The Anvil Fire website recommends it as a must have, especially older editions which contain a blacksmith section. Being from the french speaking part of Canada my chance of finding a vintage old edition copy of a book in english locally are pretty low compared to what you guys might find in the States, so I don't consider that much of an option for me. The first edition reprint, which came out in 2008 seemed like a good way to get a good quality, decent price, old edition. Regret