Offbeat Marijuana: The Life and Times of the World's Grooviest Plant

by Saul Rubin and Bill Bridges

An entertaining look at the historical, legal, political, medicinal, and social aspects of what has been called the world's most versatile plant. This fascinating tour of the marijuana universe is for friend and foe alike. Offbeat Marijuana chronicles the history of the world's most versatile plant. From its use by the Chinese in 3,000 B.C.E. to battle malaria, to the burgeoning American Hemp industry of the 17th and 18th centuries, to the politically-motivated demonization of the 1930s, to the U.S. Government's schizophrenic directive to farmers to grow "Hemp for Victory" during World War II, to its enduring presence in late-20th century popular culture, Offbeat Marijuana dares the reader to judge the true nature of this controversial plant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891661051
• ISBN13: 9781891661051
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 8.7" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Thank you Mr. Rubin

I enjoyed reading the book so much that I bought my very anti-pot parents a copy, and they even enjoyed it. This book is superbly written. Giving an in depth look at the history and culture surround this wonderful drug, Mr. Rubin delivers a product that swept me away in its thoroughness and style. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. His facts are well laid out, with clear insight into the who, what, where and when. Mr. Rubin's book is even handed in its approach, not laying on a heavy pro-pot bias that other books do. As someone who enjoys the occasional toke, I found this book refreshing, eye opening, and a total pleasure to read. I hope that you take the time to sit down and enjoy this book. Thank you to Mr. Rubin for teaching me so much, and making it so fun to learn it!

Thank you Mr. Rubin

I enjoyed reading the book so much that I bought my very anti-pot parents a copy, and they even enjoyed it. This book is superbly written. Giving an in depth look at the history and culture surround this wonderful [plant], Mr. Rubin delivers a product that swept me away in its thoroughness and style. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. His facts are well laid out, with clear insight into the who, what, where and when. Mr. Rubin's book is even handed in its approach, not laying on a heavy pro-pot bias that other books do. I found this book refreshing, eye opening, and a total pleasure to read. I hope that you take the time to sit down and enjoy this book. Thank you to Mr. Rubin for teaching me so much, and making it so fun to learn it!

A Connoisseur's Cannabis Compendium!

This book has just about everything you'd ever want to know about marijuana, and it's written in a "head-friendly" prose style that makes it an excellent diversion whilst indulging. The graphics, many quite lurid, harken back to a simpler (read: stupider) time that is thankfully past. Congratulations to Santa Monica Press for having the balls to print this outstanding tome!

Titanic Tribute To THC!

At last, a book that "tells it like it is"! There is much to learn for even the most literary toker in this cluttered tome. Chock-full of historical and cultural matter, it contains much food for thought and a lot of droll laughs. A great gift for someone who would just as soon prefer you give them a bag of weed. This will last longer!