The Whole Earth Catalog

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  1. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    WOW! What a great series of books that was created in the late '60s by Stewart Brand. You can rediscover the charm and incredible resource of information again!

    The entire series of publications from that team is now available online thru this link:
    Whole Earth Index

    I got the Last Whole Earth Catalog in 1971, and it was a page-turning fascinating read, and collection of information that sparked the consciousness of an entire generation.

    You can now relive the experience for free, just download the pdf files and start reading!!!

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    Have fun and maybe learn something!
     
  2. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Wish I still had mine.

    I still have a copy of Divine Right's Trip by Gurney Norman.

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    It was originally printed on the pages of The Last Whole Earth Catalog.

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    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    That is why I looked it up and found the pdfs.

    Divine Rights Trip was a hoot. I have named several cars Urge since reading that.
     
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    Toker Lifetime Supporter

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    Too bad the catalog couldn't be spread back then as easily as now.

    BTW Stewart Brand also founded one of the first online forums, just a few years before Hipforums began.
     
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    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    You can read a lot more about Stewart Brand on WIkipedia:

    Stewart Brand - Wikipedia

    He's had an amazing journey through life!
     
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    It would be a great book to archive online.
     
  7. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    It is online.

    Whole Earth Index
     
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