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The Art & Science of Dumpster Diving

The Art & Science of Dumpster Diving

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The Art & Science of Dumpster Diving

by Hoffman, John

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Very Good condition/No dust jacket
ISBN 10
1581605501
ISBN 13
9781581605501
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Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press, 1993. Very Good condition. Bright and shiny. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1993. Bound in the original wraps, with front cover art by Ace Backwords. Also has comixs by him inside. Photo illustrated. Oversize Softcover. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. From the publisher: "In step-by-step, illustrated detail, John Hoffman shows you how to use dumpster diving for food, clothing, appliances, furniture, books and other treasures. Discover how to dress for dumpster diving success, work your neighborhood dumpsters, dive a restaurant, use a 'bag blade' and 'dive stick,' handle run-ins with the authorities, convert your trash to cash, and much more! While you are learning all these professional secrets, you will be entertained by outrageous anecdotes from a life-long master diver.". 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Oversize Softcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by Backwords, Ace (cover art & comix). 152pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
025939
Title
The Art & Science of Dumpster Diving
Author
Hoffman, John
Illustrator
Backwords, Ace (cover art & comix)
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good condition
Jacket Condition
No dust jacket
Edition
1st ed? (No additional printings listed)
ISBN 10
1581605501
ISBN 13
9781581605501
Publisher
Paladin Press
Place of Publication
Boulder, Colorado
Date Published
1993
Size
152pp

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