Mellow Pages- A Smoker’s Guide to Holland

For a fun trip in Amsterdam, toke this guidebook!

This handy little guidebook and fold-out map present a somewhat unorthodox view of Amsterdam’s infamous hazy ‘high’ spots. It served as an essential survival guide for the bohemian traveler, offering a curated look at everything from cheap eats and squat culture to the burgeoning cannabis scene that would eventually define the city’s global identity.

Beyond just listing locations where out-of-towners could take a toke, the booklet provides a snapshot of the social and political pulse of 1980 Amsterdam, documenting the legendary “Kattenwissel” (cat exchanges), bustling flea markets, and the hidden jazz clubs of the Jordaan. The hand-drawn aesthetic is emblematic of counter-cultural publication styles, offering the user a glimpse of what it was like to walk the canals amidst the thick smoke of the early 80’s.