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Started by scoobie, Oct 30 2009 11:50 AM

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#1 scoobie

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 11:50 AM

Hi Chaps,

I'm looking to get some more pyrotechnic books, and wondered what your recommendations were (if any)

I already have 'Introductory practical pyrotechnics' - Tom Perigrin and 'Fireworks, Principles and Practice' - Rev Ron Lancaster 4th edition

Just wondered if any of you could personally recommend any further reading?

Cheers, Scoobie.

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#2 Creepin_pyro

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 12:09 PM

This has been asked a few times now and there are quite a few threads - do a search for the word 'books' in thread titles.

Should get you off to a good start.

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#3 scoobie

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 12:38 PM

I should know that by now... think I was just being a bit lazy!

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#4 Creepin_pyro

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 01:16 PM

No worries - personally I would recommend looking into Shimizu. Weingart is a great read but be wary of old forumlas!

Pyrotechnic Chemistry by the kosankes is worth a read if you're interested in the chemistry side of things too.

There are some useful overviews of other literature in the existing threads.

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#5 Arthur Brown

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 02:40 PM

Books by A st.H Brock Give some really interesting insights into the old aspects of the industry but not formulae. This Brock was a member of the eponymous firework dynasty and a highly respected author as well. The books are a good read.

http://www.movember.com/uk/home/

Keep mannequins and watermelons away from fireworks..they always get hurt..

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#6 phildunford

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 07:55 PM

Modesty almost forbids...

But have a look at my book reviews here:

Green Man Book Reviews

Teaching moft plainly, and withall moft exactly, the composing of all manner of fire-works for tryumph and recreation (John Bate 1635)

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#7 dr thrust

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 08:20 PM

I've got most of them lol, the Brock book is a real treasure not much formula in it but lots and lots of history.
don't forget the best of AFN ( American firework news) series of pyro manuals made up of articles sent in by keen amateurs and pros

http://m.youtube.com...r/skyrocketpuke

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#8 Vic

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 10:37 PM

The volumes of Pyrotechnica are good resource, but expensive like the rest.

Freud. Artists, in this view, are people who may avoid neurosis and perversion by sublimating their impulses in their work.

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#9 Arthur Brown

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 11:39 PM

Good books on pyro expect a sales figure in the hundreds! The price usually reflects this.

All the suggested titles will be on www.abebooks.co.uk and other booksellers too.

http://www.movember.com/uk/home/

Keep mannequins and watermelons away from fireworks..they always get hurt..

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#10 CCH Concepts

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Posted 31 October 2009 - 12:17 AM

Good books on pyro expect a sales figure in the hundreds! The price usually reflects this.

All the suggested titles will be on www.abebooks.co.uk and other booksellers too.

good suggestion i just brought Weingart pyrotechnic for £15 with postage.