Disobedience Without the Jail Time

Cover page of a book titled "Disobedience Without the Jail Time: Guerrilla Tactics in the Surveillance Age" with illustrations of a surveillance camera, broken chain links, a clenched fist holding a piece of wire, a wrench and hammer crossed, an angry gorilla face, a speech bubble with "this book is not ILLEGAL!", and an explosion.

Retailer and library links activate October 1, 2025.
Pre-order direct or via Amazon now to guarantee earliest delivery.

  • In an era of constant surveillance, digital footprints, and facial recognition, rebellion must be precise. Disobedience Without the Jail Time is the modern field manual for activists, creators, technologists, and disruptors determined to challenge power without being shackled by it.

    Blending strategy with street-level practicality, it covers secure communications, protest safety, mesh networking, and innovative tactics like guerrilla projection and AR activism. With clear analysis and actionable steps, it equips readers to resist authoritarianism while protecting themselves and their communities.

  • Disobedience Without the Jail Time: Guerrilla Tactics in the Surveillance Age, Dillinger Press

    Available in Ebook and Paperback

    Publication date: September 15, 2025 (Worldwide: October 1, 2025)

    Page count: 296 pages

    ISBNs:

    • Paperback: 979-8-9926341-6-7

    • Ebook: 979-8-9926341-5-0
      Available to libraries & bookstores via IngramSpark

    Pricing Breakdown:

    • Ebook retail: $9.99 → Pre-order price: $4.99

    • Paperback retail: $24.99 → Pre-order price: $12.49 (shipping not included)

  • Disclaimer
    For mature audiences only. Recommended for individuals age 16 and older with the capacity to evaluate risk and ethical responsibility.

    Ordering Information

    • Libraries & Bookstores: Available through IngramSpark (ISBN 979-8-9926341-6-7). Standard wholesale discounts apply automatically.

    • Readers: Direct consumer pre-orders are available here at 50% off until October 1, 2025 (shipping not included).

    • Orders typically ship within 7–10 business days once printed.

    • International orders may be subject to customs duties and longer delivery times.

    FAQ

    • Q: When will paperback pre-orders ship?
      A: Direct pre-orders will begin shipping after October 1, 2025. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

    • Q: Do libraries also get the 50% discount?
      A: No. Libraries order through IngramSpark’s wholesale system, which already provides standard trade discounts.

    • Q: Will there be additional formats?
      A: Yes, ebooks and paperbacks launch October 1, 2025. Hardcover and audiobook editions are under consideration for later release.

    • Q: What’s the difference between ordering direct and ordering through a retailer or library?
      A: Direct pre-orders placed through this website are printed and shipped by our print partner and offered at a special 50% discount before October 1, 2025. Orders placed through Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, or libraries use standard retail and wholesale pricing and follow those platforms’ shipping and return policies.

    • Q: Why can’t I order from retailers or libraries before October 1, 2025?
      A: Retailer and library links are managed through our distributor, IngramSpark, and activate on the official publication date. Direct pre-orders are available now at a special discount, printed and shipped through our print partner.