In 2011, Popular Mechanics Magazine added five special editors to its masthead: William Gurstelle, Jay Leno, the "Mythbusters'" Adam Savage and Jaime Hyneman and "Instapundit" host Glenn Reynolds. There's a reason Bill is there along side those luminaries: His views on risk taking, combined with his best selling books have put him in the spotlight.

Now, because of his groundbreaking views and easy writing style, he's one of the most widely read science and technology authors in the world. His best sellers include ABSINTHE AND FLAMETHROWERS, BACKYEARD BALLISTICS, ADVENTURES FROM THE TECHNOLOGY UNDERGROUND and THE PRACTICAL PYROMANIAC. More than a half million copies of his books have been sold, a truly amazing amount for a technology author.

Books by William Gurstelle

The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, And More Ancient Artillery

by William Gurstelle - Children's 10+, Children's Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction