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Author Gurstelle, William.

Title Absinthe and flamethrowers : projects and ruminations on the art of living dangerously / William Gurstelle.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2009]
©2009

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Edition 1st ed.
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 208 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Big-t people, little-t people -- What is Edgework -- Where the action is -- Why live dangerously? -- The most important chapter in the book -- Obtainium -- Thundring voice -- Playing with fire -- Inner Macgyver -- The minor vices -- The physical arts -- Thrill eating -- Flamethrowers -- The strange music starts.
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Summary Written for reasonable risk takers and suburban dads who want to add more excitement to their lives, this daring combination of science, history, and DIY projects explains why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously. All of the projectsfrom throwing knives, drinking absinthe, and eating fugu to cracking a bull whip, learning baritsu, and building a flamethrowerhave short learning curves; are human-focused, as opposed to technology-centric; are affordable; and demonstrate true but reasonable risk. The guide maintains that risk takers are more successful, more interesting individuals who lead more fulfilling lives. What would the world be like if Thomas Edison retired after 30 years working for the railroad, it asks, instead of getting fired for blowing up a rail car with one of his experiments? Though the manual doesn't advocate getting fired, it does reveal that making black powder is pure excitement. Unlike watching an action movie or playing a video game, real, edgy life experience changes a person. Each potentially life-altering project includes step-by-step directions and illustrations along with sidebar tips from experts in the field.
Subject Threat (Psychology)
Daredevils.
Stunt performers.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Personality.
SCIENCE -- Experiments & Projects.
Daredevils. (OCoLC)fst00887821
Stunt performers. (OCoLC)fst01136258
Threat (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01150299
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Gurstelle, William. Absinthe & flamethrowers. 1st ed. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, ©2009 9781556528224 1556528221 (DLC) 2008046619 (OCoLC)273817829
ISBN 9781569762745 (electronic bk.)
1569762740 (electronic bk.)
1306034043 (electronic bk.)
9781306034043 (electronic bk.)
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