[BOOK 121] JEFF KURTTI: SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN - WALT DISNEY WORLD THE FIRST 25 YEARS. [1996] (24x28cm - 196 Pages - Full colour) The first and only concise, authorized history of "The Vacation Kingdom of the World." This lavish, entertaining, and absolutely unique history of Walt Disney's city of dreams tells the story of America's most popular tourist attraction, beginning with the success of Disneyland and Walt Disney's personal vision of a futuristic planned city in central Florida. Includes original concept drawings and rarely seen photographs of the park's construction, and details the opening of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, to the creation of Epcot and Disney MGM Studios. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 122] PETER BENNETT: UNRIVALLED EXCELLENCE, HOT ICE. [1997] (21x30cm - 124 Pages – Many colour photos). This publication tells the history of the famous BPB Ice Show. Chapter Points: Foreword, by Betty Callaway – Olympic Coach; The Dawning of an Ice Age; The Opening Night; 1939-1945 Those Battling Years; Post 1945 A New Spectacle is Created; The Scene Changes; The End of the Ice Parade; It’s Showtime!; Creation of Hot Ice; Stage Works International. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 123] ROBERT REYNOLDS: ARE YOU CHICKEN? [1997] (14x22cm - 64 Pages – Many colour photos and cartoons). A Coward’s Guide to Roller Coasters. Chapter Points: Looking for the Chicken Exit; Coaster Archaeology; America’s first Coaster; What makes a Great Coaster? Design, the Mad Science; Arrow Dynamics; Morgan Manufacturing; Premier Rides; Togo International; Using the Shoehorn at Knott’s; Theming; The Beauty of Coasters; Suspended; Inverted; But I am Chicken; Mean Streak; The Corkscrew; The Vertical Loop; Indoor Coasters; The Batwing etc…; How do we stop this thing; Night Riding; Not for the Acrophobic; Ninja SFoG; Kumba; Transportable Coasters; Giant Dipper; The Coaster Wars; Steel; Raptor; Wood; The Future. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 124] CHARLES J. JACQUES: HERSHEYPARK, THE SWEETNESS OF SUCCESS. [1997] (21x28cm - 224 Pages – Many B&W photos). Chapter Points: 1857-1907 Managing the Ice Cream; 1908 Bill Murrie and the Lancaster Gang; 1909-1912 Lions and Tigers and Mares, Oh My; 1913-1915 A Time to Celebrate; 1916-1922 Tomorrow We Get Our Town Back; 1923-1929 The Philadelphia Connection; 1930-1939 Building Prosperity; 1940-1945 Rationing Fun; 1946-1954 Hershey’s Comet; 1955-1964 A New Standard; 1964-1970 Troubled Times; 1971-1974 Hersheypark; 1975-1979 Getting Looped - The SuperdooperLooper; 1980-1985 A Shortage of Capital; 1986-1989 Turning Things Around; 1990-1995 Accelerated Growth; 1996 The Cat is Back! ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 125] DAVID KOENIG: MOUSE UNDER GLASS. [1997] (15x22cm - 288 Pages). Both in feature animation and theme parks, Disney is in a class by itself. But why? What separates The Little Mermaid from The Swan Princess, and the Magic Kingdom from Magic Mountain? This publication takes a whimsical unauthorized look at the unknown and the unusual, from animated classics Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Hunchback of Notre Dame, plus theme parks Disneyland and Disney World. Details theme park attractions that never made it, such as rides based on Robin Hood, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and other classics. You’ll be amazed and amused by a side of Disney you’ve never seen before. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 126] STEVEN. J. URBANOWICZ: THE ROLLER COASTER LOVER'S COMPANION. [1997] (17x25cm - 164 Pages - Few B&W photos and diagrams). A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the World's Best Coasters. Chapter Points: From Russia With Love; Thrill Machines, Thrill Makers; Getting the Most When You Coast; Types of Roller Coasters; The World's Best Wood Coasters; The World's Best Steel Coasters; The Parks With the Best Collection of Coasters; The Guide to Roller Coasters Worldwide; The Best Roller Coaster Trips; The World's Major Wood Coasters; The World's Major Steel Coasters; The Top Five Roller Coaster Lists; Index. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 127] JUDY ALTER: AMUSEMENT PARKS. [1997] (19x22cm - 64 Pages - Many colour photos). Roller coasters, Ferris wheels and cotton candy. An educational resource which charts the history of the amusement park and theme park. Chapter Points: Long Before Disneyland; The Great Columbian Exposition; Trolleys and Roller Coasters; Coney Island; New Entertainments; The Disney Concept; Theme Parks; The Future. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 128] TIM O’BRIEN: THE AMUSEMENT PARK GUIDE, VOLUME 2. [1997] (12x23cm - 262 Pages - Few B&W photos). Look no further. Here’s the guidebook to the most thrilling and exciting amusement parks in North America and Canada. With more than 275 locations, this guide promises to deliver the ride of your life. CHECK IT OUT! The Hydroblaster - rumble through an enclosed water chute - and stay dry - at Whitewater Country in Minnesota. The Giant Dipper - brave the twists and turns on this wooden roller coaster that wouldn’t die, at Belmont Park in San Diego. The Viper - encounter zero-gravity on Six Flags Great America’s roller coaster in Illinois. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 129] (VARIOUS AUTHORS): DESIGNING DISNEY’S THEME PARKS: THE ARCHITECTURE OF REASSURANCE. [1997] (26x29cm - 224 Pages - Many colour photos and artists’ impressions). From the day it opened in July 1955, in an event given live TV coverage, Disneyland has been a key symbol of contemporary American culture. It has been both celebrated and attacked as the ultimate embodiment of consumer society, a harbinger of shopping-mall culture, a symbol of American hegemony in entertainment, the epitome of fantasy, simulation, pastiche, and the blurring of distinctions between reality and mass-media imagery. This book discusses the making of this unique place, with its far-flung colonies in Florida, Japan and France. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 130] DONALD W. WYATT: ROCKY POINT - A RHODE ISLAND TREASURE. [1997] (20x27cm – 78 Pages – Few B&W photos). Rocky Point offered recreation, entertainment and rest for city dwellers from all parts of New England. Things were not always easy for the park: natural disasters, economic downturns, new competition and changing tastes forced the facility to close several times in its history and finally to declare bankruptcy on 17 July 1997. Chapter Points: Rocky Point – Part of Rhode Island History; The Rocky Point Saga; Rocky Point and the First Presidential Phone Call; The Visit of President Bush; The Great Fire of 1883; The Bankruptcy Drama; Mr Rocky Point; A Photograph Spurs Memories; Rocky Point Was Rhode Island’s Own Disneyland; Where Else Would I See A Water Spout? ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 131] AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION: THE GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICA'S THEME PARKS. [1997] (18x25cm - 250 Pages - Full colour). Explores over 100 of the most popular theme parks. Features complete descriptions of rides, as well as information about restaurants, shows, operating hours, admission fees, and tips on how to get the most from your visit. Parks featured include: Old Tucson Studios; Knott’s Berry Farm; Santa Cruz; Elitch Gardens; Kennedy Space Centre; Splendid China; Disney; Weeki Wachee Spring; Water Parks; Valleyfair; Silver Dollar City; Canobie Lake Park; Six Flags Parks; Darien Lake; Seabreeze; Carowinds; Cedar Point; Kings Island; Dorney Park; Hersheypark; Idlewild; Kennywood; Knoebels; Dollywood; Opryland; Schlitterbahn; Lagoon; Busch Gardens; Kings Dominion; Calaway Park; Paramount’s Canada’s Wonderland, and more. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 132] FRANCISCO ASENSIO CERVER: THEME & AMUSEMENT PARKS; RECREATION PARKS, ZOOS & WATERWORLDS. [1997] (23x30cm - 192 Pages - Full colour). A look at worldwide recreation facilities from an architectural viewpoint (Including Nasu Highland Park and Port Aventura). In an era when the virtual and the fictitious are an ever-growing presence, reality is being continually divided. It is nothing strange that the areas which produce adventures and fantasies have ended up overflowing the minds of the dreamers, and have crystallised into real cities. Thus, a network of places destined for the sole purpose of leisure and fun is beginning to be woven over these areas. So, when one finally manages to get some long-awaited holidays, the city-dweller no longer journeys through the real areas, but turns to travelling through the geography of leisure. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 133] DONNA FISHER BRAIG: MY BUCKEYE LAKE STORY. [1997] (14x22cm - 194 Pages - Few grainy B&W photos). A memorable and historical review of Buckeye Lake, “The Playground of Ohio.” Chapter Points: Introduction; The Beginning (1800s); The Beginning of Prosperity (1900s); The Community (1920s); The ‘Crystal’ Days (the Park, Dips roller coaster, and other rides, 1930s); People of Buckeye Lake; 1930s, 1940s and 1950s - Bands, People, and Park; 1950s Changes; Businesses Past and Present - Historical Houses and Farms; Islands, History and Updates - “Headlines” from the Past; The 1960s the Decline; The 1970s and 1980s Celebration and Controversy; The 1980s and 1990s Progress and Development; Epilogue. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 134] ROB LEWIS & RYAN YOUNG: RHODE ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARKS. [1998] (16x23cm - 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). Rhode Islanders were once able to enjoy amusement parks without travelling far; the state was home to several ocean front parks as early as the mid 18th century with some of them surviving into the late 19th century. View the parks that provided a recreational outlet for so many Rhode Island families and the visitors who frequented them. Chapter Points: Introduction; Crescent Park; Vanity Fair; Aquidneck Island Park; Rocky Point; Boyden Heights and Oakland Beach; Nearby Massachusetts Parks (Lincoln Park and Jolly Cholly’s Funland). ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[BOOK 135] BENNETT W. DORMAN: SAVIN ROCK, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY. [1998] (22x28cm - 256 Pages - Many B&W photos). To those of us who remember the Rock, it was a very special and wonderful place, full of gaiety, hoarse-voiced barkers, refreshment stands filled with the aroma of French fries and popcorn and, best of all, the rides, when we could afford them. This volume should take you along Beach St. with its beautiful views of Long Island Sound, through the Upper and Lower Groves to the Trolley Waiting Stations and, across the tracks, the beloved section called White City. Transport yourself back in time... Chapter Points: Introduction; The Way We Were; The Way We Remember; The Way We Are; Among Our Souvenirs. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 136] DAVID BENNETT: ROLLER COASTER. WOODEN & STEEL, TWISTERS & CORKSCREWS [1998] (23x30cm - 194 Pages – Many colour photos). The great rides of the past and present across the world are brilliantly pictured and discussed – even the dynamics of the thrill factor are explained. Anyone who is fascinated by the ultimate dream-machine will love this book. Chapter Points: Foreword; Origins of the Roller Coaster; Legendary Designers; How a Roller Coaster Works; The Greatest White Knuckle Rides of Today; An Insight into the Amusement Park Industry; Gazetter; Coaster World Records; Coaster History at a Glance and Useful Sources of Information/Useful Reading. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 137] NICK COOK: ROLLER COASTERS, OR I HAD SO MUCH FUN I ALMOST PUKED. [1998] (21x24cm - 56 Pages – Many colour photos). The thrill of a roller coaster has attracted people of all ages for over 500 years. Learn how coasters developed and changed throughout the decades until they became the exciting and scary ride found in many amusement parks throughout the world. Chapter Points: Fear Rules the Rails; Scream Machines; These Dogs Don’t Bark; Curves, Corkscrews, and a Few G’s; Engineering, Psychology, plus a Little Courage; A Coaster Spotter’s Guide. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 138] MIKE SCHAFER AND SCOTT RUTHERFORD: ROLLER COASTERS. [1998] (21x23cm - 96 Pages – Many colour photos) Chapter Points: Introduction; Our Roller Coaster Heritage; Roller Coasters of the Northeast, Coney Island’s Cyclone to Pittsburgh’s Thunderbolt; Roller Coasters of the Southland, Atlanta’s Georgia Cyclone to Arlington’s Texas Giant; Roller Coasters of the Heartland, Kansas City’s Timber Wolf to Cincinnati’s Beast; Roller Coasters of the Wild West, Santa Cruz’s Giant Dipper to Denver’s Cyclone; Thrill Guide to America’s Best Roller Coasters; Coaster Glossary. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 139] CHARLES J. JACQUES: MORE KENNYWOOD MEMORIES. [1998] (21x28cm - 216 Pages - Many B&W, some colour photos). Kennywood has become a local icon along with Heinz 57, Iron City Beer, and the Steelers. The historic amusement facility is part of the fabric of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, and if anything would happen to it the park would be sorely missed. Kennywood is strong and prosperous and is a welcome exception in a business where the rule has been parks failing rather than succeeding. Kennywood is a survivor, almost an anachronism, a successful urban amusement park in the 1990’s. Chapter Points: 1898-1939 The Early Years; 1940-1979 The Park Faces New Challenges; 1980-1982 The Laser Loop; 1983 -1984 Idlewild and More; 1985-1986 The Raging Rapids; 1987 Historic Kennywood; 1988 Kennywood Memories; 1989-1990 Sandcastle; 1991-1994 The Steel Phantom; 1995 Lost Kennywood; 1996-1997 Noah’s Ark and the Pit Fall. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 140] DAVID W. FRANCES, DIANE DEMALI FRANCES & ROBERT J. SCULLY SR: WILDWOOD BY THE SEA. [1998] (22x28cm - 258 Pages - Many B&W some colour photos). The scent of sunscreen, the spray of the ocean, the caw of seagulls, the thrill of amusement rides, the taste of salt water taffy, the chatter of children on the boardwalk - summer in the Wildwoods captures the Jersey Shore experience that has been treasured by millions of Americans. The story of the Jersey Shore is filled with colourful characters, determined entrepreneurs, and investors seeking opportunities to capitalize on the enormous potential of the 127 miles of beaches. Chapter Points: The Jersey Shore; Resort Beginnings; The Coming of Age of a Resort; The 1920s, Blending the Old with the New; A Summer Resort During Depression and War; Post War Prosperity and Resort Growth; The Turbulent 60s; Decline and Renaissance of the Resort. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[BOOK 141] WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS: WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT, A MAGICAL YEAR-BY-YEAR JOURNEY. [1998] (22x28cm – 224 Pages – Colour photos throughout). Hop aboard as we take a nostalgic year-by-year trip into the past, as far back as 1971. The delightful text is accompanied by colour photographs of rides and attractions, some of which are long gone. The magical qualities unique to Disney are brought to life within these pages… a must see and must read publication for the Disney enthusiast. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 142] HARVEY STEIN: CONEY ISLAND. [1998] (22x23cm – 128 Pages – Colour photos throughout). A pictorial look at Coney Island, New York. See the various rides, including the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone roller coaster. Also features a chronological look at Coney Island milestones, from 1609-1997. An excellent reference tool for anyone researching the amazing amusement parks: Sea Lion Park (1895 - 1902), Steeplechase (1897-1965), Luna Park (1903-1946) and Dreamland (1904-1911). ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 143] THE NEWS-ITEM: AMUSEMENT PARKS PICTORIAL HISTORY. [1998] (22x29cm – 96 Pages – B&W photos throughout). Visit some of Pennsylvania's most treasured amusement parks. See Edgewood Park in its beautiful setting with patrons aboard the Junior Coaster and the Scenic Railway. Next up is Doodle Bug Park, a park created by someone young at heart (Mode Foieri) for the very young, marvel at the Little Dipper roller coaster and the Miniature Railroad. Catch the trolley to Maysville Park; the park was opened and maintained by the Shamokin and Mount Carmel Transit Company. Island Park was located on Packer Island and was a popular destination for picnickers and pleasure seekers. Pay a brief visit to Lithia Springs (1922-1965), and Rolling Green Park. Finally it’s off to Knoebels with their Strato-ship, Big Wheel, High Speed Thrill Coaster and more. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent.
	[BOOK 144] CARRIE PAPA: THE CAROUSEL KEEPERS, AN ORAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN CAROUSELS. [1998] (15x23cm - 152 Pages - Many B&W photos). Records the voices of the people who manufactured, crafted, owned, operated, and cared for carousels during the golden age of American amusement history, and of those who have studied, preserved, and revitalized interest in this beloved part of our national heritage. Selected Chapter Points: Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Carousel Keepers; The Charm of the Past; The Biggest Problem We Have; Buying and Selling; A Magical Transformation; Friends of Our Carousels; A Tremendous Quality and Charm; The End of an Era; To Bring Joy to People; Bibliography; Index. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 145] BO SIGVARD NILSSON & BO JOHANSSON: LISEBERG, FRÅN KOMARK TILL NÖJESPARK. [1998] (22x24cm - 208 Pages - Many B&W and colour photos). Celebrating 75 years (1923-1998) of Liseberg (Gothenburg, Sweden). An historical piece charting the park’s founding through to the present day. Chapters detail rides and attractions past and present, musical events and celebrations, the landscaping and statuary, and of the millions who have enjoyed Liseberg and all it has to offer. (Swedish script throughout). ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 146] HENNIE VAN OERS, HENRI WASSENAAR & KAREL LOEFF: DE RUPSBAAN HISTORISCH OVERZICHT KERMISATTRACTIES. [1998] (15x21cm - 30 Pages - Many B&W photos). 1 of 8. This is the history of the Caterpillar Track. The Caterpillar Track can still be found at various fairs, especially in the southern Netherlands where it makes an appearance at village fairs. The attraction was invented in 1925 and is a true classic, and many fair-goers have stolen their first kiss under its cover. Chapter Points: Over berg en dal; De beginjaren; Succes voor Spillmann; De premiere in Nederland; Een derde rupsbaan; Ontwikkelingen na 1945; De kus; Het einde van de Amerikaanse rupsbaan; Concurrentie van snelheidsmolens; De oudste nog draaiende rupsbaan; De vormgeving; Thematiek en namen; Waar reizen nog rupsbanen?; Naar het buitenland; De bal; De bouwers van Rupsbanen; Rupsen in het buitenland; De toekomst...; Literatuur. (Dutch script throughout). ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 147] ROBERT R. REYNOLDS: ROLLER COASTERS, FLUMES AND FLYING SAUCERS. [1999] (14x22cm - 192 Pages - Many B&W photos & diagrams). A hardback publication telling the story of Ed Morgan and Karl Bacon ride inventors of the modern amusement parks. Chapter Points: Early Days; Lil’ Belle; Building Disneyland; How to Build a Dark Ride; Inventing the Modern Roller Coaster; A New Partner; Guide-Limited Automobiles; Subs and Space Monkeys; Freedomland; The Flume Ride; Flying Saucers; Mine Train; New York World’s Fair; It’s a Small World; Pacific Ocean Park; Pirates of the Caribbean; Walt Disney World; Busch Gardens; The Return of the Loop; Partners. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 148] STEVE PALMER: BLACKPOOL, CENTURIES OF PROGRESS. [1999] (21x30cm - 70 Pages - Many colour photos). The story of Blackpool as a holiday and entertainment hotspot. Chapter Points: Early History and Developments, [1714 onwards]; Creation of Entertainments; The Pleasure Beach – Centuries of Success; Colourful Blackpool; More Than 100-Years by Tram; Twentieth Century of Attractions; Carnival and Illuminations; News Features; Highlights Besides the Sea. (Revised and reprinted 2003: Both copies are available). ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 149] RICK SHALE AND CHARLES J. JACQUES: IDORA PARK, THE LAST RIDE OF SUMMER. [1999] (21x28cm - 142 Pages - Many B&W photos, some colour). Our days at Idora Park (Youngstown, Ohio) were full of fun: trying to get through the revolving barrel in the Fun House, or winning a prize on the midway. Idora was where we shared a picnic lunch with family or friends in one of the park’s shaded groves. We felt the rush of the Wildcat’s first drop, and gazed upon the graceful revolutions of the Rocket Ships. These experiences live forever, if only in our minds - where the last ride of summer never ends. Chapter Points: The Fire; A Trolley Park for Youngstown 1899-1909; a New Era 1910-1920; Billings Takes Charge 1921-1930; The Big Band Years 1931-1945; The Post-War Period 1946-1954; The Baby Boom 1955-1959; Competition Heats Up 1960-1970; Searching for a Strategy 1971-1980; Going Downhill Fast 1981-1984. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 150] (VARIOUS AUTHORS) LINCOLN PARK REMEMBERED 1894-1987. [1999] (21x24cm - 200 Pages - Many B&W photos, some colour) In its 93-year lifespan, Lincoln Park was so much more than an amusement park. It was a vibrant meeting place for many generations of residents in southeastern New England. The smoothness of the polished dance floor, the stomach-dip of the roller coaster, the tinkle of carousel music… this was Lincoln Park – the park is no longer. A few physical pieces remain as reminders; mostly only memories survive. But what memories they are… Chapter Points: The Early Years, 1894-1940; The Amusement Park, 1941-1987 (+ 5 sub-chapters); Year-Round Fun (+ 5 sub-chapters); Lincoln Park Scrapbook (+ 7 sub-chapters). ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 151] DAVID KOENIG: MORE MOUSE TALES [1999] (15x22cm - 240 Pages). A closer peek backstage at Disneyland! More stories! Meet the horse that broke free from a street-car and stormed Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The Mad Hatter who panhandled for change from visitors as well as other mischievous employees and devious guests. More secrets! Discover how Disney Imagineers create the illusions of the Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure, and other attractions. More revelations! Find out why Disneyland really closed the popular Skyway tram ride, Submarine Voyage and Mike Fink Keel Boats. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 152] DONOVAN A. SHILLING: ROCHESTER’S LAKESIDE RESORTS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS. [1999] (16x23cm - 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). Offering a window into yesterday, this book reveals many unusual facts, and features the fascinating characters who owned and operated the amusement concessions. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of the resorts, entertainment and excursions that enticed yesterday’s generation to the tinsel meccas on Lake Ontario’s golden shore. Chapter Points: Ontario Beach Park; Bartholomay’s Resort; Manitou Beach Park; Lake Ontario and Genesee River Attractions; Summerville Resort; Windsor Beach Resorts; White City; Sea Breeze and Boardwalk Parks; Irondequoit Bay Resorts; Glen Haven Park. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 153] TIM O’BRIEN: THE AMUSEMENT PARK GUIDE, VOLUME 3. [1999] (12x21cm - 306 Pages - Few B&W photos). Coast to coast thrills! “…The Amusement Park Guide is a must read for park lovers and an essential companion on any road trip. This is the guidebook to the most thrilling, fantastic amusement parks in North America and Canada. Covering more than 290 locations, this guide delivers the goods – what to see, what to do, and when – on where to go for the rides of your life.” CHECK ’EM OUT! (1) Rampage: Ride this new wooden roller coaster, now the tallest and fastest in Alabama, located at Visionland, one of the prettiest amusement parks in the country. (2) Journey to Atlantis: Enjoy the cutting edge, the first combination roller coaster/flume ride, now in Orlando. (3) The Poltergeist: Reach 60 mph in less than four seconds on this linear induction-powered roller coaster in San Antonio. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 154] JILL CRONIN & FRANK RHODES: BELLE VUE. [1999] (16x23cm - 128 Pages - Many B&W photos). For over a century everyone, it seemed, was going to Belle Vue gardens! This unique attraction brought anyone who was within a charabanc ride or train excursion to Manchester for a day of fun. If you went to Belle Vue in its heyday this publication will evoke happy memories, and if you didn’t you will find this book a revelation. Chapter Points: The Way In and the Grounds; On the Water; Dancing and Music; At the Circus; The Amusements; At the Zoo; Eating and Drinking; VIPs and Special Events; Sports, Halls and …the End. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 155] DAVE SMITH & STEVEN CLARK: DISNEY THE FIRST 100 YEARS. [1999] (22x28cm - 200 Pages - Full colour). In the 100 years since the birth of Walt Disney in 1901, the world has undergone a spellbinding transformation. We discovered that if we believe, the world can turn into a place filled with magic and wonder – a place where animals can talk, a place where good and evil are at constant odds in magical lands. We owe much of the credit for this metamorphosis to a one-time farm-boy and the company he founded. During Walt’s lifetime and after his death, the company never ceased to forge ahead, breathing life into the surreal landscapes and characters of its films, tugging at the heartstrings of millions through its television productions, and creating in its theme parks some of the most popular, exhilarating and educational tourist attractions in the world. Chapter Points: 1901-1924; 1925-1949; 1950-1974; 1975-2000. Afterword by Michael D. Eisner. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 156] CRYSTAL PAYTON: THE STORY OF SILVER DOLLAR CITY. [1999] (18x19cm - 138 Pages - Some B&W photos, mostly colour). There is no other theme park like Silver Dollar City (Branson, Missouri) in the world. Set in a densely wooded, 2,000-acre Ozark forest, the facsimile frontier village grew up around the entrance to one of nature’s great wonders, Marvel Cave. The story of how it came to be and the remarkable people, who created and developed it into an attraction hosting almost two million visitors a year, is itself a tale worth telling. Chapter Points: Marmaros and the Ozark Frontier; From Devil’s Den to the Cathedral Room; Twentieth Century Pioneers; Silver Dollar City; A Major Theme Park; Citizens of the City; Features and Festivals; You’ve Got a Great Past Ahead of You. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[BOOK 157] KELLY MONAGHAN: ORLANDO’S OTHER THEME PARKS (SECOND EDITION). [1999] (15x23cm - 482 Pages - 6 B&W maps). Orlando isn’t just a one mouse town. Within the greater Orlando area, or just a short ride away, you’ll find all the ingredients for a non-stop, thrill-a-minute vacation, with an occasional oasis of quiet beauty thrown in for good measure. A reference source detailing the places to visit and amazing activities to do once you’ve done Disney. Selected Chapter Points: Introduction; Universal Studios; CityWalk and Islands of Adventure; SeaWorld Florida; Cypress Gardens; Gatorland; Splendid China; Kennedy Space Centre; Busch Gardens Tampa; Wet ‘n Wild Water Park; Index to Rides and Attractions. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[BOOK 158] DEREK NELSON: THE AMERICAN STATE FAIR. [1999] (26x27cm - 164 Pages - Many B&W and colour photos). Step right up for a walk down the midway of a truly American icon, the state fair. Grab an ear of hot, buttered sweet corn, check out the hog barn, gawk at the hardware parked on machinery hill, and take a wild ride on The Whip. In this illustrated look at the most prominent event of the summer. Selected Chapter Points: Acknowledgements; Preface; The Calendar Was Built around Fair Week; The Ultimate Fulfilment of Agrarian Aspirations; The Most Reckless, Fearless Men and Women Who’ve Ever Lived; An Avalanche of Attractions; Riding the Moon Rocket the Octopus and the Spitfire; Something You Don’t See at Home; Holding On to History; Something for Everyone; Epilogue; Index. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[BOOK 159] CHRISTINE BUTTERWORTH: THEME PARKS. [1999] (17x22cm - 50 Pages - Full colour). Speeding roller coasters and terrifying rides - so they can make you scream yet go back from more. But what is the secret of a good ride? Why do millions of people go to theme parks every year? Chapter Points: The First Theme Parks & Fairs; Fun!; Faster; TV & Film Stars; How Is a Theme Park Made?; Planning a Theme Park; Designing a Theme Park; Choosing Themes; Putting It Together; Taken for a Ride!; Kinds of Ride; Making a Ride; Meet a Top Ride Designer (John Wardley); Safety Facts; Crowd Control!; Testing the Rides; Past Disasters; Working in a Theme Park; Mark Bant - Entertainer (Chessington WoA); Harry Spillet - Technical Advisor (Chessington WoA); Louise Rawlinson - Ride Operator (Chessington WoA); The First Roller Coasters; Ups & Downs!; The Latest Coasters; Roller Coasters on the Web!; Coaster Facts; Coaster Fans (European Coaster Club); Theme Parks & The Future; A Different World; Rides In Time And Space; Bigger And Better!; Glossary. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[BOOK 160] KAREL LOEFF & HENNIE VAN OERS: DE AUTOSCOOTER HISTORISCH OVERZICHT KERMISATTRACTIES. [1999] (15x21cm - 30 Pages - Many B&W photos). 2 of 8. This is the history of the Dodgem, often called "Bumper Cars." The car scooter is the most popular attraction at the fair, anywhere in the world. This publication focuses on various aspects of the history of the bumper cars: the first dodgems, manufacturers, transportation, importation of the coin dispenser and the design and decoration of the scooters' pavilion. Chapter Points: Nieuwe vindingen; Voorlopers; Dodge them!; Patenten; De eerste scooter in Duitsland; Premiere in Nederland; Uit de baan...; Concurrentie voor de stoomcarrousel; Lusse- scooters; Belgische fabrikanten; Veel transporten; De vijftiger jaren; Andere fabrikanten; Bocken's zelfbouw; De grootste scooterbaan; De penningautomaat; Vertegenwoordigers; De grote doorbraak; Oranje scooter; Modernere paviljoens; Het achterzeil; Variaties op een thema; De VASCO; Bronnen en literatuur. (Dutch script throughout). ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
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