Phil Lapsley
Phil Lapsley is an electrical engineer and technology expert who spent five years researching and writing "Exploding the Phone." His background in the field allowed him to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
Lapsley conducted extensive interviews with former phone phreaks, law enforcement officers, and telephone company employees to provide a comprehensive account of the phenomenon.
He also utilized numerous Freedom of Information Act requests to gather declassified documents.
Lapsley's writing style is described as engaging and irreverent, making the subject matter appealing to both technical and non-technical readers.
His work has been praised for its meticulous research and balanced presentation of the phone phreaking era.
