Weed : the Users Guide

Written by David Schmader, a cannabis connoisseur, this illustrated guide introduces the world of weed to people just starting out and to experienced smokers alike. It serves as a full handbook on recreational marijuana in places where its use has been decriminalized.

The book covers the plant's history, the many ways to enjoy it, and a selection of recipes, along with guidance on safety, legal questions, and medical use. Readers learn how much THC makes an edible pleasantly effective, how to turn an apple into a makeshift pipe, how to clean a bong, and how the racist roots of US marijuana laws developed. It also covers which American presidents partook.

The tone is lighthearted throughout. The book ends with advice for anyone who finds they are high and does not enjoy it, and its illustrations and humor make it a practical gift.