Fireworks, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Ronald Lancaster (Author), Takeo Shimizu (Contributor), Roy Butler (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0820603392 | ISBN-13: 978-0820603391 | Publication Date: April 1, 1992 | Edition: 2

Contents - 1 The History of Fireworks - 2 Firework Material - 3 General Pyrotechnic Principles - 4 Mixing and Charging - 5 Containers - 6 Stars - 7 Colored Fires, Bengals, Lances, Portfires, Torches - 8 Roman Candles, Comets, Mines - 9 Noisemakers - 10 Rockets - 11 Drivers, Saxons, Tourbillions - 12 Shells - 13 Gerbs, Foundations,Rains, Squibs, Cones - 14 Pinwheels and Crackers - 15 Indoor Fireworks - 16 Fuses, Quickmatch - 17 Smoke - 18 Exhibition Fireworks - 19 The Manufacturing Processes for Firework Compositions - Reference - Index -

Product Details

• Hardcover: 334 pages
• Publisher: Chemical Publishing Company; 2 edition (April 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820603392
• ISBN-13: 978-0820603391
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,252,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now more than ever the "Bible" of pyrotechnics..., January 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fireworks Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

An updated version of a classic work. Builds from the foundation up, enlightening the reader with a well-rounded, solid presentation of the principles behind pyrotechnic compounds and devices, as well as delivering practical methodology for the professional. A must-have for the serious fire-artist.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The home pyrotechnician's bible !, February 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fireworks, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

An all-encompassing review of a multitude of pyrotechnic topics. This is an excellent reference manual and an exceptional formula bank, with hundreds of applications, both to the experimenter and the experienced pyrotechnist. Slightly overpriced, but not overvalued, this is a must-have text for anyone even considering beginning a collection of pyrotechnic literature.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Broad but shallow. Overpriced., August 18, 1995

By A Customer

This review is from: Fireworks, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

A very complete coverage of the principles and construction offireworks, but there is very little detail on any particulartype of device. Has good references to other works, and is a good compliment to works that delve deeper into fewer subjects.