Rating: 
Summary: 5 star photography, text a little dated
Review: "Strorm Chaser in pursuit of untamed Skies" contains some of the most awesome weather photography you will find anywhere. Lightning, tornadoes cloud formations there all here in incredable photo's.The slightly weaker part of this book is the text (makes for good reading none the less) written mostly in a diary type format that takes you on the chase from warren faidley's earliest days starting as a news photographer to the first attempts at lighting photography to the professional storm chaser. The best reading in the book is the "chase" of hurricane Andrew. Chase is not realy the proper word here it's more like "Lets set up here in this seventh story parking lot and wait" still I found this chapter to be the most adventurest of the book. Interestinly it had the weakest photography in the book, (I'm partial to the lightning and tornado photos).A few points in the book will have you checking the publication date, most noteabley pg 72 "Oklahoma City is located in one of the most potentialy dangerous locations within the (tornado) alley. It has been struck at least 33 times in the past 90 years although NO MAJOR TORNADO HAS STRUCK" (emphass mine) Of couse that all changed forever on May 3rd 1999, when one of the greatest outbreaks of tornados ever stuck the oklahoma city area with dozens of tornados including several F4's and f5's. Still if you ever find yourself channel surfing and realize you spend a lot of time on the weather channel or love to wacth those specials about wild weather on the discovery channel like I do, you will throughly enjoy this book.
Rating:
Summary: 5 star photography, text a little dated
Review: "Strorm Chaser in pursuit of untamed Skies" contains some of the most awesome weather photography you will find anywhere. Lightning, tornadoes cloud formations there all here in incredable photo's.The slightly weaker part of this book is the text (makes for good reading none the less) written mostly in a diary type format that takes you on the chase from warren faidley's earliest days starting as a news photographer to the first attempts at lighting photography to the professional storm chaser. The best reading in the book is the "chase" of hurricane Andrew. Chase is not realy the proper word here it's more like "Lets set up here in this seventh story parking lot and wait" still I found this chapter to be the most adventurest of the book. Interestinly it had the weakest photography in the book, (I'm partial to the lightning and tornado photos).A few points in the book will have you checking the publication date, most noteabley pg 72 "Oklahoma City is located in one of the most potentialy dangerous locations within the (tornado) alley. It has been struck at least 33 times in the past 90 years although NO MAJOR TORNADO HAS STRUCK" (emphass mine) Of couse that all changed forever on May 3rd 1999, when one of the greatest outbreaks of tornados ever stuck the oklahoma city area with dozens of tornados including several F4's and f5's. Still if you ever find yourself channel surfing and realize you spend a lot of time on the weather channel or love to wacth those specials about wild weather on the discovery channel like I do, you will throughly enjoy this book.
Rating: 
Summary: Now you can ride shotgun with a real life tornado chaser!
Review:
OK, you've seen Twister and you want to ride shotgun with
a Storm Chaser. Well now you can! The first book on this fascinating
subject, Storm Chaser is the REAL story of what it's like to pursue untamed
skies.
In Storm Chaser, professional storm chaser and
award-winning photojournalist Warren Faidley, shares his vivid, personal accounts of
confronting some of our planet's most violent weather. And not only
does he describe it, he shows it! Through his dramatic photos he
transports the reader into the paths of some of nature's greatest atmospheric
phenomena. Over 100 images include awe-inspiring photos of Tornado
Alley's funnel clouds and supercell thunderstorms, as well as
breathtaking desert lightning.
Feel the wind and the wonder as ears pop and papers float while
riding through a forming tornado. Walk with him on his quest for the
ultimate shot, fighting off flying bats, bullets, spiders and cobwebs. Scale
a narrow ledge in driving rain to get the shot of a lifetime. And ride along
while he films a barrage of softball size hailstones as they pulverize his chase
vehicle.
Discover how a childhood thrill on a bike turns into a unique and
dangerous profession requiring the combined skills of a meteorologist,
a photographer and a race car driver. Learn the science a tornado. Explore the 500-term storm chasing glossary,
and get some tips from the pro on photographing severe weather.
Few of us will ever experience the thrill and fear of coming
face-to-face with these spectacles of nature. In Storm Chaser, from the
safety of your own homes, you can.
For more information contact: Susannah Greenberg, S. Greenberg Public
Relations 212-496-7581
Warren Faidley
Author of Storm Chaser
Biographical information
The world's only full-time, professional storm chaser, Warren
Faidley is a noted photojournalist. His work has appeared in Life, National
Geographic, and many other publications. A technical consultant and
contributing cinematographer to the motion picture Twister, (a film about
storm chasers) he is a frequent guest on talk shows, news programs
and specials, as an expert on storm chasing and severe weather safety.
Chasing an average of 100 storms annually, he travels throughout
the U.S. pursuing tornadoes, lightning storms, and hurricanes. A long
time resident of Tucson, Arizona, Faidley, 39, is the owner of
Weatherstock News and Photo Agency, a company that specializes in
the marketing of weather images. His weather related businesses
include eight worldwide photographic and cinematography agents and a
U.S. Patent for a special camera mount.
In addition to commercial applications, his work is also used for
scientific, educational, safety and charitable projects, including those of
the American Red Cross and the National Weather Service. During his
chases he often serves as a volunteer severe weather "spotter," by
relaying critical storm information to the National Weather Service and
local Emergency Management agencies.
Faidley received a degree in Journalism from the University of
Arizona. He is the recipient of numerous journalism awards including the
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Award and several
Associated Press Awards. With Stephen Kramer, he published Lightning,
a children's book on lightning. He began chasing storms full-time in 1988,
when Life Magazine published one of his stunning lightning images and
billed him as a "storm chaser."
For more information contact:
Susannah Greenberg, Susannah Greenberg Public Relations 212-496-7581
or
Kathy Lane, The Weather Channel 770-801-2102
Rating: 
Summary: A Great Read
Review: A fantastic read even for storm novices. Faidley makes the terms he uses easy to understand. His explaination and motivation for begining his weather photography makes the rest of the book enjoyable. The photography is amazing.
Rating:
Summary: Great weather reference book!
Review: After a run-in with some severe weather in Iowa I surfed the web and stumbled onto Mr. Faidley's page. I bought this book through his site and when I received it I couldn't put it down. This was the first ever storm related book I ever owned. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be blown away with stunning photography.
Rating:
Summary: Fascinating
Review: Awesome photography, great stories. A good look at extreme weather from both sides of the camera. He makes you feel like you're right there with him. My hair is still standing on end.My favorite account turned out to be, not one associated with tornadoes, but with lightning. I've never before had such appreciation for the power of lightning. That's not to diminish the effect of his stories about tornado chasing. They're all exhilarating and humbling.
Rating:
Summary: Batton Down The Hatches!
Review: Ever been in a tornado? I have, well not actually in one, but Warrien Faidley put you in the vortex of some of the best severe weather situations! This book is a must for any weather enthusaist. Even if you don't like to read, look at the coolest pictures of Lighting and Tornados. Follow Warren through his chase diary, you will honestly feel like you are with him on his chase! Check it out, it's worth the money!
Rating:
Summary: THE most fantastic book on stormchasing ever written!
Review: From the moment you start reading you are bound to continue. Very intense descriptions of chases. This is a MUST for anyone with even the slightest interest in severe weather. I'd rate it the stormchasing book of the century!
Rating:
Summary: Tornados at their best and worst.
Review: I am a new observer of storm chasing and I think that this book would really with more information on what it is like.
Rating:
Summary: My Book Review
Review: I bought "Storm Chaser". The book was awsome. It had some beautiful pictures and Warren's stories were exciting. I recommend it to other readers, or for future storm chasers. Thank You!!!
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