Written while serving time in jail, Steal this Book is an irreverent "manual of survival in the prison that is Amerika." Hoffman gleefully dispenses advice on marijuana growing, beating the draft, getting free land, guerrilla radio, even making molotov cocktails, as well as providing lists of free clinics, clothing outlets, food kitchens, and places providing draft counseling. The editors of this particular edition took Hoffman at his word and did literally steal the book. This edition is pirated.