Gene Parker's Complete Handbook of Skin Diving
1965 No ISBN or LCCC number-First Avon printing August 1965
1971 LCCC number 71-146843, Second Avon printing March 1971 - this edition sponsored by Nemrod-Seamless
Paper back, 382 pages, profusely illustrated with Gene Parker's excellent illustrations and line drawings.
Possibly one of the most underrated over looked dive books ever printed.
Each edition is divided into two parts: part one basic diving , Part two advanced techniques.
Since it is paper back it was never taken too seriously and has become increasingly difficult to locate in any condition.
For the vintage diver it is a treasure trove of drawings, techniques pre 1970s
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