Ed Rosenthal is a researcher, writer, author, political activist, and consultant. He has written many books about marijuana cultivation and culture, including Marijuana Grower's Handbook, Marijuana Pest and Disease Control, Why Marijuana Should Be Legal, The Big Book of Buds series, and more, which have sold over two million copies combined. He lives in Oakland, CA.
Freelance journalist David Downs has covered the arts,
technology, and criminal justice for publications including WIRED,
Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and many more. He has received
and shared numerous professional honors, including a 2010
Knight-Batten Award for Innovations in Journalism. Downs launched
the "Legalization Nation" syndicated column in 2009, cofounded the
prescient Marijuana Business Report in 2010, and has edited the San
Francisco Chronicle blog "Smell the Truth" since 2012. He lives in
San Francisco.
"The world of cannabis concentrates is expanding, and if you have
any interest in exploring this new frontier, we've got a reading
recommendation for you.... [Beyond Buds] treads where no book has
tread before."--Leafly.com "Beyond Buds is the authority on the
burgeoning concentrate industry. From the rise of herbal vaporizers
to the advancement of CO2 and butane-based extractions, Ed
Rosenthal covers every nook and cranny of the science of dabs. We
are thrilled to support this authoritative text." Mark Richardson,
VaporNation.com "If we could we'd smoke every photo in this book.
Be careful. Touch this book and you might get a contact high. This
is the best book about concentrates we've ever
reviewed."--StuffStonersLike.com "Beyond Buds is the most
functional book you will buy this year.... Ed gives comprehensive
treatment to what are often complex and difficult methods and
concepts, but presents them in a way useful for everyone, from the
novice to the expert.... There is a smokeless cannabis revolution
upon us, and Ed Rosenthal's Beyond Buds is the handbook.--OC WEED
REVIEW "Every time a new chapter opens in the story of cannabis, Ed
Rosenthal will have scouted ahead and written a guide for those of
us following along. Beyond Buds carries on Ed's lifetime of service
to the plant... The beautiful photography throughout the book
continues another of Ed's traditions.... Don't wander around lost
in our re-legalized future when a guide book this good is right at
hand. Beyond Buds will make you an informed citizen in our exciting
tomorrow."--HailMaryJane.com "Rosenthal's latest project is
remarkably expansive.... The level of detail to which Beyond Buds
delves is incredible, as Rosenthal cuts no corners... Whether you
are starting out in the cannabis extract world or an experienced
player, Beyond Buds has something to offer
everyone."--illegallyhealed.com "[I was] extremely impressed with
the detail and clarity. I can see how valuable this book is and
truly want everyone in the industry to read it.... Thank you for
helping expand my knowledge!"--Justin Kandler, The Hemp Solution
"Beyond Buds looks into the development of these new products and
includes both how-to directions and eye-candy photos. It's a
must-read for any cannasseur."--Alex Bradley, CULTURE "It's truly
an honor and a privilege to not only work with Ed Rosenthal, but to
help folks find that perfect vaporizer, or make the cleanest,
safest extracts in the history of cannabis."--David Downs, Coauthor
of Beyond Buds; Editor, Smell the Truth on SFGate.com; Columnist,
East Bay Express Praise for the previous edition:
"Ed shows the reader how to produce high-grade pot products from a
bag full of leaves and trim.... As with all of Ed's books, the
instructions are clear and concise.... Ed's book provides an
excellent guide for anyone wondering what to do with their extra
trim!"--Cannabis Culture "This has got to be one of Ed's better
books... [I]t's easy to read, has some great information, and tells
you what you really need to know."--Weed World Praise for Ed
Rosenthal:
"Mr. Rosenthal is the pothead's answer to Ann Landers, Judge Judy,
Martha Stewart and the Burpee Garden Wizard all in one."--The New
York Times "Ed Rosenthal holds the distinction of turning more
people on to pot than Cheech and Chong."--Tommy Chong
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