I actually read this book before it was submitted [having 'Mike' live with me helped], and was disappointed that he was asked to take a great deal of the meat out of the story. As the model for Sharon Rose, i wasn't thrilled to be killed off, either [he didn't warn me, either, & kept insisting in act that he'd 'save' her in the final cut].

It's the earliest cyberpunk story - written *before* there was such a term - but if he had the power, i'd suggest he re-releade it *with* the 'good stuff' added back in. I wouldn't insist that he save Sharon - this time i'm warned - but his dishonesty flaws what could've been a better book. Maybe even he realized it, because this book doesnt sing the way the unpublished MS did...

I am still amazed that noone else has ever given John Ford his due. This book is, as of now, the only title by him I have ever read. It is, however, one of the best SF books I've ever read (on a par with Dune), and certainly a far better construct of the wired far future that anything the CyberPunks were able to create. If you liked Steinbeck's "Tortilla Flat" better than Hemingway's "Snows of Kilamanjaro", you'll like "Web Of Angels" far more than "Mona Lisa Overdrive" or "Islands in the Stream". This book is what inspired Rucker, Sterling, and Gibson. And maybe Jean Michel Jarre as well

The only reason I did not initially buy this book was because I lost my checkbook. This seems to be a blessing in disguise due to the reviews I have seen. Granted the book does provide interesting information and help sum information about a world that grows more complex with each book. Unfortunately I found the images to be rather disappointing. The art was ok, but I have seen and expected better from someone like Jordan. The information about the other lands looked interesting, but I found it ruined the intrigue of the series in many ways. For example, Shara was supposed to be this mystical land that no one has ever seen and is shrouded in mystery (China). Well, from what I scanned of the book, it gives a map, history, people, and government of the land. This practically spoils the entertainment and surprise when entering the land. I am not going to buy the book simply because it will make the remainder of the series more enjoyable. When Book 8 comes out, I'll reread the series to catch up.

I must say, being a fan of Robert Jordan, that the information in this book was invaluable as well as enlightening. It contained more detailed information on such things as the Age of Legends than was in the actual series, and gave background on many otherwise bleak details. However, I would not recommend buying this book for the art it contains, of which I had high expectations and was fairly disappointed in. Granted that the artists idea of such creatures as mydraal and ogier, for example, will conflict with my own ideas. I do regret to say that the actual quality of the art was lacking. It looked to have been done quite quickly and with haste. Overall, however, the book was very well done and deserves 5+ stars for its content, and 3 stars for the artwork. It is definitely something to buy if you can just get past the art.

Many choose to critisize this book saying the text is general, the typos are many, and the information is the same that you find in the series. As to the typos: it's a first edition! expect typos; that's why people buy first editions. Also, if the text got anymore specific, can you imagine how long this book would be? Some of the information is new and can't be found in the regular series, but most can. Of course! This book wasn't written to give us spoilers; it's a compilation of all the odd facts presented in the books and a useful reference. If a person buys it expecting otherwise they'll be disappointed, but for what it is, it's great! I will conceed that many of the pictures are inaccurate, but no more so than those of the book jackets, and as far as I'm concerned a few (not very many) do seem to be accurate. Overall, it is a good reference and did answer some questions I had about the series. I knew what I was buying beforehand, and it lived up to my expectations.

Dear mr.william lee I have all the info you need in order to build a ground pounder of a 300 ci 6 cylinder i currently have a 650 horsepower nitrous injected 300 and it is some head turner there are so many things you can do and way too much to list here please contact me on msn nickname (Zeus).thank you.i will check back to see if you are having trouble getting a hold of me and will figure a way for us to contact.im glad i found someone with the same interest in building a 6 like mine. sincerely chris

I can't find any info on Hipo parts for the 300 cid Ford Big 6, can anyone HELP! Thanx

As usual with the Haynes manuals, the information is right on! Good pictures and diagrams, excellent tricks to help get at the problem areas. I own several of his books for different vehicles and would recommend them to anyone.

This is an overhaul manual? I could have sworn it read like the Sunday comics with its pictures and captions. There is hardly enough beef in this book to help anyone rebuild an engine. Maybe if you had a NASCAR crew chief with 30 years of experience on your side you'd be able to rebuild an engine with this guide, but otherwise it's useless. At least I borrowed the book from a library and didn't waste my money. There's not enough detail, not enough clarity, and the instructions are vague. It spends like the first 5 chapters discussing how to use a micrometer and know how to build your own workbench. If I wanted to build a garage - I'll get my dad to help or a Bob Vila book, thank you very much.

I suppose this book is fine for those people who aren't going to attempt to do more than change the oil or maybe replace the brake shoes. I've found that anything more than that is either skipped over or mentioned only in passing. For example, the section on installing the intake manifold consists only of a picture of the manifold. The fault diagnosis sections aren't terribly helpful either. A few possibilities per symptom are listed, but they are very vague, for example, "mechanical damage." Occasionally you will find a helpful bit of information, but for the most part this book is a waste of money.