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Fireworks, Principles and Practice, 4th Edition

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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.

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.

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.

This book continues to be an invaluable reference for those interested in fireworks and pyrotechnics at all levels. Anyone planning to construct their own pyrotechnic devices should before embarking on the simplest project include this book in their essential reading list. The book is crammed with diagrams, methods and sufficient theory to guide the reader to a perfect safe result every time.

It's easy to see why this book is the classic that it has become. Although I was surprised that this book was british this had no neg effect; it's also filled with photos from what I believe to be the famous
Brocks Fireworks Company of years gone by. If you like fireworks making you will love this book; even if you dont make them but are interested in how they work you will still enjoy this book. The only hole I found in it was when it came to exploding fireworks (noisemakers). Oddly enough Amazon offered this book along with another which nicely filled that hole.
(Exploding fireworks by John Donner.)