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 | | The Cannabible Collection by Jason King ISBN-10: 9781580088374 ISBN-10: 1-58008-837-6 ISBN-13: 9781580088374 ISBN-13: 978-1-58008-837-4 Paperback 2007-04 Ten Speed Press Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The CANNABIBLE mothership has landed! For the first time, the stickiest, ickiest buds from the best-selling series have been rolled together into a single mind-blowing package. Renowned pot connoisseur and photographer Jason King has selected his favorite marijuana strains from the coffee shops of Amsterdam to the mountains of Afghanistan to the volcanoes of Hawaii, each one illuminated by stunning photos and enlightened commentary. Housed in a gorgeous slipcase box, THE CANNABIBLE COLLECTION is the most indulgent gift you can give the pot lover in your life--except for the herb itself. | ||
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The ULTIMATE connoisseur's guide This is simply an amazing collection. I had previously owned the full-sized, hardcover version of these books, but donated them to my fraternity. When I saw that there was now 3-pack of miniature versions, I knew I needed to re-acquire them. Each book has a general theme. The first focuses mostly on strains that can be found in Amsterdam, with some from California, Hawaii, and Canada. The second book specializes in only organically grown strains raised and bred in California. The third book is a combination of the first two, but still tends to lean its focus towards Cali strains again. While the third book does re-visit a couple of the more popular strains, there are very few repeats so you don't don't worry that its going to get repetitive. Along with the amazing pictures and microphotography, there are also a number of articles spread throughout all three books with information on marijuana, breeding history of specific strains, and marijuana culture. I'm fairly certain that Jason King is the luckiest man alive and definitely has the best job I've ever heard of. I just thank him for sharing his knowledge and experience with the rest of us. | ||
Great info and pictures, but crappy quality books! I am a fan of Jason's, and have read a lot of his smoke reviews. He is awesome at describing the nearly indescribable. However, I received the first batch of these books and promptly book two fell apart. No biggie, Amazon sent me a replacement set. After receiving the replacement set, book one promptly fell apart, as well. As I was really soured by this particular set of books, I asked Amazon if they would make me a deal on the Cannabible Deluxe version, to which I received NO REPLY! Amazon really sucked on this order as far as I'm concerned. READ YOUR EMAILS AMAZON! For not doing so in my case -- AMAZON sucks donkey! As for Mr. King. . . the info is awesome, the pics are drool-worthy, but if you're going to do this, damn-it, do it right! Mr. King considers himself a cannaboisseur, and he may be, but to be one requires a heightened agenda, and this set of books is bottom-shelf, low-rent, and basically not worth the effort. AVOID THIS AT ALL COSTS! If you can't afford the real, hardback set or the Cannibible Deluxe, read them at the bookstore (which may be better in the long-run). | ||
No you cannot smoke these books! Well you could if you wanted to but I think tobacco is probably better for your health. Jason King is the undisputed Cannabis Connoisseur of the world! The way he captures not only the visual beauty of the buds and plants he so loves, but he goes into detail about the very soul of these fine herbs. He does so armed with extensive knowledge as to the heritage, strain, and history of all these buds, but also with the passion to do so like no one else. What makes these books stand out has to be the little side stories commenting on everything like the benefits of vaporization, the importance of reducing the negatives of life on the human body and soul, the proper care of cannabis, a discussion on the positive and negative effects of cannabis use, medical uses, horticulture, botany, and all around living well. This small collection is great for the casual cannabis caterer. But the full hardcover editions of each Cannabible would be a better choice for the true Connoisseur of Cannabis! | ||
Nice Portable Version If you are familiar with the Cannabibles or are interested in purchasing them, I would say go for it. If you love fine quality herb, and want to know more about it then definately get these books. Jason king really knows his stuff, and his photography is at times breathtaking. The photos and strain reviews are interspersed with very interesting and insightful articles concerning all aspects of God's sweetest medicine. I guaruntee that if you are not a cannisseur you will definately consider yourself one after a thorough purusal of the Cannabible series. As to this mini version, I docked a star because they are abridged. None of them have the forewards, which in the case of the second and third volumes are well worth reading. Also a few of the strains present in the large counterparts are omitted. If you must get this one for economic reasons, or portability (these are considerably smaller than the originals) then by all means get this. However if you can shell out the dough for the larger ones than I would highly (pardon the pun) reccommend getting the complete set so you get the full experience. The quality of these books is quite fine, well made in a sturdy box and the pictures, although smaller than the full editions are nonetheless vivid and drool-worthy. Happy toking. erh...I mean reading. :) | ||
Good for entertaining hobbyists, but more detailed info would be better. Overall I give the collection 4 stars for all that it does well - even though it is not entirely what I had hoped it would be. This is a good collection for entertaining people interested in cannabis, but it is not as informational as I had hoped it would be. I was hoping for something that would share more useful information about different strains of cannabis: growing characteristics, preferred growing mediums and environments, indoor-outdoor height, potency, nutrient preferences, etc. I keep hoping somebody will produce something like a world wide seed catalog, but written by unbiased connoisseurs and growers who are personally experienced with growing the various strains and with their medical properties and effects. On the positive side: The photography was great and there were some really interesting articles in the books as well. Also, the price is fantastic for all that you are getting, and the presentation value is very good (including the nice slip case). One major drawback for me however was how repetitively the author constantly preaches about how "outdoor organically grown" cannabis is so universally superior to every other possible growing alternative. It's fine that he believes that so adamantly, but I didn't feel I needed to hear those same beliefs repeatedly hammered home on virtually every single page of the book(s) and I was really tired of hearing about it only halfway through the first book. | ||