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But America's favorite stoner comedian, Tommy Chong, is back and funnier than ever as he takes us on a nostalgic trip through his career with partner Richard "Cheech" Marin. Over the course of their decades-long partnership, Cheech and Chong performed to sold-out crowds across the country, made nine hit albums, starred in eight blockbuster movies, and created memorable and iconic characters that still resonate with fans today.

But the good life didn't just appear in a haze of smoke. It all started during the late 1960s in a strip club in the fragile heart of Vancouver's Chinatown, where Tommy was winding down his career as a Motown recording artist and starting an improv comedy troupe, and Cheech was a draft-dodging, pottery-throwing, underground music reviewer. Together they came todefine the hippie-era counterculture, and theircelebrated movie debut, Up in Smoke, remains one of the highest-grossing Warner Bros. films ever.

In his very own unauthorized autobiography, New York Times bestselling author and pop culture hero Chong reveals his unique relationship with Cheech and recalls the inspiration for their most beloved bits. He introduces famous guest stars like Peter Sellers, John Belushi, Jimi Hendrix, Dan Aykroyd, John Lennon, Diana Ross, and Jack Nicholson, and examines the influences that had the greatest impact on his comedy -- from R&B musicians and Redd Foxx to Lenny Bruce and (of course) marijuana. Finally, with keen insight and utter candor, he explores the rift that has separated the legendary comedy team for more than twenty years.

From pot smoking to politics to the universe at large, Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography is the closestyou'll ever get to sitting in a van made entirely of marijuana, trading stories with an unlikely legend, and feeling...well...funny. ... Read more

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Not recommended.
I thought it would contain a lot of information about the comedy team that I enjoyed listening to in my youth.However it was more about his personal life than anything and I lost interest.My mistake for buying it.

Interesting, but no laughs
Being a fan from my younger days I found Tommy Chongs bio an interesting read. However, I really was a little let down because there were no good laughs. I was hoping for more humor and more detailed stories of partying with celebrities. Some photos would have been nice too.

Unless you're a diehard...
...and I mean DIEHARD Cheech and Chong fan, unless you have instant recall of all the bits and movie scenes he talks about, skip this book.

Interesting,could have been better.
All in all a fun read, but I couldn't shake the feeling this could have been a lot better written.Mind Bomb

Smoking is Back
With the re-emergence of pot-smoking based humor in mainstream America as seen in such box office and T.V. hits as Pineapple Express, Harold & Kumar go to Guantanomo Bay and The70s Show, one can only help to remember when Cheech & Chong literally blazed the way with their weed-smoking antics on-stage and on film.In the past few years a recent trend has appeared all over the best-seller list; recovering drug addicts baring their souls in tell all memoirs that talk of regret, pain, and death (One Million Little Pieces by James Frey, The Night of the Gun by David Carr, Broken by William Cope Meyers).

Tommy Chong's recent release of The Unauthorized Biography of Cheech & Chong definitely doesn't fit into the recent mold of drug memoirs but is more of an entertaining flashback that takes the reader on a journey from the roots of the entertainers to the triumphant days of Cheech & Chong and finally to the separate individuals Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong as most of the younger generation of America knows them by currently.

Tommy Chong delivers ½ (Cheech Marin doesn't provide any input) of an autobiographical story of the two comedians passage from weed pioneers to wealthy and famous celebrities complete with the inevitable scandals and conflicts. Chong relives the improbable fairy tales where the two were without a dime in their pockets and relegated to performing in dingy clubs for payments in cheap bar food to their eventual explosion onto the Hollywood scene in which marijuana humor became their staple.

Although for the majority of the book, the reader is regaled with the fun-loving, pain free pot-toking memories of the past; this autobiography of the happy go lucky potheads isn't without intimate moments.Cheech decides that the one-sided marijuana comedy act that brought them into national stardom wasn't his thing anymore and mainstream acting would be exactly where his career should lead (Nash Bridges).This attitude coupled with other disagreements between the two begins the rift that eventually leads to their split.Tommy Chong continues to concentrate on stoner humor and eventually gets sent to prison for the exact thing he became famous for, pot.

In Cheech & Chong:The Unauthorized Autobiography, Tommy Chong explores the best and worst of times of the already unforgettable pothead duo of Cheech and Chong.This memoir has been released just in time for...wait for it...the REUNION of Cheech and Chong.The two are on a nation wide reunion comedy tour that will stop by in Detroit on September 20 at the Fillmore
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Beloved stoner comedian TOMMY CHONG is now older, wiser, and officially an EX-CON.

On the morning of February 24, 2003, agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration launched a sting called Operation Pipe Dreams and forced themselves through the door of Tommy's California home, with automatic weapons drawn. As a result of the raid on his home; the simultaneous ransacking of his son's company, Chong Glass; and the Bush administration's determination to make an example out of the "Pope of Pot;" he was sentenced to nine months in prison because his company shipped bongs to a head shop in Pennsylvania that was a front for the DEA.

Well . . . now it's Tommy Chong's turn to fight back and tell his side of the story.

Beginning with Tommy's experiences growing up in Canada in the forties and fifties as a mixed-race kid and going on to become a comedy legend, The I Chong is at once a memoir, a spiritual exploration of his time in prison, and a political indictment of the eroding civil liberties in post-9/11 American society. He tells the unbelievable story of his trip down the rabbit hole of America's war on drugs and of his experiences in the federal prison system, and he offers up timely observations on combating the conservative political forces at work in this country. Introspective, inspiring, and incendiary, The I Chong is a unique chronicle of one man's life and how his humorous and spiritual point of view saved him during his wrongful incarceration at the hands of an administration without boundaries. ... Read more

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The I Ching of Chong's Bongs
It always amazes me how well the stoners, smugglers and dealers can write.Not exactly what I suspected when I got the book - primarily from a spirituality standpoint.I had no idea he had that much spiritual wisdom.But then that is not uncommon in comics whose material shows the hypocrisy in the illusion we live in.They just seem to "get it" and express it in a humorous way.

But when the U.S. government wants to make an example of you for doing just that, you pay the price.Well, that and making artisan quality bongs.Of course everything happens for a reason, and for Tommy, his prison time gave him an entirely different perspective on life, the world and our prison system.

The only downside to the book is that anyone who understands life the way Tommy does, not judging people, since, as he writes, all of our "mistakes" are merely learning experiences to help us get to the truth, should not express a venomous attitude toward all Republicans.I can understand his feelings, but they have lessons to learn too, and you cannot deny anyone their learning experience. It would have been better if he had left it as "politicians" instead. It comes through as too obsessive.To quote Tommy, "Resist no evil."

A thoughtful and open book on his life experiences beyond just the time he spent at Taft. Quick and fun read - I finished it on one airline flight.

Seriously enjoyed reading this.
Tommy Chong is an amazing man of character. He stood for his beliefs and still is. I hope he and his family are doing well. There is one thing about the book that bugs me. He referred to I Ching as having five lines. I have been using the I Ching since 1970 and I have never heard of anyone using 5 lines only 6, a hexagram. It could be a typo. I hope I get to see him perform live some day.

Great Short Reading
I haven never honestly watched an entire movie of Cheech and Chong perhaps at a party or get together at a friend house. And I enjoyed his character on That 70's Show, but truthfully I'm not their biggest fan. However reading this book gave me some great insight on Tommy Chong, I empathize with the man and what he went through. I love his entire outlook and admire his spirituality. He most definitely practices what he preaches. The books speaks of political issues and personal self awareness but he does a fantastic job of "keeping it real". His respect when he speaks of his cellies and family is so touching. I highly recommend you read this book. I don't smoke pot and, as I stated before, not a Chong follower, and yet, I thoroughly enjoyed this reading.

Surprisingly Lucid and Poignant
This is the tale of how Tommy Chong ended up being sent to prison for selling drug pariphernalia, and of the personal changes he underwent and lessons he learned through the experience. Chong's version of the legal process by which he was convicted is at times transparently self-serving, and occasionally borders on paranoid conspiracy-theorization.

On the other hand, the book is surprisingly coherent, poignant, and honest. Chong does not apologize for having a self-serving perspective of how he came to be incarcerated, but the book is in part a story of his overcoming the significant (though simply human) vanity that leads to a victim identity. This story is a chronicle of Chong's transition from being a victim of circumstance to being focused on and aware of all the blessings which have come to him.

I found Chong's sense of humor, particularly about his own failures and shortcomings, refreshing and entertaining. His musings on human behavior learned through his prison experience were insightful and intelligent.

Altogether, this was an entertaining read with some good life lessons presented without getting too thick or clashing too much with the public persona that is "Chong".

Nice quick read
This book is really a nice quick read which really has no focus. Well i take that back the focus seems to be on leading a more positive life. Not necessarily making better decisions, but being more content with your decisions.

When i first picked up the book i expected a pro cannabis book criticizing the United States and it's drug policies with a little comedy thrown in. And while several times he makes this argument (sometimes rambling a little too much) there is much more to this book.

I think Tommy decided to write this book to tell his life's story and how he has changed after the "Pipe Dreams" raid. While for some people this book might be all over the place i enjoy the "stoner" mind stream of jumping from one insightful story to one thrilling story. This book doesn't drag on much (except his 4-5 rants on the screwed up bush administration) and i think the length is perfect. It only takes a few nights of reading.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an open mind or interests in the man behind the stoner from "Up in Smoke" and his other movies. 4 stars out of 5. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Marshall Mcluhan, Zarley Zalapski, Michael J. Fox, Kenneth Welsh, Hnat Domenichelli, Tommy Chong, Scott Niedermayer, Darryl Sydor, Steven Reinprecht, Johnny Bucyk, Jarome Iginla, Jason Botterill, Billy Dea, Jay Bouwmeester, Gordon Dickson, Matt Pettinger, Dianne Foster, Wayne Babych, Catherine Mary Stewart, Richard Matvichuk, Billy Mcneill, Alison Sydor, Fernando Pisani, Johnny Boychuk, Perry Berezan, Preston Manning, Brian Benning, Mark Smith, Brian Sutherby, Gilbert Brulé, Mike Comrie, Pierre Lueders, Arthur Hiller, Susan Roman, Eric Johnson, Nathan Fillion, Matt Kassian, Jill Hennessy, Jessica Gregg, Rae Dawn Chong, David Bissett, Lars Hirschfeld, Melody Anderson, Pete Peeters, Carla Macleod, James Rajotte, Mel Hurtig, Shannon Szabados, Stefan Read, Mike Robertson, Bruce Mcculloch, Jim Dinning, Dennis Fentie, Akina Shirt, Forrest Gainer, Michelle Beaudoin, Lisa Ryder, Ron Cannan, Colin Yukes, Blythe Hartley, Murray Campbell, Val Meredith, Bernard Ebbers, Robin Clegg, Graeme Gorham. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Herbert Marshall McLuhan (21 juillet 1911 - 31 décembre 1980) est un éducateur, un philosophe, un sociologue, un professeur de littérature anglaise et un théoricien de la communication canadien. Il est l'un des fondateurs des études contemporaines sur les médias. McLuhan naît le 21 juillet 1911 à Edmonton, en Alberta. En 1916, la famille déménage à Winnipeg, au Manitoba, où il fréquente l'Université du Manitoba. Il y obtient son baccalauréat et sa maîtrise en arts. Il poursuit ses études à Cambridge, en Angleterre, où il étudiait la Nouvelle Critique sous la gouverne de F. R. Leavis et de I.A. Richards. Il obtient là aussi un baccalauréat et une maîtrise en arts. Il se convertit au ...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Chapters: Michael J. Fox, Fay Wray, Callum Keith Rennie, Elisha Cuthbert, Tommy Chong, Nathan Fillion, Paul Gross, Tricia Helfer, Evangeline Lilly, Sharon Pollock, Sean Power, Cory Monteith, Trevor Devall, Joyce Meadows, Natasha Henstridge, Kenneth Welsh, Jill Hennessy, Dana Andersen, Victor Webster, Tom Jackson, Brandon Iron, Erin Karpluk, Nigel Whitmey, Bruno Gerussi, Patrick Gilmore, Duncan Regehr, Eric Johnson, Rae Dawn Chong, Beverly Adams, Bruce Mcculloch, Caitlynne Medrek, Kari Matchett, Jason Thompson, Dianne Foster, Kris Pope, Roman Danylo, Genevieve Buechner, Barbara Kent, Tim Howar, Ron Pederson, Catherine Mary Stewart, Erik Everhard, Conrad Bain, Tantoo Cardinal, Kirby Morrow, Lisa Ann Beley, Rebecca Northan, Michelle Beaudoin, Rod Cameron, Alan Van Sprang, Rebecca Jenkins, Lorne Cardinal, Kent Derricott, Scott Vickaryous, David Stuart, Terry Chen, Roy Jenson, Jim Henshaw, Jesse Hutch, Carol-Anne Day, Jeff Haslam, Jacqueline Hennessy, Gavin Crawford, John Mann, Alek Diakun, Diane Stevenett, Peter Oldring, Jackson Davies, Matthew Erickson, Ben Cotton, Colin Stinton, Alex Zahara, David Kopp, Colin Murdock, Dave Pettitt, Niall Matter, Paul Spence, Morris Panych, Mark Meer, Phyllis Crane, Robert Kaiser, Paul Greene, Byron Chief-Moon, Cole Heppell, Tom Edwards, Branden Nadon, Steve Olson, Paul Sun Hyung, Shayn Solberg, David Sereda, Jeffrey Watson, Pat Kelly, Sean Wei Mah, Paul Morgan Donald, Stephen Massicotte, Josh Dean, Jamie Paterson, Mark Gatha, Kevin Gillese, Devon Weigel, Morris Birdyellowhead, Ryan Belleville, Brandon Firla, Bonar Bain, Neeru Bhajwa, David Lawrence, Kelly Harms. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 374. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Michael J. Fox (born June 9, 1961) is a Canadian-American actor, author and voice-over artist. With a film and television...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=68904 ... Read more

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Chapters: James Jerome Hill, Walter Huston, Bonar Law, Arthur Meighen, Tommy Chong, Adams George Archibald, Sam Hughes, Anne Mclellan, Samuel Mclaughlin, George Eaton, James Creelman, Rae Dawn Chong, John Mclellan, Michael Meighen, Richard Mcbride, Willard Mack, Donald Patriquin, Piers Mcdonald, Shirley Mcclellan, George Forrester Davidson, Sharon Creelman, William Alexander Henry, David Archibald Harvey, Robbi Chong, Glenn V. Davidson, Mike Mahood, Heather Crowe, Arthur Williams Mccurdy, John Roaf Barber, Robert Young Eaton, Earle Mclaughlin, John Craig Eaton, Page Fletcher, Harry Flemming, Jack Mcclelland, John David Eaton, Thomas Dickson, Maxwell Meighen, William F. Mccurdy, David Mccurdy, Robert Dickson, William Dickson. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 171. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Andrew Bonar Law PC (16 September 1858 30 October 1923), commonly known as Bonar Law, was a British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister. Born in the crown colony of New Brunswick, he is the only British Prime Minister to have been born outside the British Isles. He was also the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century, spending 211 days in office. Law was born to a rural preacher and his wife in New Brunswick, where he spent his early life. A few years after his mother's death in 1861, his father remarried, and in 1870 Law moved to Helensburgh, Scotland, to live with his mother's sister Janet and her family, who ran a successful merchant bank. After an education at a preparatory school in Hamilton and the High School of Glasgow, Law left school aged sixteen to gain a "commercial education" at the family firm. A few years later the firm was sold to the Clydesdale Bank, putting Law's career in jeopardy until his uncles loaned him the money to buy a partnership in an iron...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=218283 ... Read more

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Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, A/k/a Tommy Chong, When Louis Met..., Theremin: an Electronic Odyssey, Gonzo: the Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, the James Dean Story, Being Osama, an Unreasonable Man, the Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl, Rainbow Bird and Monster Man, the Beales of Grey Gardens, the Devil at Your Heels, Zidane: a 21st Century Portrait, Mugabe and the White African, Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs on the Road, Tyson, the Compleat Al, N Is a Number: a Portrait of Paul Erdős, the Last Days of Left Eye, Dalai Lama Renaissance, the Mindscape of Alan Moore, Unknown Chaplin, Atomic Ed and the Black Hole, the Quiet One, Final 24, Terror's Advocate, the Lena Baker Story, Alice Neel, Crumb, Aileen Wuornos: the Selling of a Serial Killer, Jimi Hendrix, Beautiful Darling, Cracked Actor, American Boy: a Profile of Steven Prince, American Fugitive: the Truth About Hassan, in the Realms of the Unreal, the Feature, the Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner, the Mystery of Picasso, a Boy Named Sue, Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer, Diary, a Huey P. Newton Story, Giving You Everything, D Tour: a Tenacious Documentary, Maya Lin: a Strong Clear Vision, a Brief History of Time, Hilary Duff: This Is Now, Shchors, Remembering Saddam, Thomas Jefferson, Canada's Sweetheart: the Saga of Hal C. Banks, Beah: a Black Woman Speaks, You Think You Really Know Me: the Gary Wilson Story, a Prince Among Islands, Breakfast With Hunter, Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser, Beyond Belief, Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got, Arthur Rubinstein - the Love of Life, the Liberace of Baghdad, Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier, Unforgivable Blackness: the Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson, Antonia: a Portrait of the Woman, Johan Cruijff - En Un Momento Dado, Plaster Caster, Alber...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15106250 ... Read more

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Chapters: Keanu Reeves, Kristin Kreuk, Chinese Canadian, Michael Lee-Chin, Tommy Chong, Edison Chen, Michael Chong, Jade Chung, Melissa O'neil, Kreesha Turner, Sonija Kwok, Jean B. Lumb, Crystal Lowe, Rita Wong, Gordon Chin, Sandrine Holt, Alexina Louie, Peter Ing, Christy Chung, Winnifred Eaton, Martha Joy, Rae Dawn Chong, Mark Chung, Megan Wing, Sui Sin Far, Ziya Tong, Françoise Yip, Cory Lee, Fred Wah, Karen David, Paul Wong, Landon Ling, Brandon Yip, Jade Raymond, Lillian Dyck, Nicole Lyn, Meili Faille, Catalina Yue, Robbi Chong, Lori Fung, Jennifer Anne Lee, Alexa Loo, Erin Chan, Chris Beckford-Tseu, Lonny Chin, Patrick Gallagher, Byron Lawson, Katie Lai, Wendy Saschenbrecker, Lila Feng. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 210. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Keanu Charles Reeves (pronounced ; born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian actor, best known for his portrayals of a spaced-out metalhead in Bill ... Read more

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Chapters: Kristin Kreuk, Charlene Choi, Tommy Chong, Edison Chen, Bernice Liu, Denise Ho, Nicholas Tse, Sandra Oh, Linda Chung, Kenneth Ma, Sonija Kwok, Crystal Lowe, Lawrence Chou, Sook-Yin Lee, Louise Lee, Karena Lam, Benny Yau, Miranda Kwok, Sandrine Holt, Lexa Doig, Christy Chung, Matthew Ko, Yvette Lu, Rae Dawn Chong, Steph Song, Cassie Steele, Anastasia 'nat' Tubanos, Osric Chau, Brandon Chang, Jorgito Vargas, Jr., Fred Cheng, Robbi Chong, Debbie Wong, Von Flores, Monica Lo, Jennifer Anne Lee, Kea Wong, Maggie Ma, Jeffrey Parazzo, Yee Jee Tso, Patrick Gallagher, Siu Ta, Regan Oey, Vicky Huang, Olivia Cheng, Linlyn Lue, Alex Steele, Benita Ha, Shannon Chan-Kent. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 214. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Charlene Choi (born 22 November 1982) is a Hong Kong-based actress and singer. She is best known as a member of the Cantopop girl group Twins, alongside Gillian Chung. Choi was born in Vancouver, Canada. She moved with her family to Hong Kong a few years later. She is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. Charlene Choi was educated at a number of institutions. After graduating from Rosaryhill School, where many other pop stars had attended, she started working full-time as a model in Hong Kong. She was scouted by Emperor Entertainment Group, and was then linked with Gillian Chung to form the C-pop duo Twins. Aside from her musical career, Choi has become a successful actress in the Hong Kong film industry, co-starred alongside famous names such as Andy Lau, Eason Chan, Jay Chou, Mike He, Wu Chun and Nicholas Tse. She wrote an article describing her acting career: "Earlier before, I have shared with everyone some of my acting experiences. This time, I want to talk about movies. As an artist, whenever I'm working, I have to show the best side and give the...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=755714 ... Read more

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Chapters: Woody Harrelson, Tenacious D, Steve Kubby, Tommy Chong, Dana Beal, Peter Mcwilliams, Rick Steves, Jon Gettman, Roger Steffens, Edward Forchion, Steven Hager, John Sperling, Rob Kampia, Valerie Corral, Loretta Nall, Ed Rosenthal, Jay Cavanaugh, Eddy Lepp, Peter Lewis, Chef Ra, Brownie Mary, Jack Herer, Jessica Corry, Nadine Strossen, Charles C. Lynch, Anthony Papa, Randy Credico, Richard Cowan, Keith Stroup, Beth Soloe, John Pylka, Paul Armentano, Fred Gardner, Roger Christie, Tom Crosslin, Richard Lee, Allen St. Pierre, Aaron Houston, Tom Forcade, Peter Gorman, Eagle Bill. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 183. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Tenacious D is an American rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Comprising lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums Tenacious D (2001) and The Pick of Destiny (2006). The band's studio releases, and more recently its live performances, feature a full band lineup, including such musicians as guitarist John Konesky, bassist John Spiker and drummer Brooks Wackerman. Tenacious D formed in 1994 when the members performed as an acoustic duo. The band first gained popularity in 1999 when they starred in their eponymous television series and began to support large rock acts. In 2001, they released Tenacious D, their debut album featuring a full band. The first single, "Tribute", was the band's most successful achieving their only Top 10 in any chart, until they released "The Metal", which was first shown at Saturday Night Live. In 2006, they starred in, and recorded the soundtrack for, the film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. In support of the film, the band went on a world tour, appearing for the first time with a full band. Tenacious D's musi...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=252117 ... Read more

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Great for Beginners
Not knowing a thing about growing, I purchased this book and was so glad I did. It covers everything, from seeds to clones, from grow rooms to curing. Most books just assume you know how to do the basics. This book takes you step by step through the growing process. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are a novice.

The best gardening book I've read
Ed's new book: Marijuana Grower's Handbook is the best. It has very detailed information on every aspect of growing cannabis. I like that the book is very linear and has sections like water and nutrients. It is very easy to pick out a chapter for study and then apply it to the garden. I just saw Ed yesterday at HempCon San Jose and he is one passionate guy. He rallied the troops for Prop. 19 and answered every garden question from the audience. What an enthusiastic guy. By the way, I purchased the book at a hydroponics store and the cover split right away. I was given a free copy that Ed autographed! Nice!
I also like that the book spends time on outdoor gardens. This is a vital part of gardening.Most cannabis schools don't spend any time on this and I think it's not fair. There are many outdoor growers and it's nice to know that Ed is there for us, too.I have had many questions on growing and this book is a great resource. The cannabis industry is changing rapidly and it's great to have a champion like Ed Rosenthal.Buy this book and you won't be disappointed.

Definitely COMPLETE!
This book is a MUST for growers or people interested in the history of Marijuana in the U.S.It is interesting and informative, great illustrations, and Ed Rosenthal is one of the best leading authorities on the subject.

buy the book
this is by FAR!!!the best book on the subject so far....love it, if you get one book on growing you have to get this one. I own Jorge Cervantes medical marajuana grow book, Soma's book and a few others and this one is the one. You won't be disappointed.

The most comprehensive gardening book I have ever seen!
I received Ed's latest book in the mail on Monday, "The Marijuana Growers Handbook". I finally got a chance to sit-down with it last night. I Love It! Ed, Jane and all the folks at Quick Trading have put together the single best resource I have ever seen! It's an extremely well crafted and thought out book. These guys do it better than anyone! Everything flows easily from one section to the next, it's beautifully written with hundreds of stunning images and illustrations. Ed has penned this book with the average reader in mind. Starting with his easy to understand, detailed explanations of some very complex science, this is Book will be the standard by which all others are measured.

Buy this book! You won't be disappointed, its the best value out there. The Growers Handbook is filled with everything you need to know about gardening - not to mention, its a good read! With Ed's laid back writing style and attention to detail. This "how To Book" becomes a hard to put down all in one resource material. I've only had my copy for a week and already I've refrenced it so many times that I'm thinking I should have a second copy! if I keep it up, this book will folded, spindled, dogeared and highlited into shreds before the end of this summer!. Marijuana Growers Handbook is for everyone - from the beginner to the professional. If I could have only one book in my library giving me the skills necessary for the successful cultivation of Cannabis, this would be it! ... Read more