"This book is a useful tool for all who enter Amsterdam with even a passing interest in cannabis use. The old agricultural saying you have to separate the wheat from the chaff rings true as far as coffeeshops are concerned. There are still hundreds in Amsterdam, but a few stand out as valuable assets to residents and visitors alike. The Captain is an enthusiastic researcher who has combed through the thicket of shops to find the best ones in the City. As a result, you needn't sift and sniff through inferior goods from an inferior shop and have the embarrassment of saying ""No thanks,"" or saving the awkwardness with a small, but still expensive purchase that will never be used. This book offers you the delight of enjoying the best shops Amsterdam has to offer and the assurance of the quality you seek. BTW- don't think this book is only for tourists or visitors. I showed it to an Amsterdammer, and he jotted down a few addresses. This book is for all connoisseurs in Amsterdam. -- Ed Rosenthal High Times"