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
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This book will tell you how to get free phone calls, parking, food, money, drugs and love. A 1960's treatise on beating the "establishment"
at their own games. This collection of rip-offs and cons are all very dated by todays standards.
An entertaining read that will give some insight into the Yippie culture of the late 1960's, the anarchistic twin of the Hippie movement. Yes, my
copy of "Steal This Book" was.
at their own games. This collection of rip-offs and cons are all very dated by todays standards.
An entertaining read that will give some insight into the Yippie culture of the late 1960's, the anarchistic twin of the Hippie movement. Yes, my
copy of "Steal This Book" was.
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useless information wont get you anywhere might have been somewhat helpful in the 70's but definately should have stolen this one
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The first time I read this book was while I was in 7th grade. At the time, growing up in a rural Pennsylvania community, this book and it's subjects provoked a great deal of excitement in the youth that read it and consternation among the adults that hadn't. True to his reputation, Abbey provided shock value for a meager price when the book was taken at "face value" as was "ours". It's a sad commemtary that while we read this book and spared th community from the ravishes of our new found knowledge, the same proposition today would scare the hell out of me as a parent in our present social climate. Still, provoking thought is as good a reason to read as any, so when my daughter is old enough she will be encouraged to read Abbey as I had. The only exception being, her copy will be given. Rest in peace Abbey.
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Outdated rubbish
Do not even waste your time stealing this book, it's outdated American rubbish. It is full of silly party tricks which may of been middle class fun back in the sixties but it has... Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2010 by tinboy
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Dated but enthraling
I was told about "Steal this book" fourty years ago when on a Kibbutz with some Amerikans as Abbie calls them. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2010 by Kicker
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Streetwise in the Sixties
I remember reading in one of the biographies of Abbie Hoffman (I think it was run, run, run) that Abbie was bi polar and craved recognition, which could describe some of the more... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Lark
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STEAL THIS BOOK
If you liked the Anarchist Cookbook, or similar books this is another fantastic book. It covers free living, articles on basic chemistry, weaponry, information on attending... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Th0r
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worth a conviction
When asked to give a guest lecture at San Jose State University, I used pages from the chapter on People's Chemistry as my handouts. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 1999
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A BEAUTIFUL BOOK
A must read for anyone. Abbie was the greatest voice this nation ever had.
Published on 6 July 1998
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Street Survival Guide For The 60's
This book was the BIBLE for street survival. The cons, tips, etc. are SEVERELY DATED by todays standards. But as a runaway, living on the streets of N.Y.C. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1998
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Having to buy what I first stole!
When "Steal This Book" first hit the bookstores, I did exactly as I was asked to do - I stole my first copy. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 1997
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