William Powell [Peter Bergman] – The Anarchist Cookbook – First Edition 1971
£2,950.00
First edition softcover. No later printings – published by Lyle Stuart, $5.95 price on back, spine slightly worn with loss to lower end, covers have some limited soiling, owner name plate of a professor (Tomasic) on title page and inside cover, some very limited wear/ soiling internally and sporadic pencil underline, contents generally clean. Complete in 160 pages. Exceptionally scarce.
The Anarchist Cookbook, written by William Powell in 1971, is a controversial book containing instructions on explosives, weapons, sabotage, and survival techniques. It includes recipes for home-made bombs, napalm, and tear gas, along with guides on hacking, surveillance evasion, and guerrilla tactics. The book also discusses anarchist philosophy, advocating resistance to government control. Powell later disavowed the book, acknowledging its dangerous content and unintended consequences. Many governments have restricted or banned its distribution due to its potential use in criminal activities. While some view it as a historical document of countercultural resistance, others criticise it for promoting violence. Despite its notoriety, much of its technical information is outdated or inaccurate, making it more of a cultural artefact than a practical guide today.
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First edition softcover. No later printings – published by Lyle Stuart, $5.95 price on back, spine slightly worn with loss to lower end, covers have some limited soiling, owner name plate of a professor (Tomasic) on title page and inside cover, some very limited wear/ soiling internally and sporadic pencil underline, contents generally clean. Complete in 160 pages. Exceptionally scarce.
The Anarchist Cookbook, written by William Powell in 1971, is a controversial book containing instructions on explosives, weapons, sabotage, and survival techniques. It includes recipes for home-made bombs, napalm, and tear gas, along with guides on hacking, surveillance evasion, and guerrilla tactics. The book also discusses anarchist philosophy, advocating resistance to government control. Powell later disavowed the book, acknowledging its dangerous content and unintended consequences. Many governments have restricted or banned its distribution due to its potential use in criminal activities. While some view it as a historical document of countercultural resistance, others criticise it for promoting violence. Despite its notoriety, much of its technical information is outdated or inaccurate, making it more of a cultural artefact than a practical guide today.
NOT for sale in Australia!
