Uncle Fester (author)
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- For the The Addams Family character, see Uncle Fester
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Uncle Fester is the author of such controversial books as "Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture," and "Silent Death."
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Short bio
"Uncle Fester" is the nom de plume used by Steve Preisler to write his books. He gained underground fame after publishing his first book "Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture" in the early 1980s. He says that he got the nickname "Uncle Fester" from his college years, since he was very well known for making explosives, and blowing things up, like the character in The Addams Family.
Steve Preisler is an industrial chemist working in an electroplating factory. In his spare time, he writes books. Preisler graduated in 1981 from Marquette with a Chemistry & Biology degree. Two years later, he was arrested for methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to probation. He was arrested again in 1984 for methamphetamine charges, and put in the Waupun Correctional Institution. He says that the arrest was over a few grams of methamphetamine, but the DEA brought back credit card information saying that he had been buying large quantities of ephedrine, which is a precursor for methamphetamine.
Outraged, Fester borrowed a typewriter from a fellow inmate, and began writing the manuscript for Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture. Loompanics Unlimited published the book, and it was an instant success. Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture is now in its Sixth edition. Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture is now one of Loompanics' best sellers, ranking No. 3. Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture has information on how to produce crystal methamphetamine through over six different methods. It also has data on how to synthesize MDMA or MDA, and how to synthesize Methcathinone by oxidating ephedrine. Not only does it have information on how to synthesize the drugs, but also explains in great detail how to synthesize phenylacetone, ephedrine, methylamine, and even alkyl nitrites.
Uncle Fester has since written six more books, Home Workshop Explosives being one of his most interesting, and most fun to read books. Uncle Fester goes into great detail of how the underground chemist can easily manufacture his own explosives. One of the most interesting explosives he covers is nitroglycerin. He describes what he calls "Hardware Store Nitro," which is a simple route to manufacturing a good quantity of nitroglycerin in one's own kitchen. Also included in the book are syntheses for RDX, Ammonium nitrate, Acetone peroxide blasting caps, Nitroglycol, Nitromannitol, and PETN. Not only does he offer the syntheses for the explosives, but also has information on how to purify glycerin, how to synthesize Nitric Acid with minimal equipment, and how to make a Fuel Air Explosive (commonly known as an FAE).
One of his most deadly books is Silent Death, which describes routes for manufacturing Nerve Gas (Such as Tabun and Sarin gas), Botulism, Ricin, Phosgene, Arsine, Phosphine, and other Poisons.
Vest Busters is Fester's smallest book. It goes over easy methods for creating Teflon coated bullets, and other vest penetrating ammunition.
Practical LSD Manufacture is one of Fester's more famous books. It goes into great detail on how one could manufacture a large quantity of LSD. This book is not filled up with most of the hard-to-understand information on LSD syntheses that is currently available. The book has production information for the drug TMA-2, and plenty of information about how to isolate lysergic acid from morning glory seeds, and other plant material.
A more advanced 'add-on' for Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture is his book Advanced Techniquess of Clandestine Psychedelic & Amphetamine Manufacture. The main focus of the book is to provide a more advanced method of synthesizing methamphetamine using what is called "The Fester Formula," which describes how to manufacture methamphetamine through an electric synthesis. The book also covers many alternative methods for manufacturing phenylacetone and methylamine. One chapter of the book, "A Convenient Tabletop MDA Synthesis" describes an alternative method for synthesizing MDA in a small area such as a dorm room.
His newest book, Bloody Brazilian Knife Fightin' Techniques covers methods for common fighting techniques from Brazil.
Other information
Since he gained popularity, Loompanics has stopped publishing some of his books. These books include Vest Busters, Silent Death, and Homeworkshop Explosives.
Fester now does his own publishing for his 'banned' books. "Festering Publications" is the publishing name he chose to distribute his three 'banned' books. They can bought from his Official Website (http://www.unclefesterbooks.com).
Books by Uncle Fester
- Advanced Techniques of Clandestine Psychedelic & Amphetamine Manufacture. ISBN 155950174X.
- Home Workshop Explosives, Second Edition. ISBN 0970148542.
- Practical LSD Manufacture. ISBN 1559501235.
- Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture Sixth Edition with Recipes for MDA, Ecstacy, and other Psychedelic Amphetamines. ISBN 1559502231.
- Silent Death, Revised and Expanded Second Edition. ISBN 0970148534.
- Vest Busters: How to Make your Own Body-Armor-Piercing Bullets. ISBN 0970148518.
- Bloody Brazilian Knife Fightin' Techniques ISBN 0970148550.
See also
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- Clandestine_(Chemistry)
- Chemistry
- Ecstasy
- Ephedrine
- Nerve gas
- Nitroglycerin
External links
- Uncle Fester's official website (http://www.unclefesterbooks.com)
- Loompanics Unlimited website (http://www.loompanics.com)