Absinthe & Flamethrowers by William Gurstelle
Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously (Indeed!)
Though you might consider the following to be somewhat oxymoronic, the back cover of William Gurstelle’s latest effort, Absinthe & Flamethrowers, describes the content within as having been “written for smart risk takers.” That sounds like a group of chaps who frequent this little corner of the interwebs, all of you Gear Patrol readers and writers.
Gurstelle’s previous book, Backyard Ballistics, offered a compendium of 13 ballistic devices to be built and fired in your backyard (the book was aptly titled, you see). Now, with Absinthe & Flamethrowers, the author tackles two main queries: “Why Live Dangerously?” and “How to Live Dangerously?” Once you’ve digested this quick-reading volume, you’ll be fully prepared to unleash your inner MacGyver by making black powder, properly throwing knives, cracking a bullwhip, and more seemingly reckless man-actions.
Just don’t let your wife/girlfriend/mom/significant other catch you reading this. They will neither approve nor understand. Best to go it alone.
Cost: $12
