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Steal This Book Paperback – February 25, 2002

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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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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
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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As much as I dislike writing reviews about condition rather than content...
I first bought a copy of this book back in the 80's, and it was an interesting peek into the counterculture of the late 60's/early 70's.My copy was dogeared and worn, and I thought to replace it with a newer edition.Although no condition was really guaranteed, I wasn't really expecting the last 30 pages of the book to have been slashed through with a razor.Although this doesn't detract from the content of the book, it is more than a little disappointing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
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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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013
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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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
At best this book is a view of the 60's. By todays standards it isn't worth stealing.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
Super nice reprint of a classic! Shipping was superb and I am really happy to relive this 60's era!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
Thought it was an autobiography not thrilled. Out dated
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
I feel this is a historically important book and worth the expense based on that alone
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Cameron
5.0 out of 5 stars Despite having to pay for it
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2024
It's a great book.
TigerGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of the time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
Purchase for my daughter who is obsessed with the Chicago Seven. Such an interesting read and certainly of the time
Barbara Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars Le livre de la désobéissance...
Reviewed in France on December 16, 2020
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...
Manuel
4.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido
Reviewed in Spain on December 6, 2013
En general me ha gustado. Solo que hay que leer el libro con perspectiva, sabiendo por quién y cuando se escribió.
Flegestus
4.0 out of 5 stars Seminale.
Reviewed in Italy on March 7, 2013
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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