The Little Black Book of Marijuana: The Essential Guide to the World of Cannabis

by Steve Elliott

This concise guide to cannabis delves into pot culture and history, from Herodotus to the hippies and beyond. It also covers the essentials of using, cultivating, and cooking with weed; identifying pot varieties; and understanding legal and health issues. Handy and to the point, The Little Black Book of Marijuana gives you "the dope" on pot, from possible side effects and risks to medical uses and their efficacy. Learn about cannabis history and the issues around its legalization. Includes full-color photos of marijuana varieties."From cover to cover, The Little Black Book of Marijuana delivers exactly what it An easy-to-read, well-researched informatively entertaining 'essential guide to the world of cannabis'....[I]f a cannabis fan was forced to choose one piece of weed-themed literature to bring with him or her to a deserted island (or even just on a long plane ride), it should probably be this one." --Seattle Weekly Blog"Calling Steve Elliott an accomplished journalist in the fields of drug policy reform and medical cannabis would be a significant understatement....[A]s far as broad-spectrum introductions go you’d be hard-pressed to find better." --4Evergreen Group

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Drugs

135 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2011

Reviews

[David Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for general information on Marijuana, this is a good starter book. It is broad and doesn't carry a lot of depth but I think that would defeat the purpose of a "Little Black Book."

It will give you a taste of history, law, culture, agriculture, and use. From there, you would need to read other books for more in-depth content. I think this is great. Again, a great general overview that will allow you to see what you are interested in and what you want to further research. Don't expect to be a weed guru or smoke like a champ after this. But know you would be able to hold a logical conversation about marijuana when done.

With medical marijuana being used by relatives and being recommended to me, I want to learn EVERYTHING about it to make an informed decision. This book gave me some great general guidance and seemed pretty unbiased. There were points I could tell it was pushing an agenda but with a topic like this, it is hard to not have any bias.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Information!

I loved this book, it was an easy read. It is an informative little book that is jam packed with fun. This is a must have for your collection, educational, historical, even the top cannabis movies are included. This Little Black Book is good for novices, experts and everyone in between.

[Jo Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Little Book of Marijuana

An easy read, gives information for and against legalisation, and offers resources for those that may be interested. All in all, a pro- legalisation of Marijuana nook.

[Kat Glaze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good history book

Liked the background info but had hoped for more on medicinal uses, infusions and such. It wasn't bad overall though

[Cherissa Crossland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid Primer on Rise (and Fall) of Cannabis Prohibition

Good concise read but there was really a bit too much product placement from the author's website for my liking.

[Krysha Thayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great info, easy to read...

If you're looking to research "pot" and pot culture, this objective look at marijuana is a fun as helpful read.

[Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little book full of a lot of useful information especially since I just switched my job to bud tender

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brief and to the point

Great read for any beginner or curious mind. Full of basic information to very detailed. A good book to refer back to.

[Natali Chavez · Rating 1 out of 5]

You're better off just reading free articles on Leafly. Don't waste your time or money.

[Mr. Wakiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great little starter book, as I am researching the demon weed

[Andre Afonso-Dias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative

I learned a lot, changed my perspective on the drug war and medical prohibition of cannabis sativa. Recommended to anyone wanting to learn more about the cannabis culture and history, as well as it's medical uses and others.

[Keith Hunsinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

this was a very informative book loaded wi
th the rich and fertile history of cannabis I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about cannabis

[Volodymyr · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5. Was interesting to read about marijuana prohibition and legal status in the US, but critically lacks a part about neuropharmacology.

[Alan Kemp · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the key handbooks that reveals the idiocy of demonizing cannabis.