Ecodefense: a Field Guide to Monkeywrenching

Stated second edition, fourth printing from 1990, originally published in 1985. Signed on the title page by co-editor Bill Haywood (aka Ron Kezar). Glossy green camouflage wrappers with black lettering on cover and spine. Minor wear to edges; faint scratching. Perfect binding is tight. Interior is clean. Features a "Forward! " by Edward Abbey. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout. Earth First! Was a radical environmental group formed in the American Southwest in 1980. The group rose to prominence as it organized events, published a journal, and used direct action to advocate for wilderness proposals that were too far-reaching for mainstream conservationists. This book by two Earth First! Founders details the many methods that can be used to disrupt development projects and conduct ecological sabotage. Though the disclaimer notes the book is "for entertainment purposes only, " this monkeywrenching guide became quite controversial with its instructions for tree spiking, plugging waste discharge pipes, disabling vehicles, and other subversive activities. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 311 pp; Signed by Editor. …