A prolific writer and experimenter as well, LB has an extensive website on the Internet discussing antenna theory and design along with a tremendous collection of practical antennas. His particular interest is the quad and he has devoted much of his time to understanding and analyzing it. What LB has done in Volume 1 is to gather together in one place the best designs that have arisen over the years and analyze them in a systematic manner. LB writes clearly and logically and integrates his well-known expertise in antenna modeling with the design analyses. He has a knack for making technical concepts understandable to all.
Some people are experts in their field and others are excellent writers and communicators.
A rare few can combine both talents. Fortunately for us LB is one of those. The introduction, and each succeeding chapter, leads one logically through all the elements of quad antenna design. Even if one is leery about antenna modeling the text is fine by itself. There is no complex mathematics and a beginner, as well as an expert, can be made conversant with the antennas.