The Complete Tightwad Gazette, by Amy Dacyczyn

Amy Dacyczyn is a New England mother, graphic artist, and military wife who published a popular newsletter in the ’90s called The Tightwad Gazette. She’s creative, smart, and calls herself “the frugal zealot.” Rather than “doing without” for its own sake, Amy’s focus is on reducing debt, and, when possible, on “doing with less” to spend where she feels it’s important: thrift in the service of financial freedom. The Complete Tightwad Gazette is an 800-page compilation of newsletters that includes letters from readers and additional content. Beware: this book is addictive and definitely thrift-inducing. Also, beware that her food prices are painfully out-of-date.

Find it on Amazon, or better yet, check out an earmarked copy from your local library.
And here’s a video visit with Amy from 2010, for any who are interested.