General & Miscellaneous Architecture, U.S. Travel - General & Miscellaneous, Family Travel, Amusement & Theme Parks - Travel Guides
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Overview
Step right up and thrill to the magic of the great coasters as you travel through roller coaster history from their beginnings up through today! Experience the early roots of coastering in the mid-1800s and the emergence of the grand amusement parks in the 1880s. Flash back to the golden age of coasters between 1900 and 1930, and witness the thrill rides' historic decline in the 1960s. Ride these radical rails in chapters chronicling coaster designers, manufacturing companies, technology, and special coasters. Strap yourself in for a rollicking ride and be a part of the roller coaster renaissance that began in the early 1970's and continues today!
Editorials
Booknews
Rutherford (of the entertainment industry publication ) depicts the history of this grandest amusement park fixture with the enthusiasm of an enthralled, life-long coaster fan. He provides a chronological history of coaster technology and the cultural milieux in which they succeeded or failed, as well as describing how they work, the wooden coaster renaissance, and the newest and most far-out steel contraptions. Color and b&w photographs of historic coasters around the US and the world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 23, 2000
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Pages
156
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780760306895