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Steal This Book Paperback – February 25, 2002

by Abbie Hoffman (Author)

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The notorious, radical survival guide to living free as a revolutionary from one of the greatest activists of the 20th century.

In 1970, infamous activist Abbie Hoffman sat in Cook County jail, awaiting what would become known as the Trial of the Chicago Seven. Hoffman and six conspirators were prosecuted by the US government for their part in anti-Vietnam War and counterculture protests outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention. It was in jail that Hoffman would begin to write Steal This Book.

Labelled by publishers as a book that would "end free speech" and causing scandals with its advice on how to get free food, housing, transportation, medical care, and more, as well as how to run a guerrilla movement, Steal This Book is a revolutionary's manual to "survival in the prison that is Amerika." Hoffman criss-crossed the country, ferreting out alternative ways of getting along in America—some illegal, and all radical—using his own decades of experience in living and fighting underground. Split into three sections to Survive! Fight! and Liberate!, Steal This Book captures the spirit of those years, describing actions and techniques that were already in use in all 50 states and sharing them with the masses.

This edition gives you a window into the movements of the sixties and seventies. While many of the holes in the system which Hoffman exposes have since been plugged up, the spirit of revolution, the dedicated to undermining injustice, and the earnestness of activism remain—in this book and in activism today.

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352 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Da Capo Press
Publication date

February 25, 2002
Dimensions

5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

156858217X
ISBN-13

978-1568582177
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Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989) was an American political and social activist, anarchist, and revolutionary who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies"). He was arrested and tried for his role in protests that led to violent confrontations with police during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Hoffman continued his activism into the 1970s, and remains an icon of the anti-war movement and the counterculture era.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Press (February 25, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156858217X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1568582177
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches

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Gary

Out of date

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024

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It was fun to read, but this was back 3040 years ago. They no longer have half the stuff they’re talking about needs to be updated.

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ArtistStacy

Exceptionally happy with my purchase!

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020

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I was exceptionally happy with this copy of "Steal This Book". It arrived in very good condition and was shipped quickly. The seller packaged it carefully, and I could detect no damage, whatsoever. I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable price and felt that it was beyond fair. I am a Hoffman fan from way back, so am glad I was able to find this book at this price and in such great shape.

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April Lambert

Fun Read

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021

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I had fun reading this book, it was very cool to hear about how folks used to live without much cash at all. I liked the jokes mixed in with serious subjects. I wouldn't allow anyone immature enough to follow the directions in the book for making weapons/fire bombs. But it is good information to know.

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F. Whitmore

Had to buy it

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013

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This book replaces the one that was stolen from my personal library by some joker, (THAT WILL REMAIN NAMELESS, MIKE)
Mr Hoffman was an amazing comedy writer, and this was one of his more humorous efforts. Far to many present day liberals
are terrified by this book, it is not something you want to let your Democratic friends see. Strangely many conservatives see the political humor that is contained within this lovely paperback. Not as many laughs as REVOLUTION FOR THE HELL OF IT. but pretty funny. This book is not a survival manual, a few good ideas, but really dated, and really just a work of comedy.

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LeWeez

Beware, this book tells you how to make bombs ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017

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Beware, this book tells you how to make bombs! I didn't know that prior to buying it. Makes me wary since that kind of literature is generally frowned upon by homeland security! lol

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Matt Wilson

I Broke The Only Rule

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021

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I didn’t steal it. I promise.

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Max

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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020

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Thought it was an autobiography not thrilled. Out dated

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Christy Leigh Stewart

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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2010

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The book is out-dated but the philosophy is and always will be applicable.

At times I would smile to myself while fondly thinking of how technology has made things so much easier to steal, but in reading some sections it becomes glaringly obvious how technology has made it so much harder to rip some industries off.

I also learned to always wear a helmet and a gas mask.

And that if I'm getting rapped to yell "I have VD!"

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Jamie rice

Throwback book

Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2021

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Bought this for my father. He originally read it back in the day. Lots of cool ideas n stories in the book but remember this was written back in the 60s most does not apply today

Mrs. M. Yates

Excellent service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2023

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This was a book bought as a Christmas present for my grandson. It was delivered on time and he said it was the best book he has read for a long time. He thoroughly enjoyed it.

Barbara Steele

Le livre de la désobéissance...

Reviewed in France on December 16, 2020

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Ce livre est toujours d'actualité car la révolte, la contre-culture et la rébellion sont toujours de mise.... Ce bouquin, c'est un bout d'Histoire source d'inspiration pour les générations futures...

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Manuel

Entretenido

Reviewed in Spain on December 6, 2013

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En general me ha gustado. Solo que hay que leer el libro con perspectiva, sabiendo por quién y cuando se escribió.

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Flegestus

Seminale.

Reviewed in Italy on March 7, 2013

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Seminale, ironico,dissacrante. Per tutti quelli che pensano che Beppe Grillo abbia inventato un nuovo modo di comunicare, consiglio la lettura di questo tomo.

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