Seller: leaves, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
second edition, second printing, 1987. out of print. one of the most infamous artifacts of latecold war environmental militancy: a practical handbook linked to the "monkeywrenching" ethos popularized by edward abbey, who contributes the opening "forward!". compiled by earth first! figures dave foreman and bill haywood, the book mixes movement context with step-by-step sabotage lore, documenting the hard edge of 1980s eco-direct-action culture and its aftermath. but a key primary source for the history of radical environmentalism in the west. tucson, arizona: ned ludd books. isbn: 0-933285-03-5. 7.85 x 5.25 inches. 311 pages. softcover. bound in paper wrappers. book condition: gentle shelfwear, crease to back wrapper, chip to head of spine. very good. Seller Inventory # 1256
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I5N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I5N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0933285035I5N00
Seller: Back of Beyond Books, Moab, UT, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition; Second Printing. Stated second edition (revised and enlarged) , second printing from 1988, originally published in 1985. Signed on the title page by co-editor Bill Haywood (aka Ron Kezar). Glossy green camouflage wrappers with black lettering on cover and spine. Minor wear to edges; faint scratching to back wrapper. Perfect binding is tight. Interior is clean. Features a "Forward! " by Edward Abbey. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout. Earth First! Was a radical environmental group formed in the American Southwest in 1980. The group rose to prominence as it organized events, published a journal, and used direct action to advocate for wilderness proposals that were too far-reaching for mainstream conservationists. This book by two Earth First! Founders details the many methods that can be used to disrupt development projects and conduct ecological sabotage. Though the disclaimer notes the book is "for entertainment purposes only, " this monkeywrenching guide became quite controversial with its instructions for tree spiking, plugging waste discharge pipes, disabling vehicles, and other subversive activities. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 311 pp; Signed by Editor. Seller Inventory # 024964
Seller: Back of Beyond Books, Moab, UT, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition; Fourth Printing. Stated second edition, fourth printing from 1990, originally published in 1985. Signed on the title page by co-editor Bill Haywood (aka Ron Kezar). Glossy green camouflage wrappers with black lettering on cover and spine. Minor wear to edges; faint scratching. Perfect binding is tight. Interior is clean. Features a "Forward! " by Edward Abbey. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout. Earth First! Was a radical environmental group formed in the American Southwest in 1980. The group rose to prominence as it organized events, published a journal, and used direct action to advocate for wilderness proposals that were too far-reaching for mainstream conservationists. This book by two Earth First! Founders details the many methods that can be used to disrupt development projects and conduct ecological sabotage. Though the disclaimer notes the book is "for entertainment purposes only, " this monkeywrenching guide became quite controversial with its instructions for tree spiking, plugging waste discharge pipes, disabling vehicles, and other subversive activities. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 311 pp; Signed by Editor. Seller Inventory # 024965
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9F86_40_0933285035