[meteorite-list] Book advice

From: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:29:04 +0200
Message-ID: <002001cb0bd6$54418cc0$6502a8c0_at_name86d88d87e2>

Hi Henry,

I made the best experiences with Norton, in giving it to people, who wanted
to understand, what I'm doing.

Has the most photos, is very easy to read,
And best is, that one can read not only the chapters independently, but also
the "subchapters".

One hasn't to forget, that "meteoritical laymen" aren't necessarily that
interested in meteorites as we are, and would easily get bored, if a book is
too hard to read and detailed for them.

In that regard, and also structurally and pedagogically the Norton is my
favourite.
And also for a not yet so advanced collector, it's in my eyes the better
first access, than to start immediately with Norton's encyclopedia (which
btw. seems to be sold out almost everywhere and got horribly expensive now!)

Best!
Martin
 

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Gesendet: Montag, 14. Juni 2010 16:47
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Hi folks,

Wife and kids want me to pick out a book for Father's Day.

I'm interested in one of these three books:
 1) Meteorites by Caroline Smith
 2) Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorite by Norton
 3) Meteorites: Messengers from space by Fritz Heide ( the updated latest
edition)

I would like input from listees in which is the best buy for info in regard
to price and overall usefullness. I already have Rocks from Space. Norton's
Field Guide seems good but expensive. Amazon is sold out at the $26 price
but there is one available at a nearby Barnes and Noble for $39.95. Smith's
book too basic? I have Heide's original edition, and like it, but have not
seen the updated edition to know if the updates make it worth buying.

Your input would be appreciated.

Regards,
Henry Mendoza


      
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