Secrets of a Back Alley ID Man: Fake ID Construction Techniques of the Underground

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Summary: It's about time
Review: Finally. A novelty ID construction book that deals with the meat of ID construction. Refreshingly, two chapters WERE NOT dedicated to lamination. I think we all know how to laminate.

MUCH ATTENTION was paid to creating holograms (something we actually need to learn).

The research was obvoiusly thorough and comprehensive. The author does not take credit for ideas that aren't his. All his sources are properly credited (though usually anonymously by request of the source). But, hey, it shows CLASS.

VERY REFRESHING slant for a genre that has of late been falling into the trap of selling titles. This book as REAL SUBSTANCE.

An excellent reference source for anybody interested in this art. Also great for writers who need to research underworld maneuvers for their "villain" characters.

Thank you, Mr. Charrett!!!!

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Summary: Info is totally new. Great ideas & techniques. Best yet.
Review: I've read many similar books and they all basically tell you to print out a template on your computer and "find a hologram."

This book delves into the subject in a much deeper way. Mr. Charrett shows you how to make a rainbow (and other) hologram step-by-step with readily available materials. It also discusses non-computer, or "old school" techniques -- some of which produce better results than a computer.

... I feel it was well worth it and I will refer to this book again and again.

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Summary: A Good Resource
Review: This is an excellent book for someone wanting to delve into id replication, and techniques. The author is very knowledgeable on the topic he discusses in this book. From start to finish, it leaves you with a very clear understanding of the methods used to create a means of identification. Fair warning, and as he states in the book, it isn't meant for someone attempting to purchase or obtain alcohol. The book does not go into detail on every state, better yet, it focuses on information that will actually help you make an id. Full of resources and techniques, this book is an EXCELLENT guide for someone with the incentive of making an id.