Death has appeared in every discworld novel, with the exception of the wee free men and snuff. Ak47 the grim reaper frank iannamico first edition. Frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. If you are looking for a single reference book on the ak47 for your library, this is hands. Mort published in 1987 is the first time death is the leading character. In some mythologies, the grim reaper actually causes the victims death by coming to collect them. The grim reaper second edition by frank iannamico submitted 5 years ago. Divided into three distinct parts hell, purgatory, and heaven, the poem describes dantes journey through hell, depicted as nine circles of suffering. Folks ask me what is the best reference book to learn more about ak rifles and the variations that are made all over the world. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, isbn 0982391803, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak 47 rifle and its. One of the most secretive societies in the world today is north korea. A television advertisement screened in australia around 1987 to alert people to the dangers of aids.
Dec 15, 2011 frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. Frank iannamico has 15 books on goodreads with 75 ratings. This is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak 47 and all its facets. It is arguably the most important firearm in the world, taking the place of the mauser. The book covers everything you can think of that is used on the ak.
It is a scythe, commonly used in real life as a farming tool. The grim reaper is a mythical idea sprung from the fear of death. This book is most definitive study on kalashnikov pattern rifles to date. Celebrity author beatrice graves purchases a cursed painting of the grim reaper. Ak47 grim reaper revised and expanded second edition. It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which. Hard backed and over pages long, packed with high resolution photographs and stories. If you want to post an ad, then message the mods first. The popular depiction of death as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with a hood first arose in 15th century england, while the title the grim reaper is first attested in 1847. I only have the first book and am interested in seeing how the corrections turned out in the second book. One archetypal story the cheating death story tells of a person trying to trick the reaper in an effort to escape death. Written by frank iannamico and is definitely worth. Overall, i think the book is the best single reference book on the ak platform.
Another book ive found pretty helpful is the ak 47 and ak 74 kalashnikov rifles and their variations book by joe poyer. Advanced aerospace manufacturing technology produce the industries finest, forged milspec lowers. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many variants have been indirectly responsible for incalculable military and civilian casualties. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover barnes. His jurisdiction is specifically the discworld itself. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico goodreads. In some mythologies, the grim reaper actually causes the. There are 1,086 pages of information and a large number of high quality detailed photographs of various weapons and military photographs. The grim reaper and the greek titan cronus were often depicted carrying or wielding a scythe. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, isbn 0982391803, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores.
Ares research note 6 an introduction to basic ak type. The grim reaper second edition book by frank iannamico is, hands down, my number one recommendation and i say that based on owning somewhere over a dozen books on the ak rifle. The most definitive study on kalashnikov pattern rifles to date boasts over 1,100 printed pages covering the ak rifle, as well as its variants manufactured in over 19 countries. Jun 19, 2014 folks ask me what is the best reference book to learn more about ak rifles and the variations that are made all over the world. Ares research note 6 an introduction to basic ak type rifle. Jenzenjones introduction the ak rifle, designed in 1947 as the avtomat kalashnikova obraztsa 1947 or kalashnikov automatic rifle, model 1947, represents perhaps the definitive assault rifle design. Ak47 the grim reaper 9780982391808 by see product page and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nov 22, 2006 a television advertisement screened in australia around 1987 to alert people to the dangers of aids. Dec 12, 2011 ak 47 the grim reaper is by far the best and most comprehensive collectors book on the ak 47 and all ak variants out there in my opinion. Aug 10, 2015 the popular depiction of death as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with a hood first arose in 15th century england, while the title the grim reaper is first attested in 1847.
Dantes inferno, written by dante alighieri between 8 and 21, is widely considered one of the greatest and most revered works of world literature. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover. Ak47 the grim reaper is by far the best and most comprehensive collectors book on the ak 47 and all ak variants out there in my opinion. I own the 1st edition of the book and decided to get the 2nd edition as well. The grim reaper kit includes the laminate making it one of the best deals for this size plane on the market and is also available with the buy 5 get one free club discount. I mean, i dont know what use money is to the grim reaper, but ive got a ton of cash.
The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak 47 rifle and its many. There are 1,086 pages of information and a large number of. The fall of adam and eve is the classic example, chronicled in the bible. The grim reaper cannot match roodhorsts kalashnikov encyclopedia sheer volume of odd variants covered, not does it match or attempt to match the technical and developmental. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The most definitive study on kalashnikov pattern rifles to date boasts over 1,100 printed pages covering the ak rifle, as well.
In almost all cultures and religions, humans were first created as immortal beings who fell from their state of perfection. The first edition is considered the bible of aks, and this book is even bigger. It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which include virtually every type of ak that will be encountered in the us. Divided into three distinct parts hell, purgatory, and heaven, the poem describes dantes journey through hell. That incident was immortalised in the book we were soldiers once. The grim reaper second edition by frank iannamico is the definitive reference book on all things related to the ak47. It is cut from indestructible epp foam and designed for combat. The avtomat kalashnikova or ak strictly speaking, ak47 was just a. Follow him as he grows up, finds love, and becomes a man.
Before you can have the grim reaper a personification of death you have to have death itself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ak47 the grim reaper iannamico, frank 9780982391853 hpb. As good as iannamicos book is, the serious ak enthusiast will still want to also have copies of the other two good ak reference books on the market. Gregory scarpa, known as grim reaper, was the most feared gangland. This is the second edition of the ak 47 the grim reaper. If anyone is interested in a really in depth book on. According to jack herer and flesh of the gods emboden, w. Books by frank iannamico author of ak 47 the grim reaper.
If you are a gun enthusiast or just have an interest in the ak rifles this book is a must have. With boris karloff, william shatner, natalie schafer, henry daniell. This book is huge,,over 1,100 pages covers all ak47s and variants all countries. In some mythologies, a character known as the grim reaper causes the victims death by coming to collect that persons soul. Okay, so i have owned this book for about a month now. It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which include virtually every type of ak that will be encountered. Eve exclaimed in a frantic frenzy of hope, her eyes dancing wildly with the notion that there was some way out of this. This book is the absolute best book on the ak47 rifle. It marks a great contrast to other afterlife ideas of heaven and angels. This is the definitive collectors book on the ak series of firearms. The grim reaper 2nd edition by frank iannamico author. Another book ive found pretty helpful is the ak47 and ak74 kalashnikov rifles and their variations book by joe poyer. Ak 47 the grim reaper 9780982391808 by see product page and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It is frequently used, incorrectly, to describe the.
This advert has generated considerable controversy since, as the grim reapers in the ads. I mean, i dont know what use money is to the grim reaper, but ive got a. This book is huge,,over 1,100 pages covers all ak 47 s and variants all countries. Our building techniques make this one of the most durable planes you can buy.
Frank iannamicos most popular book is ak 47 the grim reaper. This auction is for a brand new grim reaper ar15 stripped lower receiver. Also covers all ak 47 bayonets, magazines, sights and equipment, ammunition, web gear and accoutrements. These receivers are machined on a multimillion dollar, automated, cellular manufacturing system which enables the production of a product of unequaled quality and value. Other beliefs hold that the spectre of death is only a psychopomp, serving to sever the last ties between the soul and the body, and to guide the deceased to the afterlife, without having any control over when or how. This is the second edition of the ak47 the grim reaper. This is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak47 and all its facets.
Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust. No doubt, the grim reaper makes a great character, which is why he has appeared in stories and legends for centuries. May 19, 2014 excellent book about the ak 47 and its variants. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Training graham reaper is a young boy growing up in west georgia. Also covers all ak47 bayonets, magazines, sights and equipment, ammunition, web gear and accoutrements.
Dec 14, 2011 frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico hardcover, 868 pages. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico 9780982391808. I was at the ogca show this weekend and picked up the brand new book ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, and this is the granddaddy of all current ak book at 868 pages of everything you wanted to know about the ak4774 and then some. Ak rifles that have become very popular since they were first imported in the early 1980s up to the present time. Sections of this article have been excerpted from the authors book ak47. Any or all books featuring a grim reaper thems score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Death is frequently imagined as a personified force. The russian ak47 production, type 1, type 2, akm and aks. The grim reaper second edition by frank iannamico is the. Grim reaper angel of death i chose a picture of the grim reaper to symbolize the death of walters father, for that is the whole reason how they are getting the money in the first place.
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