Cultured Travel Guide Books - Access All Areas: A User's Guide to the Art of Urban Exploration |
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 725.4
EAN: 9780973778700
ISBN: 0973778709
Label: Infilpress
Manufacturer: Infilpress
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 242
Publication Date: 2005-10-15
Publisher: Infilpress
Studio: Infilpress |
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Summary: Very informative!
Comment: Anyone looking to get into this wonderful hobby need look no further to get started than this book. It's written in a clear, direct prose that is simultaneously useful and humorous, loaded with great information that every newbie to Urb-Exing should know. The stories that occur every section or so of the authors experiences while exploring are not only entertaining, but useful examples of experience for your own explorative endeavors. Ninjalicious (RIP, he will be missed!) is a professional of the highest caliber not just in the field of Urb-Exing, but also in the field of writing. Not only can this book serve as a lucid introduction for many people interested in the hobby, but unlike most hobby books, it somehow manages to be interesting even to people who aren't that all excited about the hobby! I showed it to several of my friends who'd never even heard of Urb-Ex, and in 4/5 cases it was highly successful in getting them interested, much moreso than my own lame explanations and discussions have been. A must read for novices and experts on Urb-Ex alike!
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Summary: One Of The Most Unique Things Out There
Comment: I was a friend of Ninjalicious. We are from the same area, and had discovered eachother, because we were 'in the same line of work' so to speak. But I admire his creativity, not just in the exploration we shared, but in his ability to put it to ink, and share with others. A skill I have never had. Also, when I first met Ninj', and shared my story with him. How I not only explored, but often in my travels, I have made home in some abandoned buildings, he quikly humbled himself, that he was just in it for the 'sport', and opologized if he seemed like what he was doing was wrong at all. Not at all. Much respect for Ninjalicious. I am sad I will not get the chance to see you again my brother. Maybe on the other side. Farewell and rest in Peace.
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Summary: Best book on the subject!
Comment: I was surprised with how well this was written and put together. The picture of the book led me to believe that it was a large clumsy paperback (like another book on urban exploration I have). I was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case. It was very tastefully done, and with more information and insight than I had hoped for.
Ninj was very well read and created a gripping, easy and fun to read handbook on this hobby.
HIGHLY RECCOMENDED for anyone interested in urban exploration: from the curious to the expert, you need this book in your library.
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Summary: Hands down best urban exploration book
Comment: This book was fantastic, in every aspect!
It offers groves of sound advice and knowledge on the subject, and urban explorers ranging from enthusiasts to experts will definitely take many good things with them from this book. Not only are the how-to portions fantastic, the stories, anecdotes, and philosophical bits contained within are a treat to read, too. This book is simply THE urban exploration book.
A definite buy for anyone interested in urban exploration, architectural/urban history, or just a great read.
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Summary: Urban Exploration 101
Comment: For anyone in the "Urban Exploration" scene, the name Ninjalicious is almost legendary. Not that he was one of the first to explore tunnels and old buildings, but he was one of the first to really achieve some level of fame for doing so. So the source for this information is more than credible.
If you are a veteran explorer, this book probably will not tell you much you don't already know. If you are just beginning to explore, this may be a helpful guide, but you'd be better off finding experienced people and going with them. A little experience and a good amount of common sense should see you through.
That said, I still would recommend this book to any active or armchair explorer. The author's humor makes reading this book a joy and the personal stories he includes are highly entertaining. So if nothing else, read it for fun. Plus, you never know. There may be a gem or 2 of wisdom in there for even the most veteran explorer.
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| A comprehensive guidebook to urban exploration, a thrilling, mind-expanding hobby that encourages our natural instincts to explore and play in our own environment. Includes everything you need to begin exploring little-known urban spaces like abandoned buildings, rooftops, construction sites, drains, transit and utility tunnels and more. Features chapters on * training * recruiting * preparation * equipping * social engineering and other subjects important to the successful urban explorer.
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