The Poor Man's James Bond (vol. 1)
by Kurt Saxon
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Book Reviews of The Poor Man's James Bond (vol. 1)
Book Review: Use as a starting point for further research only!
Summary: 2 Stars
Most of us can't draw freehand; this guy can't either. You would think that if you were writing a book like this that describes how to make pipe bombs, among the many other things, that you would pay more attention to the illustrations.
When you first start reading you get the sense that this guy is really serious until he starts using the word "goody" to describe the chemicals and other items in the book. Then, when he starts to refer to activities such as firing a shotgun shell into someone's crotch as fun well, then you start to think you may have made a mistake in buying this book.
Something else that bothered me a great deal is something Saxon says in the opening pages, "50% of the adult population of the U.S. cannot follow the simplest instructions in this book." He goes on to state that his book is for the 20% of the world's population that is "intelligent and stable".
The author strikes me as being rather immature and ignorant so that is why the potential reader should be careful with the projects presented in this book. Research, experiment, verify and be careful!
Book Review: Entertainment purposes only!
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm not sure I'd try any of the projects oulined in this volumous text, but I certainly enjoyed reading about 40 % of it. It gets very dry, long winded and flat-out BOOOOring when listing page after page of chemical compositions. But I guess if anyone wanted to actually attempt the processes outline, they'd need all that info and probably wouldn't find it as boring.
It wouldn't surprise me if Tim Mcviegh and Ted Kaczynski had copies (although I think Teddy's exploits started before the publication date) and Tyler Durden's (Fight Club) statement that gasoline and Orange Juice make napalm is an urban legend this book quickly lays to rest.
A good deal of the material is public domain, like the Marine Corp combat guide, and many of the chapters appear to be multi-generational photo-copies so I find the book a bit pricey. Still, if the subject matter is to your liking it will hold your interest for hours on end. It's big as a phone book. Weighs about 4 pounds. I'm surprised Saxon didn't suggest using the book itself as an improvised bludgen.
Book Review: knowledge is power and this is powerful knowledge!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most information packed book I have ever read! After reading this book, I understood the value of knowledge. This book teaches chemistry in a way that you can use and is easy to Understand. If a small percent of any nation's people knew this material, their government would never become a tyrant and other nations would be afraid to invade. This is powerful knoledge that can save your life (or get you killed)! Be sure to read all of it before begining any mixing of chemicals. He gives must know safety information with each chemical or project. Now the bad news: After reading this book, TV and movies will never be the same! All the BS they use becomes easy to spot and it ruins the movie! It becomes obvious that the script writer is woefully ignorant and you are not! Their movie will quickly become childish or seem stupid to you. Want to realy know something of value? Then study this book!
Book Review: If you appreciate quality then dont buy this book!
Summary: 1 Stars
The good thing about this book is that it is pretty long and can give you lots of ideas about where to start. This maybe a good intro book for the layman. It will be very entertaining for the non-scientists. But if you know something about chemistry, this book will disapoint you. There is incomplete or bad information. It seems the author doesnt know some chemistry basics. His explanation of what sulfuric acid is, is ridiculous, not to mention wrong. This just an example. I find this to be the most basic and i wouldnt trust the author with anything more serious that he mentions in his book. Im not a professional writer and i dont need to be to see all the spelling mistakes. This shows lack of professionalism. No one should follow any of these procedures.
Summary: good entertainment for the layman. Very primitive for people who know some chemistry and not worth the money.
Book Review: Misunderstood, sadly.
Summary: 5 Stars
Many do not understand that Kurt Saxon's book is not so much anarchy as it is "survivalist" (as he put it). Also take note of some of the interesting articles presented in it. He proves a point. Man has bred way too far for productivity or sanity. This book is for the more stable and intelligent members of Man who can read and understand the knowledge is for a need-to-use kind of basis. It is not for children or morons.
That said, it is a lot better than "Anarchist's Cookbook" this one makes more sense. But to get a full picture, go to www.kurtsaxon.com and read some of his articles on Fantasy and Weaponary, it puts a lot in perspective. Saxon is a interesting contradiction. He scoffs at full auto weapons yet provides a few plans for them in his second volume. Ironic? Or maybe he just feels he should caution you first. Not sure.