PAUL M. BARRETT is an assistant managing editor of Bloomberg Businessweek. He is the author of American Islam: The Struggle for the Soul of a Religion and The Good Black: A True Story of Race in America. Barrett lives and works in New York City. For more information, go to GlockTheBook.com.
"This book--from a top-notch reporter--will enlighten you about
both gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating,
even-handed, and packs considerable punch!" --Bill McKibben,
bestselling author of The End of Nature, Deep Economy, and The Age
of Missing Information "Glock is a riveting tale with masterful
pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject
intimately, and it shows. . . . It's a must-read for anyone with an
interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop
culture." --Cameron Hopkins, editor in chief, Combat Tactics
magazine; American Rifleman's Industry Insider blog "With his
customary insight and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett has told
the story of how a simple toolmaker from Austria came to be the
dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the United
States. . . . Glock is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. This
book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in
America, and that should be all of us."
--Richard Aborn, president, Citizens Crime Commission of New York
City; former president, Handgun Control, Inc. "Glock is a great
read. Very informative from both a technical and historical
standpoint--warts and all." --Frank A. DiNuzzo, chief firearms
instructor, New York State Police (ret.); chief instructor, Glock,
Inc. (ret.) "Paul Barrett's Glock is a fascinating and bizarre tale
of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation's love affair with
guns." --Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer, The New Yorker; author of
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court "Colt, Smith
& Wesson, Winchester, Remington: These were the American firearms
industry's major players for 150 years. In the 1980s they were
joined by a foreign upstart, Glock, which soon overtook them all.
Paul M. Barrett ably investigates Glock's seemingly inexorable rise
to power, profit, and predominance in this riveting story of how a
plastic Austrian pistol...transformed into America's chosen gun."
--Alexander Rose, author of American Rifle: A Biography "It's a
story that pulls back the curtain on a secretive company that was
apparently willing to do whatever it took to be successful. And
it's a heckuva good read." --Jim Shepherd, The Outdoor Wire
"Barrett is right on target, delivering a well-oiled, fact-packed,
and fast-paced history of the Glock."Publishers Weekly "Offering
huge discounts and shrewdly marketing to police from its facility
in Smyrna, Ga., [Glock] employed Gold Club strippers and Dallas
Cowboy cheerleaders to attract crowds, entertain clients and lend
the pistol a sexy cachet that grew exponentially when it popped up
all over TV and movies as the gun of choice for cops and killers
alike. . . A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat
long-entrenched, legendary brands at their own game." Kirkus
"An informative, frequently surprising account of the evolution of
America's gun culture and the gun that helped define it." Booklist
"How a pistol developed by an unknown engineer with little firearms
experience became the dominant, if not iconic, law enforcement
handgun in the United States. . ."--The Washington Post "Gun
enthusiasts and gun detractors will almost surely read the saga of
Glock, told expertly by journalist Paul M. Barrett, with divergent
views...His authoritative voice permeates the nonfiction narrative.
His own views about Glock and other weapons merchants are not easy
to decipher, which is perhaps one of his book's many
strengths."--Dallas Morning News "An engaging history of the most
famous handgun in contemporary America. Barrett..[has] impressive
knowledge of criminal and weapons history in the United States, as
well as of Glock's business practices."--The New York Times Book
Review
"It's rare for a nonfiction book to read like a thriller, but
that's what happens with "Glock." The book covers an intriguing and
important topic, and it does so with panache and accuracy. Anyone
interested in guns or gun control should read it."--The Washington
Times "With an almost breezy, extremely readable style journalist
Paul Barrett has written the definitive biography of a gun that has
become the standard for American firearms."--Florida Times Union
"Smart and engrossing."
--San Francisco Chronicle
"A compelling tale...a fascinating look at one man's extraordinary
success."
--Wall Street Journal
"The sometimes shocking details about Glock...moves the reader from
one anecdote to the next. . . . certain to fascinate audiences
regardless of their thoughts on the Second Amendment."
--Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This book from a top-notch reporter will enlighten you about both
gun culture and business culture. It s fascinating, even-handed,
and packs considerable punch! Bill McKibben, bestselling author of
The End of Nature, Deep Economy, and The Age of Missing
Information
Glock is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous
research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows.
. . . It s a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or
the firearm industry or even American pop culture. Cameron Hopkins,
editor in chief, Combat Tactics magazine; American Rifleman s
Industry Insider blog
With his customary insight and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett
has told the story of how a simple toolmaker from Austria came to
be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the
United States. . . . Glock is not at all just for the gun
enthusiast. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of
gun violence in America, and that should be all of us.
Richard Aborn, president, Citizens Crime Commission of New York
City; former president, Handgun Control, Inc.
Glock is a great read. Very informative from both a technical and
historical standpoint warts and all. Frank A. DiNuzzo, chief
firearms instructor, New York State Police (ret.); chief
instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)
Paul Barrett s Glock is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an
entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation s love affair with guns.
Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer, The New Yorker; author of The Nine:
Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Remington: These were the
American firearms industry s major players for 150 years. In the
1980s they were joined by a foreign upstart, Glock, which soon
overtook them all. Paul M. Barrett ably investigates Glock s
seemingly inexorable rise to power, profit, and predominance in
this riveting story of how a plastic Austrian pistol...transformed
into America s chosen gun. Alexander Rose, author of American
Rifle: A Biography
It s a story that pulls back the curtain on a secretive company
that was apparently willing to do whatever it took to be
successful. And it s a heckuva good read. Jim Shepherd, The Outdoor
Wire
"Barrett is right on target, delivering a well-oiled, fact-packed,
and fast-paced history of the Glock."-Publishers Weekly
Offering huge discounts and shrewdly marketing to police from its
facility in Smyrna, Ga., [Glock] employed Gold Club strippers and
Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders to attract crowds, entertain clients and
lend the pistol a sexy cachet that grew exponentially when it
popped up all over TV and movies as the gun of choice for cops and
killers alike. . . A colorful case study of the manufacturer who
beat long-entrenched, legendary brands at their own game.
-Kirkus
An informative, frequently surprising account of the evolution of
America s gun culture and the gun that helped define it.
-Booklist
"How a pistol developed by an unknown engineer with little firearms
experience became the dominant, if not iconic, law enforcement
handgun in the United States. . ."--The Washington Post
"Gun enthusiasts and gun detractors will almost surely read the
saga of Glock, told expertly by journalist Paul M. Barrett, with
divergent views...His authoritative voice permeates the nonfiction
narrative. His own views about Glock and other weapons merchants
are not easy to decipher, which is perhaps one of his book s many
strengths."--Dallas Morning News
"An engaging history of the most famous handgun in contemporary
America. Barrett..[has] impressive knowledge of criminal and
weapons history in the United States, as well as of Glock's
business practices."--The New York Times Book Review
"It's rare for a nonfiction book to read like a thriller, but
that's what happens with "Glock." The book covers an intriguing and
important topic, and it does so with panache and accuracy. Anyone
interested in guns or gun control should read it."--TheWashington
Times
With an almost breezy, extremely readable style journalist Paul
Barrett has written the definitive biography of a gun that has
become the standard for American firearms. --Florida Times
Union
Smart and engrossing.
San Francisco Chronicle
A compelling tale a fascinating look at one man s extraordinary
success.
Wall Street Journal
The sometimes shocking details about Glock moves the reader from
one anecdote to the next. . . . certain to fascinate audiences
regardless of their thoughts on the Second Amendment.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"
"This book--from a topnotch reporter--will enlighten you about both
gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating, even-handed,
and packs considerable punch!"
--Bill McKibben, bestselling author of "The End of Nature," "Deep
Economy," and "The Age of Missing Information"
""Glock " is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous
research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it
shows...It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or
the firearm industry or even American pop culture."
--Cameron Hopkins, Editor-in-Chief, "Combat Tactics" magazine;
National Rifle Association's "Industry Insider" blog
"With his customary insight, and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett
has told the story of how a simple tool maker from Austria came to
be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the
United States..."Glock" is not at all just for the gun enthusiast.
This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence
in
"Paul Barrett's GLOCK is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an
entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation in love with guns."--Jeffrey
Toobin, staff writer for the "New Yorker," CNN Analyst and author
of the bestselling "The Nine
"
"GLOCK: "The Rise of America's Gun" is a great read. Very
informative from both a technical and historical standpoint--warts
and all."--Frank A. DiNuzzo, Chief Firearm Instructor, New York
State Police (ret.), and Chief Instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)
"This book--from a topnotch reporter--will enlighten you about both
gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating, even-handed,
and packs considerable punch!"
--Bill McKibben, bestselling author of ""The End of Nature","
""Deep Economy"," ""The Age of Missing Information"," and other
books
"GLOCK" The Rise of America's Gun" is a riveting tale with
masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his
subject intimately, and it shows... It's a must-read for anyone
with an interes
"Paul Barrett's "Glock" is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an
entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation in love with guns."--Jeffrey
Toobin, staff writer for the "New Yorker," CNN Analyst and author
of the bestselling "The Nine."
"This book--from a topnotch reporter--will enlighten you about both
gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating, even-handed,
and packs considerable punch!"
--Bill McKibben, bestselling author of ""The End of Nature","
""Deep Economy"," ""The Age of Missing Information"," and other
books
""Glock: The Rise of America's Gun" is a riveting tale with
masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his
subject intimately, and it shows... It's a must-read for anyone
with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even
American pop culture. I learned far more about Gaston Glock and his
pistol in this book than I have gathered in 27 years as a firearm
journalist and editor."--Cameron Hopkins, Editor-in-Chief, "Combat
Tactics
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