El. knyga: History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day

John Withingtons meticulous history of fireworks. -- Malcolm Gaskill * London Review of Books * Vignettes fizz and sparkle across the pages of John Withingtons latest book . . . This comprehensive tome lights up a fascinating topic, and understanding the history of fireworks adds to the joy of watching a night sky light up. -- Dan Carrier * Camden New Journal * They have inspired writers and artists from William Shakespeare to Katy Perry and are at the epicentre of celebrations around the world. Here, author John Withington [ writes] about the history of fireworks and how they exploded onto the scene. -- Sally McDonald * The Sunday Post, Scotland * It can safely be claimed that this work is the most comprehensive in subject coverage and, of course, most up to date . . . it will be welcomed as a valuable addition to the firework enthusiasts library and does much more than bring that seminal work up to date. It is clearly the result of diligent and thorough research. -- John Bennett * Fireworks Magazine * John Withingtons A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day wraps meticulous research in a compulsively readable narrative. He captures in fascinating detail the rich, complex history of fireworks. He also offers readers a taste of the awe thats at the heart of this most fleeting form of human art and artifice. A diverting and informative book. Read it. * Jack Kelly, author of Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics * John Withingtons history of fireworks around the world from ancient times to the present is a sparkling pyrotechnic panorama and an essential contribution, ranging much wider than previous works. * Simon Werrett, Professor of the History of Science, University College London, and author of Fireworks: Pyrotechnic Arts and Sciences in European History *