Pyrotechnics [Hardcover]

George W. Weingart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0820601128 | ISBN-13: 978-0820601120 | Publication Date: June 30, 1947 | Edition: Enlarged

Here is a classic in the field, an enormously successful handbook on the art of making fireworks. In non-technical language, it gives formulas and detailed instructions for all the time-honored favorites, exhibition and display pieces. An indispensable book for both the beginner and the professional pyrotechnist. PARTIAL CONTENTS: Ingredients; Manipulation; Tools and Appliances Used; Articles of Manufacture and Formulas; Exhibition Fireworks; Miscellaneous; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Chemical Publishing Company; Enlarged edition (June 30, 1947)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820601128
• ISBN-13: 978-0820601120
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but old, August 18, 1995

By A Customer

This review is from: Pyrotechnics (Paperback)

Weingart is one of the classic texts on pyrotechnics. It containsa lot of information on the physical contruction techniquesfor many fireworks, and the tools required to make fireworks. It is NOT an introductory text, and does not cover many of the basic chemical principles and laboratory procedures that should be familiar to those attempting to make fireworks. Also, the book was originally written in 1947, and many of the chemical mixtures described are poor performers, and considered unsafe my modern standards.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The old-time pyro's reference., July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pyrotechnics (Hardcover)

George Washington Weingart worked in and observed the fireworks manufacturing industry during its heyday around WWI. He gives good, practical instructions for making physical components, but the composition information is often inaccurate, plagiarized from patent information, or otherwise questionable. Weingart does not document his sources. However, it is a very good introductory text within its limitations. Best to check more modern references as well before relying on this one though.