25 replies to this topic

[Arthur Brown]

It seems really silly ordering Rev. Lancaster's book from the states! What books should I have and importantly where should I get them from.

I did find Brock's book!

[pyrotechnist]

Is that Brocks book something to do with the Brocks factory from England?

[Richard H]

Unbelievably, Ron's book can be purchased from Ron himself Call Kimbolton and part with 70 of your hard earned pounds and you will have a copy sent to you in no time.

Other books including Hardt, Shimizu and others can be bought from Warren Klofkorn at Prometheus Publications in the states. He accepts PayPal and is great to do business with. No-one should be without a copy of Lancaster and Hardt, they are essential reading.

[pyrotechnist]

Whats the Hardt book got in it Richard?

Edited by pyrotechnist, 05 July 2006 - 09:05 PM.

[Richard H]

You might like to read the following review:

http://www.ipsusa.org/review.pdf

Not a book for beginners or a step-by-step, but it contains a very thorough chapter on fireworks and the many fine points and techniques not covered extensively in previous literature. Very well illustrated and no expense has been spared in its production either. It looks very good in anyone's library!

[pyrotechnist]

Hmm interesting thnx will take more of a look, does Amazon do that book by anychance?

[Richard H]

I would doubt it. Your best bet is Warren K. It cost me no more than £60 including posting by air.

[starseeker]

I would doubt it. Your best bet is Warren K. It cost me no more than ?60 including posting by air.

I can also recomend pratical pyrotechnics by tom perigrin,about $75 from skylighter,good book for a begginer,Me!

[FrankRizzo]

Indeed. I purchased a copy earlier this month for ~$82 US. They're also running a promotion right now with their Amazon credit card (Chase bank) whereby you get $40 off your first purchase with it.

http://www.amazon.co...5885609?ie=UTF8

Hmm interesting thnx will take more of a look, does Amazon do that book by anychance?

[portfire]

merry xmas everyone . just thought i'd say i got ron lancaster's principles and practice 4th ed today and at a first glance it SURE is one book every serious pyro should have . i'm well pleased

[pyroxtreme]

could someone please let me have rev rons tel number so i can order his book
thank you

[karlfoxman]

You are joking?!? Anyway use capitals! Barnes and Nobel will stock it.

Edited by karlfoxman, 31 December 2006 - 12:50 AM.

[Richard H]

Available from:

Kimbolton Fireworks
7 High Street,
Kimbolton,
Huntingdon,
Cambs
PE28 0HB

Tel: 01480 860988
Fax: 01480 861277

[brocade]

If anybody is interested,I have a copy of the 3rd edition of Ron Lancasters Principles and Practice in superb condition. if interested PM me with a sensible offer. Regards

[pyrotrev]

Another book for the serious pyro has to be the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (sometimes known as "The Rubber Book") - not cheap , but all the data about everything chemical in one 3Kg volume!

Edited by pyrotrev, 05 January 2007 - 08:03 PM.