12. Books on Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks

12. Books on Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks

GUIDE TO RIDE
Published by ACE in 1991. Lists the major roller coasters located in North America. Features photos of most rides, and a full description of each.

Ordering info:

	$17.95 US and Canada
	$21.95 all other countries

	American Coaster Enthusiasts
	c/o John Page
	6108 Sherman Drive
	Woodridge, IL  60517

THE AMUSEMENT PARK GUIDE
Written by Tim O'Brien. Lists nearly every amusement park on this continent! Lists parks alphabetically by state then Canada and Mexico. Published mid-1991 but includes some rides to open in 1992.

Ordering info:

	Cost: $12.95

	The Globe Pequot Press
	"A Voyager Book"
	ISBN 0-87106-300-x
GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN THEME PARKS
Published by AAA. Lists selected Amusement and Theme parks. Not all parks in either category are listed. Parks are listed by region. Lists all rides and attractions by name including description. Published Spring 1990. Available in most book stores in the TRAVEL section.

THE AMERICAN AMUSEMENT PARK INDUSTRY: A History of Technology and Thrill
Written by Judith A. Adams, this traces the history of amusement parks from Bartholemew's Fair in 1614 to current. Covers the rise and decline of trolley parks, offers an in-depth critical look at the Disney Parks, and covers the current success of theme parks. Often viewed from a socio-economic perspective, it can be a trifle dry at times, but contains a lot of historical data.
	Twayne's Evolution of Business Series
	Twayne Publishers
	ISBN 0-8057-9833-6
THE INCREDIBLE SCREAM MACHINE: A History of the Roller Coaster
by Robert Cartmell. This book traces the roller-coaster from its origins in Russia and Paris to America. It discusses the early rides, and how John Miller revolutionized coasters. It goes on to talk about Traver and Theme Parks in general. This book is illustrated with many photographs, including photos of Miller's rides, Traver's twisted (some might say ``demented'') metal coasters with wooden tracks, and the old switchback railways.
	Bowling Green State University Popular Press
	(419) 372-7865
	Price: $42.95 (hardback)  $25.95 (paperback)
THE GREAT AMERICAN AMUSEMENT PARK
by Gary Kyriazi. This is an older book with loads of facts and photos (somewhat dated, of course, but reportedly worth it if you can find a copy). I don't have any other info on this book. Feel free to contribute!
A place to try for ordering some of these books is:
	Gunther Hall, Limited
	P.O. Box 140
	Alton Bay, New Hampshire 03810
	(603) 875-2248
Call or write and ask for their list of coaster products.


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