From prehistoric China and ancient India to Parisian cafés and the plains of the New World, cannabis has a storied and complex history that spans continents and millennia. It has been used in religious ceremonies by Shinto priests and Rastafarians, and it has influenced creative movements, including American jazz music, the Beat Generation, the counterculture hippies, and hip-hop.

While reflecting on the novel aesthetics and trends of contemporary cannabis culture, High on Design — The New Cannabis Culture also gives a profound view of the phenomenon regarding politics, history, legalization, and society. This is your guide to the best brands, the most stylish dispensaries, the slickest products, and the most creative entrepreneurs.