Fireworks make waves in America!

My new book A History of Fireworks from their Origins to the Present Day (Reaktion Books) is making waves in America!

Dozens of pieces appeared on National Public Radio station websites all over the country. This is just one. A Google search will reveal many more

https://www.wmot.org/2024-07-04/the-explosive-history-of-fireworks-from-ancient-china-to-revolutionary-america

The Philadelphia Inquirer also wrote about the book:

https://www.inquirer.com/arts/books/fireworks-history-philadelphia-book-john-withington-20240704.html

 

As did Books & Review

https://www.booksnreview.com/articles/19708/20240705/john-withington-s-new-book-explores-fireworks-history-philadelphias-role.htm

A History of Fireworks will be published in the UK on 1 August

https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/a-history-of-fireworks-from-their-origins-to-the-present-day