THE CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN . . .

“An alarmingly entertaining as well as informative read.”

“Who knew pressure equipment could be so interesting?”

“I’m a boiler engineer and loved every inch of the book.”

“I’ll never look at pressure equipment/devices the same way again.”

“This book is written for the everyman and . . . everywoman.”

“ . . . thoroughly informative, entertaining, and terrifying . . . “

Through compelling short stories, essays, illustrations, and rare photos, BLOWBACK details the dangers that exist when pressure equipment is misused, neglected, or defective. Citing examples as far back as 2,000 years ago up to modern times, BLOWBACK reminds everyone of their close proximity to potentially hazardous pressure equipment several times each day.