Hardcover - 526 pages - Comprehensive information about hemp
 by Jack Herer (Author), Mathias Bröckers (Author)
 There is only one plant that has the potential to sustainably support the production of paper, textiles and food, while at the same time meeting energy needs, relieving the burden on the environment, regenerating soils and cleaning the air - and this plant has been with us humans for thousands of years: cannabis, also known as hemp or marijuana.
 Jack Herer's book on hemp opens your eyes and reveals astonishing facts; it reads like a thrilling crime novel and provides comprehensive information that could fill an encyclopedia. His work led to the global rediscovery of hemp as a versatile, environmentally friendly raw material. Whether as a medicine, clothing, building material, paint, varnish, cooking oil or paper - hemp is becoming increasingly important for medicine, industry and politics. No other raw material has such ecological potential.
 The bestseller has been published in 42 editions since 1993 and has sold 123,000 copies to date.