| Pages: | 300 pages |
| Book Art: | Black and white photos tables, charts, and drawings |
| Size: | 6 x 9 inch |
| Publisher: | Jenkins Publications |
| Pub. Date: | April 1, 2019 |
| ISBN: | 9780964425880 |
The Humanure Handbook, 4th Edition
Shit in a Nutshell
“This is a cult classic”—The New Yorker
An updated edition of an underground classic
This is the 4th edition of a self-published book that no respectable publisher would touch with a ten-foot shovel. The 1st edition was published in 1994 with a print run of 600 copies, which the author expected to watch decompose in his garage for the rest of his life. Now, 24 years later, the book has sold over 65,000 print copies in the U.S. alone, been translated in whole or in part into 19 languages and been published in foreign editions on four continents.
The previous editions won numerous awards, including the Independent Publisher Outstanding Book of the Year Award, deeming the book “Most Likely to Save the Planet.” The book has been mentioned on such diverse media outlets as: Mother Earth News, Whole Earth Review, Countryside Journal, The Journal of Environmental Quality, Natural Health, NPR, BBC, CBC, Howard Stern, The Wall Street Journal, Playboy Magazine, Organic Gardening Magazine, the History Channel, Tree House Masters, and many other national and international venues.
The 4th edition is a completely revised, expanded, and updated version of what has become an underground classic bestseller. The author draws from 40 years of research, experience, and travel, to expand and clarify your knowledge and understanding of… your poop!
Not only does the book address what to do with human turds, but it is also a priceless manual for anyone involved in composting or gardening, or looking for basic survival skills. There is no other book like this in print!
Reviews & Praise
"Despite all the books on manure and how to use it, human manure composting is not covered elsewhere, making the Humanure Handbook a fine reference for any who would learn these basics. If you're an avid composter, there's nothing like this on the market."–Midwest Book Review
"Finally we have a comprehensive book on recycling human excrement without chemicals, high technology, or pollution. Well written, practical, and thoroughly researched."–Whole Earth Review
"This is a cult classic which might strike those without an outhouse as disgusting. But the methods outlined within have the potential to change the ecological fate of the world."–The New Yorker
"We think The Humanure Handbook ranks right up there with Rachel Carson's Silent Spring."—HortIdeas
About Joseph C. Jenkins
Born in Germany in 1952 to American parents, Joseph Jenkins has become a respected voice in sustainable living and ecological innovation. After earning a science degree in 1974, Jenkins took an unconventional path-spending the entire 1980s living off the grid, without electricity or running water. It was during this period of radical simplicity that he developed a groundbreaking, waterless toilet system: hygienic, odor-free, and designed to turn human waste into fertile soil. What began as a graduate thesis evolved into The Humanure Handbook, first published in 1995 and now in its fourth edition-an award-winning, self-published guide that’s earned global acclaim. Jenkins continues to write, publish, and travel the world, sharing his insights through several non-fiction titles. To learn more, visit josephjenkins.com.
[Nacido en Alemania en 1952, de padres estadounidenses, Joseph Jenkins se ha convertido en una figura destacada en el ámbito de la vida sostenible y la innovación ecológica. Tras licenciarse en ciencias en 1974, Jenkins emprendió un camino poco convencional: pasó toda la década de 1980 viviendo desconectado de la red eléctrica, sin electricidad ni agua corriente. Fue durante este período de simplicidad radical que desarrolló un innovador sistema de inodoro sin agua: higiénico, sin olores y diseñado para convertir los desechos humanos en suelo fértil. Lo que comenzó como una tesis de posgrado se convirtió en el Manual Del Humabono, publicado por primera vez en 1995 y ahora en su cuarta edición, una galardonada guía autoeditada que ha cosechado reconocimiento mundial. Jenkins continúa escribiendo, publicando y viajando por el mundo, compartiendo sus conocimientos a través de varios títulos de no ficción. Para obtener más información, visite josephjenkins.com.]
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