Ed Rosenthal is an author and a figure of cannabis culture in the United States. The nickname “guru of ganja” has long accompanied his public persona.
the work of an author and populariser
His official biography highlights his “Ask Ed” column, published in High Times, as well as his books on cannabis. It also presents him as one of the magazine's co-founders. That last description comes from his own biography; it is not an independent reconstruction of how the magazine was founded.
The Cannabis Grower’s Handbook is among the books presented on his website. This writing extends his work as a columnist and populariser.
a committed figure
Rosenthal combines his editorial work with public advocacy for legalisation. His career illustrates the meeting point of specialist publishing, sharing knowledge and activism.
how to read this portrait
An official biography is useful for identifying a person's activities and books. It also expresses their own point of view. This portrait relies on that source, attributes it explicitly, and leaves aside anecdotes, figures and historical conclusions that would require further verification.
