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It is a notoriously expensive textbook, often priced between $127.23 and $246.44 . Community members on Reddit often suggest checking local libraries or buying directly from the publisher, Tagari Publications , to support the author's estate. Perspectives from the Community “It's the origin of Permaculture.” Reddit · r/Permaculture · 3 years ago PERMACULTURE. A Designers' Manual
Often referred to as the "bible" of permaculture, by Bill Mollison is the definitive textbook for the 72-hour Permaculture Design Course (PDC). Expert & Community Overview Expert & Community Overview “Probably the most expensive
“Probably the most expensive book I've ever bought, but worth every penny.” Permies.com PERMACULTURE. A Designers' Manual
“It really shows the breadth which Permaculture covers; it is a total regeneration mechanism for all the challenges we are now facing.” Facebook · Permaculture Canada · 3 years ago Should You Buy It?