BOOKS
about the
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
1964 - 1965
The following books are about the 1964-65 World's Fair.
Although not an official fair, it is counted as one for
the purposes of this section of the CEC website.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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FULL-SCALE TESTING OF NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR STRUCTURES (1969)
By The National Research Council (U.S.). Special Advisory
Committee. This details full-scale testing of The 1964-1965
New York World's Fair structures - in particular, building
iron & steel and reinforced concrete construction.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published by:
National Academy of Sciences
Washington DC
U.S.A.
ISBN: Unknown
Price: Unknown
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HI, HO, COME TO THE FAIR: (1990)
"Tales of the New York World's Fair of 1964-1965"
By Bruce Nicholson. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Pelagian Press
ISBN: 0962442607
Price: $13.95
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LIBRARY/USA (1967)
"A Bibliographic and Descriptive Report"
By The American Library Association. This is a report of an
exhibit held at the United States Pavilion.
Published by: Price: Unknown
Unknown
ISBN: Unknown
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NY WORLD'S FAIR COLLECTIBLES, 1964-1965 (1999)
By Joyce Grant. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 0764307320
Price: $29.95 (U.S. Funds)
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964/1965 OFFICIAL SOUVENIR BOOK (1964)
This booklet was sold at the fair or by mail order and
contains photos, drawings, & chapters devoted to space, show
business, America's past, dining, sport, etc. A special
children's section was also included.* (Not Reviewed)
Published by:
Time-Life Books
New York, New York
U.S.A.
Original cost:
$2.50 (1964 U.S. Funds)
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OFFICIAL GUIDE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR (1964)
Fair Guide Book. Also includes a guide to New York City and
an index. A copy is in The CEC's archives. *(This exposition
occupies approximately the same grounds in Flushing Meadow as
the 1939/40 fair. Time capsules from both fairs are buried
there near The Unisphere. This steel sphere was seen in the
1995-96 opening of the American TV show: "The Late Show with
Conan O'Brien", and in shots of several American shows since.
Published by:
Time Incorporated
New York, New York
U.S.A.
Original cost: $1.00 (1964 U.S. Funds)
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REMEMBERING THE FUTURE (1989)
"The New York World's Fair from 1939-1964"
By various authors. Gives a history of the two New York
World's Fairs 1939-1940 and 1964-1965. This 200-page book was
published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Queens
Museum, NY. It covers topics such as Science & Technology,
Arts, Architecture, etc. *(Recommended. Although leaning
toward the 1964-65 fair, this book does a good job of
comparing the two fairs with lots of pictures, behind-the-
scenes information, and comments by well-known personalities
of the times. Essays discuss various themes, and themes that
were never to be. One detriment to readers of this website is
that the amusement area is not discussed, save for the odd item
like the U.S. Rubber ferris wheel.)
Published by: Price: Unknown
Rizzoli International Publications
300 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10010 ISBN: 0-8478-1122-0
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SCIENCE AT THE FAIR (1964)
By William Laurence. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
New York World's Fair Corporation
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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WORLD'S FAIR (1992)
By Bruce Nicholson. About the 1964/65 New York World's Fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Vintage Books
ISBN: 0449212378
Price: $13.95
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