Thoroughly revised, updated and enlarged edition of the essential reference source regarded as ?

This Fourth Edition of the classic "bible of fireworks" has been thoroughly revised and updated. It includes new chapters and it is illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs. This invaluable reference belongs in the library of every professional in the pyrotechnics and fireworks industry

Contents - 1. The History of Fireworks 1 - 2. Firework Materials 25 - 3. General Pyrotechnic Principles 53 - 4. Mixing and Charging 63 - 5. Containers 75 - 6. Stars 85 - 7. Colored Fires, Bengals, Lances, Portfires, Torches 97 - 8. Roman Candles, Comets, Mines 109 - 9. Noisemakers 119 - 10. Rockets 125 - 11. Drivers, Saxons, Tourbillions 135 - 12. Shells 143 - 13. Gerbs, Fountains, Rains, Squibs, Cones 159 - 14. Pinwheels and Crackers 167 - 15. Indoor Fireworks 173 - 16. Fuses, Quickmatch 181 - 17. Smoke 187 - 18. Exhibition Fireworks 193 - 19. The Manufacturing Processes of Firework...