Unquestionably one of the better dive training manuals was the "Science of Skin and SCUBA" diving series. Over the years I managed to acquire all editions, hard cover and paper back.
A copulation of all editions is as follows:
re [b]The Science of Skin and SCUBA diving[/b]
1957- LCCC # 57-11601- (hard cover)=306 total pages
1959- revised edition LCCC # 57-11601-(hard cover)=306 total pages
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Title changed to;
[b]The NEW Science of Skin and SCUBA diving[/b]
1962-LCCC # 62-9376=208 (hard cover) total pages
1962-LCCC # 62-9376=208 (paperback) total pages
1967-LCCC # 67-14583=224 total pages
1968-ISBN # 0-8096-1548-3 (hard cover) = 224 total pages
1968-ISBN # 0-8096-0453-1 (paper back) = 224 total pages
1974- ISBN # 0-8096-1876-1 2 (hard cover)=87 total pages
1974- ISBN # 0-8096-0472-8 (paper back)=287 total pages
1980-ISBN # 0-695-81424-9 (hard cover) = 301 total pages
1980-ISBN # 0-695-81346-3 (paper back) = 301 total pages
It would be advisable for all entering the world of vintage diving to acquire a copy of the pre 1974 editions which concentrates on double hose diving. They are relatively inexpensive and can be found listed on E bay, and half.com.
"The Science of Skin and SCUBA diving," the first two editions,1957 & 1958 are becoming very rare and if located should be purchased immediately.
SDM