Description: The author has provided the context in which he wrote this book. As an adolescent boy in the 1970s, I found it an interesting read. Since I had the good sense to not attempt any of the hare-brained schemes in the book, I am still healthy and have all of my limbs. If people are interested in improvised munitions and the like, there are at least six (6) US Army FMs and TMs on the subject that I am aware of. Bear in mind that the making of explosive devices is a serious felony, and should not be attempted without the proper Federal and State licenses and permits. BATFE does not take kindly to the making of unregistered and untaxed explosives.
Details: I had this book for at least 15 yrs. and loaned it to a friend. Couldn't reach my friend for at least 1 month and decided to type in "The Anarchist Cookbook" online & see what pops up. I saw the link to Amazon.com & decided to check it out and was very pleasantly surprised to see that 1) I could still purchase the book, and 2) Amazon.com gave me choices on whether I wanted a brand new book, or used, & I couldn't believe it! So I placed my order for a brand new one, which I received way ahead of my estimated delivery date, and is wrapped in a brand new wrapper! I was so excited, because I could still get my book back and found out I had not "lost it forever".
Review Summary: Some good information
Date: 2007-09-24
Details: A good book for refrence material for the HAZMAT courses I teach. If you are buying this with the intent to use the information be really careful because some of the information is flat out wrong and will get you hurt and it will also get you put on a few watch lists.
Review Summary: Awesome Book
Date: 2006-07-28
Details: The material covered is fascinating if you enjoy the idea of making "cool" things from household products. The material is dated but an awesome book nonetheless.
Review Summary: Seriously...
Date: 2006-07-24
Details: This book is accurate as a blind folded archer spun 3 times in a game of pinata. There is no real useful info in this book, you'd get more tactics out of a Steven Seagal film. This book should be taken out of print before some dummy hurts themselves. If you're interested in learning the tricks of the trade buy a surplus field manual (FM), Watch Discovery Channel, or Join the Military or some Government agency. Billy Powell was a very misinformed hippie. The part that gave it all away was the part about the M-1 Garand. "Used in both World Wars and Korea" WW2 and Korea yes, WW1 no. I think its luck of some higher power that this dummy didn't hurt himself in the process.
Review Summary: Lighten up, folks!
Date: 2006-07-21
Details: The author has provided the context in which he wrote this book. As an adolescent boy in the 1970s, I found it an interesting read. Since I had the good sense to not attempt any of the hare-brained schemes in the book, I am still healthy and have all of my limbs. If people are interested in improvised munitions and the like, there are at least six (6) US Army FMs and TMs on the subject that I am aware of. Bear in mind that the making of explosive devices is a serious felony, and should not be attempted without the proper Federal and State licenses and permits. BATFE does not take kindly to the making of unregistered and untaxed explosives.
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