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Re-releases of out of print books in PDF file format

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The Reelsmith's Primer

By Michael Hackney · Originally published 2012 · 148 pages

The Reelsmith's Primer by Michael Hackney was originally published in 2012. The 148-page book saw a first printing of 500 hardcover copies, followed by a second and a third printing of 1,000 softcover copies each — 2,500 books in all.

This PDF re-release features full-color photographs and images throughout, unlike the black-and-white photos of the print edition. Read a sample chapter →

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Reels and Making Them

By John Betts · Originally published 2011 · 454 pages

Reels and Making Them by John Betts was originally published in 2011. This substantial 454-page volume was produced in a single printing of just 100 autographed, limited-edition softcover copies.

This PDF re-release makes Betts's work available again in full. Read a sample chapter →

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