Art and Science of Dumpster Diving

by John Hoffman
Art and Science of Dumpster Diving
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27 ratings, 3.63 average rating, 8 reviews (more data...)
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December 1992 by Loompanics Unlimited

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Paperback, 152 pages

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1559500883    (isbn13: 9781559500883)

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"Dumpster diving" is an unfortunate term for a noble pursuit: reclaiming and reusing perfectly good things that are being thrown away by was…more


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Imogen
Mar 10, 2008
Imogen rated it: 1 of 5 stars

Read in March, 2008
No. Fuck this guy. I don't want to say you can tell he's a douche from the pictures of him inside with sunglasses on, so... you can tell he's a douche for the fact that he thinks the homeless are competition, the fact that he thinks everybody but him is a stupid asshole, and the fact that he seems to think you, the reader, are a total butthole (but he can help you).

This thing has been sitting in my bathroom for a couple weeks now and every time I open it up I see something new and m...more
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Emily Mellow
Dec 04, 2009
Emily Mellow rated it: 2 of 5 stars

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Wow I am just being bombarded by self-righteous authors beating their own drums lately. Maybe I need to stop reading non-fiction, or maybe it's a reminder to stop being such a self-righteous prick myself.
This guy would steal a half-eaten pear from a baby. Ok maybe not, but this is a book written about how to live off society's garbage, by a man who will take anything he can get from anyone. He mentions many times how he finds hundreds of blank checks in trash cans. A warning to readers not ...more
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Miss CC
Jul 06, 2009
Miss CC rated it: 4 of 5 stars

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Read in January, 1997
I read this book years ago, during my shifts at Crescent Wrench Bookstore & Infoshop. Ah, those were the days.

My favorite part of this book is the author's unapologetic attitude. He's a dumpster diver and damn proud of it. He holds his head up high, no reason to be ashamed.

This book is filled with tips, tricks, and techniques, Really, everything you need to know about dumpster diving is here.
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Jill
Jul 19, 2007
Jill rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2005
recommends it for: Those With Counter Cultural Leanings
Let me start off this review by saying that I am not a dumpster diver. However, I have been known to find some cool treasures on the curb on trash day and take them home, and I love a yardsale. I enjoy the author's view of life, and it's a good reminder of how wasteful the average American can be, and how we could all benefit from sharing our stuff rather than tossing it. I admire those who find ways to help the environment and save money for more important things by dumpster diving, and I re...more
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Erica
Oct 03, 2007
Erica rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in October, 2007
Every once in a while, I get a hankering to read something from Loompanics. Why? To remind myself that anything is possible.
This glorious tome extolls the virtues of dumpster diving for sustenance, fun and profit. It's a quick read with plenty of tips on how to dumpster dive safely. The author, John Hoffman, is endlessly impressed with himself which makes for an amusing read.
Gotta go scrounge some dumpsters.
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Evie
Apr 21, 2008
Evie rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in April, 2008
This book gets the default three star rating, but just by a hair. The information contained within The Art and Science... was useful (made me want to scope out the neighbourhood), but the author himself was the sort of self-righteous prick that, if I ever had to encounter in person, I would either ignore or deck.
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Barbara
Jul 27, 2008
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Not just entertainment, this is educational! A must-read for those who like free stuff and/or dislike wastefulness in our society. Had a definite impact on me starting in junior high school. A perennial favorite in my library.
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Terresa Wellborn
Apr 14, 2008
Terresa Wellborn rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in April, 2007
Strange yet fascinating book. Not your normal coffee table book and not for everyone. Yet it's a book I wish I would've read years ago.
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