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Steal This Bookby Abbie Hoffman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A driving force behind the social revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, Hoffman inspired a generation to challenge the status quo. Meant as a practical guide for the aspiring hippie, Steal This Book captures Hoffman's puckish tone and became a cult classic with over 200,000 copies sold. Outrageously illustrated by R. Crumb, it nevertheless conveys a serious message to all would-be revolutionaries: You don't have to take it anymore. "All Power to the Imagination was his credo. Abbie was the best." — Studs Terkel Book News Annotation:Abbie Hoffman, the most influential sixties
humorist/activist/provocateur/yippie/ Pentagon levitator, finished
this book in 1970 from the Cook County Jail. It was turned down by 30
publishers, including one who thought it a threat to free speech. Mr.
Hoffman reminds us that in "Amerika" [sic], "If we internalize the
language and imagery of the pigs, we will forever be fucked," and
that "Amerika was built on the slaughter of a people." Provides
helpful instructions on stealing and procuring free food and
clothing, starting co-ops, and stirring up the media. Features an
appendix of organizations serving the people, and a bibliography of
other books worth stealing. The reprint of this classic sixties
document might remind US instructors to adopt it for class or, at
least to place it on a suggested bibliography.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:A driving force behind the social revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, Hoffman inspired a generation to challenge the status quo. Meant as a practical guide for the aspiring hippie, "Steal This Book" captures Hoffman's puckish tone. Outrageously illustrated by R. Crumb, it nevertheless conveys a serious message to all would-be revolutionaries: You don't have to take it anymore. Illustrations. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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