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3.06 AVERAGE
3.06 AVERAGE
As a kid, I thought that this book was going to allow me to subvert the world, break the rules, etc, etc.
Now, it's incredibly outdated (there's some phone phreaking stuff in there that hasn't worked in 15 years anywhere in the US, for example), but is entertaining as a walk down memory lane.
The Cookbook mentions other publications, some created and maintained by US Armed Forces, that are still available for perusal today that may be more informative (at least, I assume they are, but with the current terrorist threat they may be off the market), but this book won't do much to help you "stick it to the man," whatever that means.
Still, an entertaining look into the world of the early 70s and counterculture.
And yes, there is still information that is "relevant", dealing with improvised weapons, among other things. Overall, though, putting faith in the information contained in this book is likely to lead to you having a bad day, or injuring yourself. Read for entertainment purposes only.
Now, it's incredibly outdated (there's some phone phreaking stuff in there that hasn't worked in 15 years anywhere in the US, for example), but is entertaining as a walk down memory lane.
The Cookbook mentions other publications, some created and maintained by US Armed Forces, that are still available for perusal today that may be more informative (at least, I assume they are, but with the current terrorist threat they may be off the market), but this book won't do much to help you "stick it to the man," whatever that means.
Still, an entertaining look into the world of the early 70s and counterculture.
And yes, there is still information that is "relevant", dealing with improvised weapons, among other things. Overall, though, putting faith in the information contained in this book is likely to lead to you having a bad day, or injuring yourself. Read for entertainment purposes only.
informative
fast-paced
Informative but outdated in terms of tech. Rather juvenile when it talks about businesses, referencing Kmart, McDonald's, Pools, etc. Less of anarchy and more of a nuisance than anything. It's kind of pathetic. "Order the wrong drinks and make a fuss! Smoke weed before you go it smells icky and people won't like it!"
The recipes for explosives, weapons and growing is very helpful.
The recipes for explosives, weapons and growing is very helpful.
informative
the cookbook: there is only one purpose in hand-to-hand combat, and that is to kill.
me, crying: please i just need a soup recipe
me, crying: please i just need a soup recipe
dark
fast-paced
A product of its time, most of the hacks and "recipies" are out of date or were proven false. The rest seem dangerous to the maker as well as the intended victim. Still an interesting look at a darker side of our culture.
There is alot of practical information in this book. I read this when I was a kid, I'm meaning to give it a re-read now that I'm older and wiser.
This isn't my cup of tea, but it was on the banned book list, so I read it. It's really not that big of a deal. Most of the information can be pulled up from the internet in just a few moments. The preface on anarchism was pretty interesting, but this isn't something I will find myself itching to read again.
If you accidentally want to blow yourself up, then this book is for you.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Book Review
Title: The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell
Genre: Non-Fiction, Educational
Rating: 3.75 Stars
This review is going to be slightly different from my usual ones and a lot shorter as well since I don’t really know how to review this book without finding myself on a watchlist of some sort. I initially came across this book from a YouTube video discussing the most illegal or banned books to own, The Anarchist Cookbook was one of them. According to the creator of that video, owning a copy of this book gets you put on a watchlist and if you are arrested merely possessing a copy can extend the sentence you receive in court which intrigued me, so obviously I had to get a copy.
The Anarchist Cookbook contains instructions on how to create and use some highly illegal things like boom sticks and the like as well as substances. It also contains a lot of digital information although most of it seems to be outdated now as it mentions both payphones and modems which seems to obsolete in this modern age. While reading I found myself slightly disturbed about how casually the author discusses creating these things and these uses of them without really considering the damage that they can cause in the wrong hands.
This book was a highly unusually read for me since I can’t discuss these recipes in depth without getting this review taken down on every platform it will be posted on. Obviously, I wouldn’t recommend this book as it could lead to some unintended consequences but if you are like me and are just curious about the history of this book and how it came to be then definitely look into it as it was fascinating if nothing else about how easily some of these recipes can be made. Overall, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while reading The Anarchist Cookbook but it was mildly educational in places especially where technology is concerned although a large majority of the information went completely over my head.