Pitch Letter to Book Reviewers: The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization

Pitch Letter to Book Reviewers

Subject: Review Copy: The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization by Mitch Rubman

Dear [Reviewer Name],

I’m reaching out to share a book that has been surprising readers across backgrounds — from cultural critics to casual readers to people who grew up around cannabis and thought they’d heard it all. Mitch Rubman’s The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization isn’t a policy book or a manifesto. It’s something far more unusual: a travelogue‑meets‑cultural‑sketchbook built from years of notebooks, street encounters, and conversations in places most people only glimpse in passing.

Early reviewers have called it:

• “A sharp‑eyed wander through smoke‑filled back rooms and neon‑lit dispensaries… funny, reflective, and surprisingly human.”

• “Provocative, intriguing, and thought‑provoking… ideal for readers seeking ideas that challenge traditional thinking about cannabis.”

• “Authentic, confusing, and extraordinarily human — between laughter and discomfort.”

• “More than weed… a lived‑in, unfiltered look at a massive, misunderstood subculture.”

Rather than arguing for or against cannabis, Rubman observes the world around it — from New York to Los Angeles, from Egypt to Peru — capturing the humor, tension, risk, and reinvention that shape the culture. Readers have described it as stepping into someone’s personal notebook: candid, curious, and unexpectedly sincere.

If you’re open to reviewing the book, I’d be happy to send a digital or print copy, along with any additional materials you may need. I believe your audience would appreciate a work that blends reportage, travel writing, and cultural anthropology with a voice that’s both self‑aware and entertaining.

Thank you for considering it. I’d be delighted to hear your thoughts.

Warm regards, The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization: Rubman, Mitch, Fassett, Mucci: 9781733311076: Amazon.com: Books

Rise of Cannabis press release

 

 Los Angeles, CA- Cannabis has become a hot topic in recent years, with its legalization in most states and its growing presence in popular culture. But what does this mean for society and individuals? Author Mitch Rubman delves into this question and more in his new book, "The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization."

Released in August, "The Rise of Cannabis " is not your typical book about the controversial plant. Instead, it takes readers on a journey through the author's personal experiences and observations, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the culture surrounding cannabis. You will visit New York, Boston, Lima, Luxor, and Los Angeles

Through a combination of anecdotes, humor, and uncomfortable moments, the book raises thought-provoking questions about productivity, values, and social change. It's not a serious or moralistic essay, but rather a lived-from-the-inside kind of diary that invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with cannabis and its impact on society.

The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization is a timely and relevant read for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of cannabis culture. As the author shares their own journey, readers will laugh, cringe, and ultimately gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of this controversial topic. This book has been receiving excellent reviews.

 

There is also an appendix with business information, such as the stock market, cryptocurrency, a glossary, seeds, rolling papers, brands, strains, and a long list of Los Angeles dispensaries.

The book is now available for purchase on Amazon, Kindle, Audible, and at The Woods Dispensary. For more information and updates, follow Mitch Rubman on social media and visit his website, www.RiseofCannabis.com. Join the conversation and explore the chaotic, funny, and very human side of cannabis culture with The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization.

Mitch Rubman Education

Master’s degree, Antioch University, Clinical Psychology, NYU Graduate School of Journalism, Science Environmental Reporting Program, Boston University, BA, Planetary and Space Sciences, Bronx High School of Science.

Other published work:

Turning Forty

American English Books one and two

American Dialogues and Brilliant Conversations

US Citizenship and Immigration Study Guide

 

Screenplays

Escape from Lima

Uncle Z

Rockstars in Space

The Maelstrom Whirlpool

The Meter Maid

The Red Apartment

Don Juan and Jacques Casanova

King Arthur’s Court

 

If you like a hard copy or an ebook, just let me know.

 

Mitch is available for interviews and discussions about cannabis and his book.

Email mrubman@gmail.com