Book reviews

[sivlogkart]

How many people would be interested in book reviews here on locks and lockpicking? It might have saved me a few pounds a few days ago.

[pickmonger]

I have posted a collection of editorial reviews of some of the popular lockpicking books.

Editorial reviews were mainly written by the publishers to help sell the books.

I would like feedback on what members think of these books.

http://pickmonger.50megs.com/

[sivlogkart]

That is the sort of thing. I will read it carefully when I have the time.

[hzatorsk]

How many people would be interested in book reviews here on locks and lockpicking? It might have saved me a few pounds a few days ago.

Consider also my overview of the "Complete Guide..." book in this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=5055

Note, that I ding it slightly for being dated and missing high security, automotive and combination locks. But otherwise cite it a good reference.

Z

[sivlogkart]

Interesting.

KJ

[sivlogkart]

I see the add on the side of this page every day for Steel Bolt Hacking, but does anyone know if it is a good book?

[devildog]

*cough*
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LSS!!!!



Just a subtle hint...

[Chucklz]

Steel bolt hacking...

Some of us here were involved in the review/suggestions for this book, (disclosure: I was one). This is a book for newbies, especially computer administrator types. I wouldn't get it if you already know how to pick cylinder locks.

[sivlogkart]

Thank you.

[Peter Martin]

What books are absolute garbage--which should we NOT purchase???

This will cull the lot down to something manageable.

[Eyes_Only]

All you need to do to get a quick answer to that question is go to paladin-press.com and search through their entire locksmith/lockpicking books and video selections and cross all of them off your list. Complete trash!
I know most people dont like hearing this since most want a picking book they can hold in their hands (God knows I did when I got started) but the MIT guide will teach you the all of the basics just the same and it'll probably save you time and a lot of money then having to buy all those books.
If you get more into this hobby and you develop a real taste for it, I recomend The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing series and ultimately LSS. Hope this helps.

[strangedream]

How many people would be interested in book reviews here on locks and lockpicking? It might have saved me a few pounds a few days ago.

I think thats a good idea. I would like to hear what the pro's on this board favorite books are. Just a comment about Paladin Press, I too hate all of their lockpicking books except for Modern High Security Lock by Steven Hampton that book is great it covers all kinds of great high security locks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158160 ... oding=UTF8

[digital_blue]

How many people would be interested in book reviews here on locks and lockpicking? It might have saved me a few pounds a few days ago.

I think thats a good idea. I would like to hear what the pro's on this board favorite books are. Just a comment about Paladin Press, I too hate all of their lockpicking books except for Modern High Security Lock by Steven Hampton that book is great it covers all kinds of great high security locks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158160 ... oding=UTF8

I wouldn't be putting a lot of stock in the stuff you read in Hampton's book.

db

[Sean.]

I currently have 3 books I have to read...

1. (The complete book of) Locks and LockSmithing by C.A Roper & Bill Philips

2. Locksmithing Bill Philips
3. Locksmithing (from apprentice to Master) Joseph E. Rathjen

[strangedream]

I wouldn't be putting a lot of stock in the stuff you read in Hampton's book.

db

no kidding you think so? I thought he's been in the business for quite some time.