The Humanure Handbook, 4th Edition
Shit in a Nutshell
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Awards & Endorsements
Author(s)
Joseph Jenkins
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| Publisher | Joseph Jenkins Inc. |
| Publication | May 06, 2019 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 978-0964425880 |
| Pages | 300 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 in |
| Age | Adult 18+ |
| Price | $25.00 |
The Humanure Handbook, 4th Edition
Shit in a Nutshell
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
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."
--New Yorker Magazine
Award
The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition Gold Medal: 2019 Readers' Favorite Awards. The reviewer stated, "This book is a must-have for any library. Trust me."
Humanure Handbook Second edition presented the Independent Publisher Outstanding Book of the Year Award WINNER And was deemed the book "Most Likely to Save the Planet."
The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition Gold Medal: Foreword Magazine Indies Awards Science Category
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
"Almost certain to become a classic in its field. This book should be required reading. . . ."
--Countryside Journal
Author
Joseph Jenkins
Joseph Jenkins is the author of several award-winning books, including the Humanure Handbook, now in its 4th edition, which has been translated into over 20 languages and published on several continents. The Humanure Handbook was a college thesis turned into an underground best seller, based on the author’s 47 years of first-hand experience with compost toilet systems. Jenkins began providing consulting services worldwide in 2006 as a compost toilet expert, and has traveled to 64 countries, many multiple times. His other books include The Compost Toilet Handbook (2021). More about Jenkins can be found at JosephJenkins.com, and more about compost toilets can be found at HumanureHandbook.com.