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by George Plimpton

Author:	George Plimpton
Subcategory:	Engineering
Language:	English
Publisher:	Anchor; 1st Anchor Books Ed edition (May 29, 1989)
Category:	Engineering and Transport
Rating:	4.9
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George Plimpton is either the black cat or the leopard of the literary world. Unlike the leopard, he can change spots.

George Plimpton is either the black cat or the leopard of the literary world. Like a black cat he has 9 lives - or more. In his earlier books, Plimpton has written of his participation in a variety of sports from football "The Paper Lion" to baseball in "Out of my League" to professional golf in "The Bogey Ma. He changes literary spots by publishing such diverse works as "Writers at Work" and "American Journey; the Times of Robert Kennedy.

Fireworks by George Plimpton (Doubleday 1984)(66. ). Plimpton, the eternal dilettante, apprenticed with an extended family of pyrotechnic exhibitionists. He had a great time making things explode.

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George Ames Plimpton was born March 18, 1927.

George Ames Plimpton was born March 18, 1927. Before he left for Cambridge, he served as a tank driver in Italy for the . Army from 1945 through 1948. After graduation, at about 27 years of age, Plimpton went with his friends to Paris.

1984 Doubleday & Company hardcover. George Plimpton (Edie: American Girl)

1984 Doubleday & Company hardcover. Traces the history of fireworks, looks at top firms, record-setting displays, and fireworks organizations, and describes the dangers of working with fireworks.

Fireworks books & publications. What others are saying. George Plimpton was appointed Fireworks Commissioner of New York by Mayor John Lindsay, an unofficial post he held until his death. A Series of Six Chinese Fireworks Illustrations from, "Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making", Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making was written by Alan Brock, an. Captain Alan Brock's fireworks book of illustrations. Old Japanese cards featuring fireworks via Present and correct. color Japanese fireworks co logo. Fireworks books & publications.

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Traces the history of fireworks, looks at top firms, record-setting displays, and fireworks organizations, and describes the dangers of working with fireworks

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George Plimpton is either the black cat or the leopard of the literary world. Or both. Like a black cat he has 9 lives -- or more. Unlike the leopard, he can change spots.
In his earlier books, Plimpton has written of his participation in a variety of sports from football "The Paper Lion" to baseball in "Out of my League" to professional golf in "The Bogey Man." He changes literary spots by publishing such diverse works as "Writers at Work" and "American Journey; the Times of Robert Kennedy."
In FIREWORKS he breaks new ground. He is the "unofficial official" Fireworks Commissioner of New York City and he takes his job VERY seriously.
He begins with a bang. His personal memories of childhood and adulthood firecracker expeditions, covering both successes and traumas. In the second section he relates the history of explosives and follows this with accounts of "fireworks families" in the United States.
The books bursts with glorious illustrations. I can't pick a favorite picture! This isn't a cheap book, but it's worth every penny.
I read this book because I enjoy Plimpton's vicarious lives. Fireworks didn't interest me a bit. They do know.

Malaunitly

I think this book provides a great deal of historical background on fireworks. It also talks about the most prominent families in fireworks

Tinavio

This book is great for anyone interested in fireworks. It gives you a special appreciation for fireworks.

Whitemaster

This book is a Christmas gift. It looks good, but since I haven't given it yet, there isn't much to tell.

watchman

I first read this book while sitting in the office of our fireworks shop in NJ. I got about 12 pages in and realized that Mr. Plimpton knew the fellow I was working for. When I questioned my boss about this, he said 'George? Hell, he used to come down and shoot with us - he loves fireworks'. Unfortunately he had passed on before I read the book, it would have been interesting to shoot a show with him. However the stories and information in the book show how taken he was with the craft of fireworks. For the casual fireworks fan, or for the dedicated pyrotechnician, you will find this book most enjoyable.

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