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~ John Donner (Author) "Firecrackers are, without a doubt, one of the older varieties of fireworks, although published historical records do not reveal exactly when firecrackers were invented..." (more)
Key Phrases: globe torpedoes, cracker halls, firecracker business, United States (more...)
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This book offers a well-rounded selection of reliable, well-researched formulas for the most popular exploding fireworks, including M80s, cherry bombs, ash cans, chasers, globe torpedoes, Knallkorpers, aerial bombs, cracker balls, Flashcrackas and more. For academic study only.

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John Donner, who has been honing his skills as a pyrotechnist for more than 30 years, preserves for all time the now all-but-outlawed techniques that makers of traditional fireworks have used and Americans have enjoyed for generations.

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  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (May 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 087364929X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873649292
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #189,981 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A concise and comprehensive recipe book of firecrackers, December 8, 1998
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This little paperback is an excellent introduction to the making of your own firecrackers. Divided into a dozen or so chapters, each dealing with a different kind of cracker from a particular country or period in time, the descriptions of how to assemble the devices are extremely lucid with simple, well-drawn diagrams. The book only covers firecrackers, though, so if you're looking for a more general introduction to the multitude of different pyrotechnic devices that exist, this probably isn't your best bet. If indeed it's crackers specifically you want to know about, or if you're just starting out with pyrotechny and want to experiment with a few very simple, satisfying fireworks, this is an excellent read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Want to make fireworks without killing yourself?, August 1, 2000
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This is probably the best book in world when it comes to the assembly of ground salutes (with the execption of the aierial bomb). I especially reccommend this book to novice pyrotechnists, as all the formulas on the book are accurate and come with appropriate warning. Unlike books like the anarchists cook book, this book is not for the suicidal.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, easy to understand, interesting!!, March 17, 1999
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This book contains the detail in the composition of the fireworks - fire crackers. The procedures are easy to understand and clear. The book also provides useful information about the improvement of making fireworks. This book is really great for people who are interested in fireworks!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Phenomenal Pyrotechnics Guide
A Professional's Guide to Pyrotechnics is everything a novice or a professional would desire. There are several explanations about how to build different fire crackers as well as... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fills holes
This book does a good job of filling the "holes" that at least the newer editions of "firework classics" such as Fireworks Principles and Practice have in them when it comes to... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good foundational book
I was hoping for more information on creating color in fireworks, but this was a great place to start.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Book
very cool book, great for making typical fireworks
great for the 4th, im using it for July4th '08!!!
Published on August 27, 2007 by David F. Hoover

4.0 out of 5 stars good but incoplete
i THINK TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCOMPLETE? BUT THE OVERALL EXPLANATIONS ARE GOOD
Published on March 7, 2007 by D. Del Castillo

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic beginners book
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