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A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day
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9781789149357
ISBN13:
9781789149357
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$35.00
$31.70
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Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world's royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like "living fireworks," fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks' practical uses--rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather--while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
| Author: John Withington |
| Publisher: Reaktion Books |
| Publication Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 332 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1789149355 |
| ISBN-13: 9781789149357 |
A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day
$35.00
$31.70
Sale 9%
Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world's royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like "living fireworks," fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks' practical uses--rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather--while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
| Author: John Withington |
| Publisher: Reaktion Books |
| Publication Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 332 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1789149355 |
| ISBN-13: 9781789149357 |
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