“The Designer's Manual is a good starting place to get some ideas of how to start thinking about your space... It wasn't exactly easy. It took me a few months to get through it.” Permies.com · 15 years ago
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 PERMACULTURE. A Designers' Manual
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 “The Designer's Manual is a good starting place
Because of its 576-page length and dense information, it is often viewed as an advanced reference rather than a quick guide. Some readers report it takes months to read "cover to cover". Expert & Community Overview It is a notoriously