A visual compendium by David Jacob Kramer, an Australian writer based in the U.S. Focusing on the Underground Press Syndicate (UPS)—a 1960s–70s countercultural publishing network—this book explores the weed-inspired illustrations and designs that filled its pages. Within just a few years, UPS grew into a vast global network, distributing over 500 publications and reaching millions of readers. Among its most distinctive features were the small, often anonymous cannabis-themed drawings scattered throughout. In addition to showcasing these, the book includes vintage rolling paper designs, grow guides, and firsthand accounts from activists of the era. In a time when cannabis is increasingly legalized and commodified, this volume recaptures the radical energy of a period when it symbolized rebellion and resistance.
Pages : 566 pages
Size : 19× 25cm (softcover)
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David Jacob Kramer is a writer born in Sydney, Australia, and currently based in Los Angeles. From 2007 to 2021, he ran Family Bookstore, a space dedicated to artist books, zines, performances, and readings. His writing has appeared in numerous magazines and artist monographs.
