BOOKS
about the
AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY
that have
EDUCATIONAL MERIT
The books shown here have some use as educational materials
or are of a technical nature for those interested in the
basics of amusement industry related subjects.
Note that books using a circus theme for teaching are not listed
here, but are under Circus Books. You may
also be interested in
The Education Exhibit
on The
CEC Midway.
For other items that may contain educational materials, but not
devoted exclusively to the subject, see the rest of the
Books
section, and also
Videos.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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THE AMERICAN AMUSEMENT PARK (1985)
By Glenna Dunning. This is a 48-page bibliography pertaining to
planning and operations of an amusement park. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Vance Bibliographies
Monticello, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS (1994)
By Carole Escobar. This is a handbook that discusses physics
principals for in-class and in-park studies. Has figures,
diagrams, worksheets and answer keys. Learning goals and
pre-trip activities are included. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
American Association of
Physics Teachers
ISBN:
Price: $25.95 (U.S. Funds)
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AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS (2001)
"A Teacher's Guide"
By Nathan Unterman. This is revised and expanded from the 1990
edition. It uses amusement rides to teach physics concepts at
a high school level. Includes forms and tips for educational
field trips to an amusement park as well as sample data that may
be used in the classroom. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
J. Weston Walch
ISBN: Price:
Order From:
Glenbrook North High School Voice: (847) 509-2627
2300 Shermer Road Fax: (847) 509-2411
Northbrook, Ilinois
U.S.A. 60062-6700
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AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS (1989)
By James Wiese. This elementary school teacher uses an amusement
park to teach physics concepts. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Central Scientific
Franklin Park
ISBN:
Price:
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AMUSEMENT PARKS: (1983)
"A Selected Bibliography".
By Anthony White. Covers from the early 1900's to 1982 or 3. Some
of the publications listed here lean toward design. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Vance Bibliographies
Monticello, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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AMUSEMENT PARKS, ROLLER COASTERS, FERRIS WHEELS, AND COTTON CANDY ( ? )
By Judy Alter. Believed to be a children's book describing the title
subjects. *(Not Reviewed)
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ISBN:
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ASTM STANDARDS ON AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES (1992)
By (No Author Credited). This is put out by The American Society for
Testing and Materials. A 2000 update is available. (*Not reviewed.)
Published By:
The American Society for Testing and Materials
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
ISBN: 0803117655
Price: $19.00
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE AMUSEMENT PARK (1983)
By Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. A short look (48 pages) at park
and ride maintenance, food concessions, behind-the-scenes of
shows, etc, at the modern theme/amusement park. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published by:
Albert Whitman
Niles, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: 0-8075-0605-2
Price: $12.95 (U.S. Funds)
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CARNIVAL GAMES: (1997)
"How They Work and How To Win"
By Danny Gowler. 38 of the most popular carnival games are discussed
Including Bottle Stand Up, Bushel Basket, Cover the Spot, Darts,
Milk Can, Rope Ladder, etc. Instructs which games to play and those
to avoid. With instructions and colour illustrations. *(Not reviewed.)
Published By:
Custom Marketing Specialties
ISBN: 0967678609
Price: $14.99 (U.S. Funds)
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THE CARNIVAL PLANNING GUIDE (1974)
By Donna Boyer. Discusses how to setup and run a carnival.
Apparently there is a 2001 update available. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Boyer Public Relations
Houston, Texas
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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CURRICULAR GUIDE TO AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS (199?)
By Nathan A. Unterman. This may be the same as "Amusement Park
Physics", seen farther back. (No further information.)
Published By:
J. Weston Walsh
ISBN: Unknown
Price: Unknown
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DESIGNING EXHIBITIONS (1988)
By Giles Velarde. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
ISBN:
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THE DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS (1988)
By Roger S. Miles.
Published By:
ISBN:
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DISNEY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VACATION DESTINATION RESORTS (1995)
By Stephen Rebori. This appears to be mainly a bibliography listing
publications on the planning of an amusement park. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Council of Planning Librarians
Chicago, Ilinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: 0866023208
Price: $24.00
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AN ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL IMPACT STUDY
OF THE AMUSEMENT PARK AND ATTRACTION INDUSTRY (1978)
By Shiv Gupta. This is the result of an IAAPA-commissioned study to
provide a review of the operations of the amusement park industry.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Wharton Applied Research center
University of Pennsylvania
Philadephia, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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EXHIBITION DESIGN: THEORY AND PRACTICE (1971)
By Arnold Rattenbury. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
Studio Vista
London, England
ISBN: 0289700094
Price:
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EXHIBIT MARKETING (1987)
"A Survival Guide for Managers"
By Edward A. Chapman. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
ISBN:
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FAIRGROUNDS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS (1997)
By ?. This appears to be a book on the safety aspects of the
amusement area. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
by Health and Safety Executive
ISBN:
Price: 12.00 (UK Funds)
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FAIRGROUND ARCHITECTURE (1968)
"The World of Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Fairs"
By David Braithwaite. This book, part of the Excursions into
Architecture series, deals mainly with fairgrounds. It covers
plans for the above, along with photos.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
F. A. Praeger
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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THE FANTASTICAL ENGINEER (2000)
By Celeste Baine. This is about those engineers whom design
today's theme parks, science centers, restaurants. museums and
associated structures. It discusses the technical end of Disney
Park's imagineering and covers over 200 companies including those
devoted to architecture, lighting design, model-making, etc.
Detailed are the mechanical, structural, electrical, industrial,
architectural, audio, and video challenges of engineers as they
make their visions come to life, with an eye to the future.
Employment resources are included. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Bonamy Publishing
Bonamy Publishing
ISBN: 0966476328
Price: $17.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE INFLUENCE OF DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT PARKS
ON ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT (1995)
By Stephen Joseph Rebori. This is part one of a three-part series.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
The Council of Planning Librarians
ISBN: 0866023216
Price: $24.00
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AN INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AMUSEMENT PARK (1989)
By Mark Mellon. This was an M.B.A. research project and deals
with the running of a water park, specifically internal auditing
and other financial aspects. The park used as an example was
Magic Mountain Water Park in Magnetic Hill, New Brunswick, Canada.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
ISBN:
Price:
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LANDSCAPE OF RECREATION II (1994)
By Francisco Cerver. This is Volume 6 of the "World of
Environmental Design" series. It concentrates on amusement park
layout, construction, landscaping, etc. with concerns toward
environmental aspects. Some plans are included. *(Not Reviewed).
Published By:
ISBN: 8481850101
Price: $80.00 (U.S. Funds)
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MAKING OF DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK
By Melody Malmberg. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN: 0786864028
Price: $24.95
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MALL COASTER INQUIRY (1987)
This is a report to the Alberta, Canada government regarding
the accident that claimed 3 lives on The "Mindbender" roller
coaster at West Edmonton Mall in June of 1986. * (This is only
recommended for those very-in-depth coaster buffs who just HAVE
to know everything. Being a report, it's slow going, very
detailed and very dry. However, the story behind this incident
is a fascinating tale of a series of events at the German factories
that included deceit, bribery, negligence, embezzlement, bankruptcy,
and suicide. These events and others conspired to produce the
circumstances which led to the failure of one of the coaster's cars,
and although not directly involved in those events, the result was the
tarnishing of a respected name in coaster design and manufacturing. )
MALL COASTER INQUIRY (1987) (Continued)
Published for:
The Alberta Government Labour Department
Available From: Alberta Labour
Information Services
10808 - 99 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5K 0G5
FAX: (403) 422-5070
Price: $50.00 (Cdn. Funds)
This report is available once again at the above price. For
those who find it expensive, try your local law university's library.
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MERCHANDISING ARCHITECTURE: (1978)
"Architectural Implications and
Applications of Amusement Theme Parks"
By Louis Wasserman. Discusses the history of events and the arts that
influenced theme park design. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
ISBN:
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NEW CHALLENGES IN RECREATION AND TOURISM PLANNING (1993)
By Pat Taylor. Discusses new approaches and methods in the planning of
outdoor recreational facilities. Includes diagrams and charts. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
Elsvier
Amsterdam, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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PERSPECTIVES FOR ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES (1998)
By Kiyoshi Nakata. A book which explores artwork concepts for
amusement parks and the like. Includes plans. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Books Nippan
Japan
ISBN:
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ROLLER COASTER SCIENCE (1994)
By Jim Wiese. This young adults' book uses playground equipment,
and roller coasters & other amusement park rides to explain the
principals of physics. There are 50 at-home and playground
experiments that can be performed by the reader. 85 illustratons.
*(While not for the casual coaster buff, this is a fairly
interesting book for those who want to get a basic understanding of
the forces and concepts involved. I did have a problem with the
explanation of centripetal forces, and although centrifugal is not a
true force, it should have been mentioned.)
Published By:
John Wiley & Sons
Rexdale, Ontario
Canada
ISBN: 0-471-59404-0
Price: $12.95 (U.S.Funds)
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THE SECRETS OF AMUSEMENT PARK GAMES...REVEALED (1999)
By Brian Richardson. Brian describes many carnival games including
Ball-Rolling ones, BB Gun Star Shootout, Milk Can Knock-Down,
Water Gun Race Games, and many others. he then gve tips and
echniques that wilkl help one to win. Also discussed, are those to
stay away from. In addition, he lists his 20 best rollercoasters.
*(Not reviewed.)
Published By:
Silver Star Publishing
ISBN: 0966965906
Price: $4.50 (U.S.Funds)
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THE SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR'S HANDBOOK (1993)
"Trade Show Techniques for Beginners and Pros "
By Barry Siskind. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
ISBN:
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THEME AND ENTERTAINMENT PARK DEVELOPMENTS: (1995)
"Planning, Design, Development and Management"
By Stephen Rebori. This is mainly a bibliography, with a short
treatise on amusement/theme parks. It lists articles and books on the
above subjects, along with some descriptions. *(Recommended. For those
that wish to research a particular subject regarding design or
management, this is an invaluable source. While not many books are
listed, it does have extensive magazine and other publication
information.) Note that the books listed in this publication are all
already listed here in the CEC "Books" sections, but it still is a
great source for magazine articles.
Published By:
Council of Planning Librarians
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A. 60607-2004
ISBN: 0-86602-319-4 Price:
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THEME AND AMUSEMENT PARKS (1997)
By Francisco Cerver. An architectural book which deals with
themed areas and parks. Includes plans and pictures. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
Hearst Books
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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THEME PARKARAMA (1992)
By Kelly Kaak. This details the elements needed to plan and design a
theme park. Some companies that own theme parks are profiled. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
University of Texas
Austin, Texas
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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THEME PARK DEVELOPMENT (1981)
By (No Author Credited). A bibliography that covers books and
periodicals about theme parks from 1975 - 1980. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Vance Bibliographies
Monticello, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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THEME PARKS (1977)
By James Starbuck. This bibliography covers publications from the
1950's to 1975. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Exchange Bibliography
Monticello, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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THEME PARKS: (1993)
"An Analysis of Disney's Planning, Design,
and Management Philosophy in Entertainment Development"
By Stephen Rebori. This explores theme park planning, design, and
operations, with an eye towards Disney's influence. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price:
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THEME PARKS, LEISURE CENTERS, ZOOS, AND AQUARIA (1994)
Anthony and Patricia Wylson. This is a technically-oriented book on
the design and construction of the titled locals. *(A fast overview of
various park, zoo, and aquarium designs from around the world is
given. Maps and building designs are shown with specifications, along
with landscaping details. A number of rides and show stadia are also
shown with construction plans provided. This is recommended to those
whose interests lean toward design of the above structures and rides.)
Published by: Price: Unknown
Longman House
Burnt Mill
Harlow, Essex
England
CM20 2JE
ISBN: 0-582-099285
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TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1977)
By Fred Lawson and Manuel Baud-Bovy. This book has tables and
diagrams, along with sample plans in regards to site planning for
parks, resorts, and other tourist facilities. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
The Architectural Press
London, England
ISBN:
Price:
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VARIATIONS ON A THEME PARK (1992)
"The New American City and the End of Public Space"
By Various Authors. This book discusses how theme park growth
encroaches on parklands and other public spaces. in The United
States. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Hill and Wang
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
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