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A disappointment.......2006-11-05

Unfortunately, this book has very little to say about how to repair a graphite rod. The author says that if a rod is broken near the tip, you should put a new tip on it and live with the fact that the rod is shorter. How does one do this? "...epoxy the new tip top into place." He describes how to remove a word cork handle in less than half a page, then tells us how to install a new one: "Proceed by installing a factory-built handle or using cork rings then shaping the handle as is best suited to your needs." I don't find that description informative or helpful. There is a chapter (two pages) on thread wrapping, which talks about color choice and discusses whether to cover the thread with thread sealer before applying epoxy, but no description is made of doing the actual wrapping and tying off the thread.

The rest of his instructions are similarly cryptic, and most pages contain a few sentences and some blank space or unhelpful illustrations. He spends a page describing his own lathe, but doesn't tell us what this machine has to do with graphite rod repair. In fact, it appears to be used for rod building, not rod repair, and he does not describe how to use it. Why, then, is it included in this book? The answer, I think, is that the author had little to say about repairing and wanted to fill up another page.

Save your money!

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true rod building passion
Beautiful rods & photographs...
Beautifully done
Great Step by Step Color Photos
Best book on the subject ever written!!!!

Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod
L. A. Garcia
Manufacturer: Frank Amato Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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true rod building passion.......2006-03-08

Mr. Garcia has extended his love for the craft through this most passionately written and photographed masterpiece. A must have for the novice and the seasoned professional.

Beautiful rods & photographs..........2002-06-13

LA Garcia looks to be one of the premier rod builders out there. The photographs are spectacular and are not lacking. The only area lacking in my opinion is in instruction. I still had many questions after reading this book. It is helpful in the craft, but other books and instruction (preferably from an experienced rod builder) will be required for building rods. Tom Kirkman's book is much more thorough.

Beautifully done.......2001-12-17

The layout and photographs of this book are beautiful. Ritzy flyrod shops should have this one lying around for people to read and admire. In general it is a very good introductory book on building a graphite fly rod and I built one using it. I did find the explanation of how to determine the rod blank's spine to be confusing. However, there are several good explanations of rod spine on the net. It has a good description of how to do a two color thread wrap, that is, a one color main wrap with a different color accent. Mine looks mighty nice, cobalt blue accented with gold on a charcoal blank. (St. Croix SC-III 6wt. 9ft.)

Great Step by Step Color Photos.......2001-08-07

LA Garcia does a great job of taking you through the way he builds rods. Close up photographs are great, and the chapters are in sequence of building the rods. He has a great section on all the materials needed too. Garcia includes equipment made of materials at home along with more expensive store bought rigs. He does fail to go into detail the differences between guides (single foot, hialoy,silicon carbide guides) and why NCP thread doesn't meet his standards. I actually found consulting the internet on assembling alternatives easier (material written by a gentleman named Al Campbell).

Best book on the subject ever written!!!!.......1999-01-22

I have made several graphite fly rods for myself and my children and every one has turned out beautifully. The simple, easy to follow instructions and clear photos make this book a "must have" reference. My Loomis blanks turned out easily as good as the factory rods in finish and I have the satisfaction of knowing I did the work myself. Plus, I saved about 50% on the cost. I customized the rods for each of my kids so they each have a unique, hand crafted rod with Dad's signature on it. Great book, no question about it. Buy it!!

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Raw Kirby (or at least medium-rare)
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A unique addition to his legendary body of work
Great original Kirby creation!

Silver Star: Graphite Edition
Jack Kirby
Manufacturer: TwoMorrows Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1893905551

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Legendary artist Jack Kirby first conceptualized Silver Star in the mid-1970s as a movie screenplay, complete with illustrations to sell the idea to Hollywood. Too far ahead of its time for Tinseltown, Jack instead adapted his Visual Novel as a six-issue mini-series for Pacific Comics in the early 1980s, making it the last original creation of his career. Now, in Silver Star: Graphite Edition, King Kirbys final, great series is collected at last, this time reproduced from his powerful, uninked pencil art! Read the complete story of Homo-Geneticus, the New Breed of humanity that spawns both hero (Silver Star) and villain (the nefarious Darius Drumm), leading to one of the most action-packed narratives and spellbinding climaxes ever conceived on a comics page! And as a special bonus, read Kirbys provocative screenplay, reproduced in its entirety, including illustrations and never-published character sketches! Plus theres pin-ups and other rare Kirby art, and an historical overview to put it all in perspective. A percentage of profits from this book go to the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center, so dont ask, just buy it!

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Raw Kirby (or at least medium-rare).......2007-03-05

SILVER STAR: GRAPHITE EDITION is a trade paperback collection of legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby's second creation for Pacific Comics. A shelved movie concept from the mid-1970s, Kirby brought Silver Star to comics in 1982 as a companion book for Captain Victory. The story tells of the conflict between those individuals known as "Homo geneticus": engineered beings with the power to reshape matter at the atomic level, as well as other more frightening abilities. Morgan Miller, known as Silver Star, seeks out the others of his kind to prepare them for the coming of the evil Darius Drumm, who would turn the Earth into a wasteland.

This is by no means the best story Kirby wrote in his career; however, there's no disputing that it is big. Big action, big characters... just BIG! It's a very interesting concept that fits well with his other epic works such as The New Gods and the Eternals, but focusing on mortals rather than immortals. The ideas Kirby brings forth in this story are both bizarre and wonderful; unfortunately, the dialogue is absolutely awful, to the point of being embarrassing - that is, when it makes sense at all. It was nice of Pacific Comics to give Kirby free reign on this story, but a co-writer or strong editor really would have helped to make it more readable. Luckily, the original screenplay written by Kirby is included in order to clarify some points. While the storyline of the screenplay is not the same as the comic, it does help somewhat.

As for the art, do you even need to ask? While Kirby may not have been the best at dialogue, his art is never in question. Almost all of SILVER STAR: GRAPHITE EDITION is reproduced from copies of Kirby's un-inked pencils. The lines are intentionally rough, but you can really see The King's creative process at work. The texture of each line and shadow is clearly visible, and the power and dynamism is by no means lessened. A few inked pages are included when the pencils were not available, as well as inked versions of each cover. In addition, the story has been re-lettered for clarity.

Obviously, the purpose of this reprint is not to dazzle readers with the story, but to show us the raw creative power of King Kirby. So, while I wouldn't get your hopes up in terms of the story, the un-inked art alone should be enough to amaze Kirby fans for hours (general comics readers may not be so impressed). I'm hoping that TwoMorrows Publishing will do this with other Kirby works. Be sure to keep your eyes open for a color hardcover collection of Silver Star, available in summer 2007 from Image Comics!

FAST AND VERY GOOD.......2007-01-12

The book was sent in a perfect state and very efficiently.

Innovative presentation, but... .......2007-01-02

First the good stuff:

I loved the format of the book. The introduction is informative and well-written. Numerous sketches are included. The original screenplay proposal comes along with all this, and everything is done on a high-quality paper. In a nutshell, the reader gets to know as much as he wants about the Silver Star.
Most importantly, there is the art. Jack's pencils are tight and easy to follow. There are quite a few pages of fully inked artwork inserted in this graphic novel, so a reader gets a great comparison and a feel for Kirby's creative process. The lettering is all printed in a polished and professional way. The end result of this is a peek at the early stages of a Kirby work without the reading experience being reduced at all.
Lastly (for the good), is that this is a JACK KIRBY graphic novel. I would agree that this came after Jack's prime. There are a couple sequences where story inexplicably jumps forward. However, EVERY page still contains brilliance. The art is bursting with energy. Shadows, backgrounds, gestures, expressions... it is all there and it is fantastic.
The story is a fine example of Kirby's creativity. Jack's best stories contain timeless and important themes and ideas. Both the Eternals and New Gods dealt with technology and mythological themes. Jimmy Olsen, believe it or not, had genetics and cloning in its best storylines. Reading these stories today, they still seem relevant and even cutting edge to me. The Silver Star also contains these big concepts. Silver Star also has Darius Drumm... Jack's best bad guy since the incomparable Darkseid!

Now for the bad:

Kirby was perhaps the greatest comic artist ever. I also touched upon his gift for big ideas and grand concepts. However, having a super-powered imagination and being an mega-talented artist does not mean a man is automatically a great writer. In this work, I have to admit that my enjoyment of the art and the cool concepts (in Silver Star, Jack again dives into genetics and technology) was dampened by huge plot holes, corny dialogue, a love interest sub-plot that did not work at all, and a puzzling ending. I understand it is a comic book that isn't shooting for realism, and I can suspend my disbelief. Despite that, I still felt the storyline just did not come together in a satisfactory way.

To sum up, I think anyone really into Jack Kirby, superhero comics, or great comic art will love this book. For the rest of us, it is a pretty good ride, but a far cry for The Eternals of The Fourth World stories.

A unique addition to his legendary body of work.......2006-06-07

Silver Star: Graphite Edition (The Complete Visual Novel In Pencil Form) by Jack "King" Kirby is the compilation works of the legendary comic book illustrator whose "Silver Star" concept in the mid 1970's was originally intended as a film screenplay but was too much ahead of its time for the Hollywood movie makers of that decade. Creatively presenting this historical comics landmark in the form of a graphic novel just as Kirby drew it in pencil and with no color inking, Silver Star presents six of Jack Kirby's original mini-series books of action-packed, enthralling superhero stories brought to life with distinctive Kirby art. A seminal event in comic book annals, Silver Star is very strongly recommended for all fans and collectors of Jack "King" Kirby's comic book and graphic novel art and authorship as a unique addition to his legendary body of work.

Great original Kirby creation!.......2006-06-05

Silver Star was the second of Kirby's two early-eigthies comics put out by Pacific Comics (the other being Captain Victory). Though the King did comics work afterwards on licensed heroes belonging to other companies, this is considered his last original work that he created from scratch.

This edition is not just a collection of the old Pacific series. Rather, it's a reprint of all those stories using Kirby's original pencils (with only a handful of pages featuring inks because the originals were either unavailable or unusable). To ease reading, the print-quality lettering of the comics is used to replace Kirby's temporary hand-lettering. The effect is a story as easy to read as a print comic, but with the primal power of the original pencils preserved.

This gives Silver Star an edge that you rarely see from Kirby. The King is great because he captures such imaginative images, but here, he captures emotion as well. Silver Star was originally intended as a screenplay (that text is included in this volue, btw), and the cinematic element in the writing and art really shows through. I don't think anyone would call this Kirby's finest work, but it's definitely enjoyable for both story and historical reasons.

Note that a portion of the profits from this book go to the Kirby Museum, so it's a worthy cause!

From Graphite to Pencil (A Start to Finish Book)

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From Graphite to Pencil (A Start to Finish Book)
Ali Mitgutsch
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding: Library Binding

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Graphite and Precursors (World of Carbon)

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No buckyballs?!

Graphite and Precursors (World of Carbon)

Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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Humans first used carbon as chars from firewood in ritual paintings and primitive metallurgical processes. Natural forms of carbon have been known since antiquity, yet the knowledge of the carbon element in chemistry and its technical applications on a larger scale are a relatively recent development. The industrial revolution in Europe two centuries ago led the way to the numerous applications of these graphitic forms that are still used today. Graphite and Precursors features short tutorial articles on different topics related to the science and technology of carbons intended for engineers, students of Materials Science and scientists who are seeking a fundamental understanding without "reinventing the wheel." This first volume of the World of Carbon book series focuses on graphite and its precursors, including its origin and various implications. The basic properties of hexagonal graphite are developed, and several theoretical and experimental approaches explain why this crystalline solid is fascinating insolid state physics. Also featured are the numerous applications connected to thermal, mechanical and chemical graphites, as well as their various industrial uses in polycrystalline form. Finally, carbon precursors are introduced.

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No buckyballs?! .......2004-10-03

Dusty old carbon. How interesting could this be? Well, right under our noses, there is a surprising amount of structure in carbon's graphite form. This book goes into some detail about the different possible forms of carbon, and the band structure.

Various chapters study mechanical and surface properties. Plus, you can learn about the amorphous and non-crystalline properties.

What is not covered here are Buckyballs. C60. Discovered in soot several years ago. Some of you are possibly interested in that, more than graphite. You might have to turn to later books in this series.

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Tactile
Chilling

Graphite
Varlam Tikhonovich Shalamov
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0393014762

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Tactile.......2000-12-15

I love this book. It is an account of experiences in Russian concentration camps told as a series of short stories written like mental journal entries. This first hand account of a historical context rarely-discussed is told in poignant and distilled mini-stories. The style is sparse and the content extraordinary.

Chilling.......1997-12-08

This collection of short stories is an ideal way to examine what life was like in Stalin's concentration camps. Shalamav writes in a dispassionate manner that heightens the reader's sense of loss and helplessness. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in Soviet history.

Fiberglass Fly Rods: The Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite

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Fiberglass Fly Rods: The Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite
Victor R. Johnson , and Victor R. Johnson Jr.
Manufacturer: Centennial Pubn
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Casting a Spell: The Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection

ASIN: 1882418247

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By Victor R. Johnson & Victor R. Johnson, Jr. Foreword by Leon Chandler of Courtland.

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A crisp, practical guide to designing and building a customized fly rod with graphite blanks.

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Online information is lots better.......2004-01-13

I bought this book on the basis of all the good reviews here. What a mistake. There is very little here that you can't find online with better explanations and colour photos. This book was written in 1989 and the photos are B&W. I am sure that Skip Morris is a very good rodbuilder, however the writing is a bit hurried and probably reflects his being young when he wrote this.

One of the most important bits of information for rod building is finding the spine of the rod blank, and Skip's instructions are opposite to everything I have seen from contemporary sources like Tom Kirkman and Al Campbell. On that basis, as well as the note to file a groove in the top of the rod to make a better fit with the tip top, I am putting the book on the shelf and won't be referring to it any time soon.

There is a good section on shop safety.

The Custom Graphite Fly Rod : Design and Construction.......2000-06-15

The Custom Graphite Fly Rod is a great book for the fly fisherman who'd like to save money building his own rod, customize or repair a cherished rod or simply learn more about fly rod design and construction. And the information spans subjects I previously didn't know existed, such as altering the action of a fly rod blank, stripping and refinishing graphite rods, several different ways to build your own cork grips, etc. The basics of thread wrapping + guide spacing charts are included along with excellent tips on making your rod beautiful. One thing I really like about this book is the building techniques illustrated show you how to build a rod by hand, with hand tools. Most books I've seen on rod building tend to rely on specialized rod building machinery, which is nice if you have it but creates a road block if you don't. However, some advanced techniques do require power machinery and Skip Morris gives you enough information to build your own machinery from garage sale items.

Regardless if you want to build a rod from a kit as simply and easily as possible or really go all out on customization, this book is money well spent.

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1967 Book of ASTM Standards: With Related Material: Part 18: Petroleum Products Measurement and Sampling; Liquified Petroleum Gases; Light Hydrocarbons; Plant Spray Oils; Aerospace Materials; Sulfonates; Crude Petroleum; Petrolatum; Wax; Graphite
American Society for Testing and Materials
Manufacturer: American Society For Testing And Materials
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PRWS9Y

$1968 Book of ASTM Standards: Part 13: Refractories, Glass, and Other Ceramic Materials; Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products$
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1968 Book of ASTM Standards: Part 13: Refractories, Glass, and Other Ceramic Materials; Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products
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Manufacturer: Astm
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K8GMMC

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