraits of the most popular strains out there.
Higher breaks through the cloud of confusion around marijuana with a clear, concise, and comprehensive breakdown of bud. The culmination of significant research and conversation within the cannabis community, Higher offers portraits of the 100 most popular strains of yesterday and today, including intel on lineage, taste, THC content, and common effects, as well as stories about the misfits, visionaries, hijinks, and happenings that make cannabis so entertaining. Topics
Featuring stunning, whole-plant photography, Higher offers the eye candy and sound information today’s diverse and discerning cannabis enthusiast wants.
Higher breaks through the cloud of confusion around marijuana with a clear, concise, and comprehensive breakdown of bud. The culmination of significant research and conversation within the cannabis community, Higher offers portraits of the 100 most popular strains of yesterday and today, including intel on lineage, taste, THC content, and common effects, as well as stories about the misfits, visionaries, hijinks, and happenings that make cannabis so entertaining. Topics
Featuring stunning, whole-plant photography, Higher offers the eye candy and sound information today’s diverse and discerning cannabis enthusiast wants.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published April 4, 2023
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May 2, 2025
Disclaimer: I am totally new to weed and the scene. I have never bought any cannabis in my life.
I never have visited a dispensary and I have no clue about cannabis strains.
However, since cannabis has been legalized in my country, I have been looking into the medical use (joint pain, sleeping issues, muscle relaxation).
I bought the book to learn about the different strains and their use.
The pictures are absolutely fantastic, a wonderful coffee-table picture book. Around 100 of the most famous strains are presented, together with their characteristics and medical usage. Each strain has a wonderful clear detailed picture of a mature live plant ready for harvest.
Since I grow myself on my balcony, seeing all these beautiful plants in all their glory gives me even more motivation with my gardening efforts.
At the side, the book also delves into the history of cannabis, explains all of the basics, shares interviews and anecdotes about the most famous strains and even explains the story behind some weed culture expressions like "420".
For me, this was a first step into a new world and my first glimpse into weed culture.
I learned a lot and can now join into conversations with colleagues, friends and family about their own plants and use and have at least some basics to know what everybody is talking about.
I never have visited a dispensary and I have no clue about cannabis strains.
However, since cannabis has been legalized in my country, I have been looking into the medical use (joint pain, sleeping issues, muscle relaxation).
I bought the book to learn about the different strains and their use.
The pictures are absolutely fantastic, a wonderful coffee-table picture book. Around 100 of the most famous strains are presented, together with their characteristics and medical usage. Each strain has a wonderful clear detailed picture of a mature live plant ready for harvest.
Since I grow myself on my balcony, seeing all these beautiful plants in all their glory gives me even more motivation with my gardening efforts.
At the side, the book also delves into the history of cannabis, explains all of the basics, shares interviews and anecdotes about the most famous strains and even explains the story behind some weed culture expressions like "420".
For me, this was a first step into a new world and my first glimpse into weed culture.
I learned a lot and can now join into conversations with colleagues, friends and family about their own plants and use and have at least some basics to know what everybody is talking about.
March 28, 2023
Higher is a complete and accurate record of cannabis strands of the modern era. Dan Michaels compiles pictures, historical accounts, and quality reviews of each strand. His unique approach to providing excellent photography shines a light on the beauties of each bud. Each consumer of cannabis will be able to use this as a reference for their shopping list. The pictures are not often seen in such detail unless you were to follow High TImes over the past twenty to thirty years. With more states and countries legalizing the use of cannabis, texts in this category will appear more in the media. However, not all texts and plants are treated equally. Higher is a great example of how people will risk their reputations and careers for their beliefs. And their returns may not give them enough security to continue with their message. Cultural differences regarding plants and ethnobotany have been a source of conflict long before Columbus brought his spice trade into the global economy. Now it is either a land grab or a stash grab.
I believe cannabis has a purpose in every person's life. How to use it is a matter of learning. Letting people live with a plant will impact the future of civilizations. People will have needed to support the use of this plant if they plan to live beyond the ages of war and into a peaceful world. Though my interpretation of this text serves a purpose for a glossary of popular use in the West. Hemp and ganja have an ancient tradition and spiritual importance in the East. Births of civilizations include hemp as a necessary fabric for textiles and pulp for letters. People could not have built a civilization or a record of events without hemp. If you trace the origins of this plant, you can fact your research with this text. Though political demonization has left records to be locked away, this text is an eye-opener into the beauties and wonders of herbalism and cannabis. Read this book to gain a higher perspective.
Thank you to Ten Speed Press and Dan Michaels for this Advanced Readers Copy.
I believe cannabis has a purpose in every person's life. How to use it is a matter of learning. Letting people live with a plant will impact the future of civilizations. People will have needed to support the use of this plant if they plan to live beyond the ages of war and into a peaceful world. Though my interpretation of this text serves a purpose for a glossary of popular use in the West. Hemp and ganja have an ancient tradition and spiritual importance in the East. Births of civilizations include hemp as a necessary fabric for textiles and pulp for letters. People could not have built a civilization or a record of events without hemp. If you trace the origins of this plant, you can fact your research with this text. Though political demonization has left records to be locked away, this text is an eye-opener into the beauties and wonders of herbalism and cannabis. Read this book to gain a higher perspective.
Thank you to Ten Speed Press and Dan Michaels for this Advanced Readers Copy.
February 16, 2023
Higher
I was interested in reading Higher, because the USDA does test cannabis or herbs and plants for medical purposes. So, I research for myself. That said, I can't rate this book at this time. Until Higher is released in a different format that allows for dark mode for reading.
Thank you, NetGalley and Ten Speed Press, for an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was interested in reading Higher, because the USDA does test cannabis or herbs and plants for medical purposes. So, I research for myself. That said, I can't rate this book at this time. Until Higher is released in a different format that allows for dark mode for reading.
Thank you, NetGalley and Ten Speed Press, for an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 26, 2023
Higher by Dan Michael was a very insightful and well written book about Cannabis. The pictures were beautifully done and there were many. I liked how he described terrines and strains and what it all really means. This is a good book for the marijuana aficionado in your life. It’s a good gift for anyone who likes to toke and read.
March 2, 2023
If you are new to the cannabis community, this can be helpful to understand jargon associated with the practice. There are some stunning photos of plants and a brief history of cannabis use. However, this is not the end all for marijuana and cannabis knowledge.
March 30, 2023
There is so much information in this book you will absolutely want to have a hard copy of this book so you can refer back to it. It gives the history, the basics, and a ton of stuff about different strains. The photos were beautiful.
4 stars.
4 stars.
April 25, 2023
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OMG Must Have, Must Read. The quality of information let alone the amazing photography in this book, mind blowing. Highly recommend to all who find this plant interesting
OMG Must Have, Must Read. The quality of information let alone the amazing photography in this book, mind blowing. Highly recommend to all who find this plant interesting
May 5, 2024
Absolutely gorgeous book. Lots of knowledge to be learnt. And the pictures are beautiful.
June 17, 2024
Really interesting read with incredibly detailed photos!
November 22, 2024
sooooo true
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April 26, 2025An interesting and beautiful coffee table book :)
February 16, 2023
Higher
I was interested in reading Higher, because the USDA does test cannabis or herbs and plants for medical purposes. So, I researched for myself. That said, I can't rate this book at this time. Until Higher is released in a different format that allows for dark mode for reading.
I was interested in reading Higher, because the USDA does test cannabis or herbs and plants for medical purposes. So, I researched for myself. That said, I can't rate this book at this time. Until Higher is released in a different format that allows for dark mode for reading.
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