Die Wiederentdeckung der Nutzpflanze Hanf – Jack Herer

First published in German in 1994, Die Wiederentdeckung der Nutzpflanze Hanf is the German edition of Jack Herer’s legendary The Emperor Wears No Clothes – the book that ignited a global hemp renaissance. Written by the iconic American activist often called the “Emperor of Hemp,” this meticulously researched volume documents the countless uses of the cannabis plant and exposes the political and commercial interests behind its prohibition. With over 123,000 copies sold in 42 German-language editions since 1993, it remains one of the most influential books on hemp and cannabis ever published.

The book reads like a thrilling exposé – as gripping as a detective novel and as fact‑packed as an encyclopedia. It covers hemp’s vast potential as a renewable source of fuel, medicine, food, fibre, paper, building materials, and much more. From textiles and bioplastics to nutritious seed oil and natural remedies, Herer demonstrates why industry, medicine, and politics can no longer ignore this remarkable plant. The German edition includes a short study by the Katalyse Institute for Applied Environmental Research and is edited by Mathias Bröckers. This edition was also notably printed on paper containing 50 percent hemp fibre, making it a fitting tribute to the plant it champions.