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A while ago I found a book online about that was written about Amsterdam cannabis culture in the early 70's -- right when all the coffeshops were first opening up. It was an insider's account and contained many great photos and stories from the era. It was only available from a small website and likely self-published. I can't remember what it was called or who wrote it, but I need to find this book! I remember it having the reputation of being the definitive book on Amsterdam coffeeshop history. I googled for hours but couldn't come up with any info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mr FunnyPants wrote:A while ago I found a book online about that was written about Amsterdam cannabis culture in the early 70's -- right when all the coffeshops were first opening up. It was an insider's account and contained many great photos and stories from the era. It was only available from a small website and likely self-published. I can't remember what it was called or who wrote it, but I need to find this book! I remember it having the reputation of being the definitive book on Amsterdam coffeeshop history. I googled for hours but couldn't come up with any info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

maybe this?

Nol van Schaik’s book: The Dutch Experience

StonedSince'67 wrote:

Mr FunnyPants wrote:A while ago I found a book online about that was written about Amsterdam cannabis culture in the early 70's -- right when all the coffeshops were first opening up. It was an insider's account and contained many great photos and stories from the era. It was only available from a small website and likely self-published. I can't remember what it was called or who wrote it, but I need to find this book! I remember it having the reputation of being the definitive book on Amsterdam coffeeshop history. I googled for hours but couldn't come up with any info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

maybe this?

Nol van Schaik’s book: The Dutch Experience

Yes, that's it exactly! Thanks so much, you have no idea how much time you saved me. I really appreciate it. As an aside, has anyone read this book?

EDIT: Now I remember why I never ordered it. All the order links are broken. Anyone know how to get a copy of this book? I'd prefer to order online but will be in Amsterdam in December/January if there's a shop that carries it.

Looks cool. Here's the publisher's email, as far as I can tell: info@realdealpublishing.com

Ask them and then post up what you find

Mr FunnyPants wrote:As an aside, has anyone read this book?

not yet but i would like to read it too so please let us know if you have any success in your quest

found it on amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/908076 ... 9080763519

or you could go to haarlem and ask nol yourself