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Books listed here discuss carnivals. Some are devoted to specific owners or performers, while other discuss the touring aspect of carnival life. Some dwell on permanent fairs, but since many have amusement rides provided by a carnival company, they are included here. For carnival rides, see Rides Books.
For additional Books which may have some carnival information, see the Fairs Book Header.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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ALL THE FUN of THE FAIR (1992)
"A Pop-Up Book"
By Robert Crowther. This is a children's pop-up book centered
around a portable amusement park (carnival). Featured rides are
the slide, carousel, ferris wheel, Enterprise, bumper cars,
Zipper, Round-Up, bobsled, and a roller coaster than ends up as
a flume ride with a splash down at the end! *(There are many
moving and pull-out sections to please park buffs of all ages.)
Published by:
Walker Books Limited Candlewick Press
London England 2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140
ISBN: 1-56402-001-0 U.S.A.
Price: $18.95 (Cdn Funds)
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ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR: ( ? )
By ? This book has something to do with The Showmen's Guild in
England. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price:
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ANNALS OF THE FIREBREATHER (1973)
By Marcel Horne. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
P. Martin Associates
Toronto, Canada
ISBN: 0887780644
Price:
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CARNIVAL (1970)
By Arthur Lewis. Details the traveling carnival and the live acts
that once toured with it. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Trident Press
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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CARNIVAL GAMES AND HOW THEY WORK (1997)
By Danny Gowler. This book describes carnival games and then goes
on to show how they are set up to make it difficult to win. Has
full-size practice artwork. *(Not reviewed.)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price:
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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:
Price:
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CARNIVAL SECRETS (1993)
By Matthew Gryczan. Details ways to win carnival games. *(Not
Reviewed)
Published By:
Piccadilly Books
Colorado Springs, Colarado
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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CARNIVAL TIME (1992)
By Vivian Sathre. Describes the sights and sounds of a carnival.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Simon & Schuster
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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CIRCUS & CARNIVAL TRUCKS 1923 - 2000 (2001)
By Bill Rhodes. Details trucks used to haul circus machinery and
carnival rides. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Iconografix
Hudson, Wisconsin
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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C.W. PARKER, THE CARNIVAL KING (1988)
By ? 75 pages. *(Not Reviewed.) Book suggested by Victor Canfield
of Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Published By:
Midway Museum Publications
Nashua, New Hampshire
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price
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DIRECTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN FAIRS, FESTIVALS, AND EXPOSITIONS (2000)
This is an Amusement Business publication listing almost 5,000
of the above. Note that although the title says "North America",
only fairs in The United States and Canada are shown. It is
renewed every year. Contains dates, booking information,
demographics and other details. (Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Amusement Business
Amusement Business
(800) 407-6874
ISBN:
Price: $65 (U.S. Funds)
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EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE! (19 )
By Roger Mills. The book is devoted to the family of Bob Edwards who
have been in the British carnival business since the 1890s. Many of
their early rides are profiled including some that have survived to
this day. Also included are various antique rides by Orton & Spooner,
and signs by artists such as Charles Gaze & Arnold Hood, A S & Sid
Howell, Fred Fowle, and Edwin & Billy Hall. The book lists travelling
itineraries and illustrated descriptions of all amusements and
transport vehicles operated by their company. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By: Order From: Fairground Heritage Trust
64 The Curlews
Verwood, Dorset
ISBN: England
BH31 6NH
Price: 8.50 (U.K. Currency)
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FAIRFIELD FOLK (1986)
By Francis Brown. This book concentrates on the people & families as
we follow their careers in the fair business. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Malvern Publishing Company
England
ISBN: ISBN 0 947993 24 X
Price:
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THE FAIRGROUND ALBUM (19 )
By Malcolm Slater. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Slater Photo Sales & Publishing
7 Malvern Close
Huntington, Yorkshire
England
YO3 9RP
ISBN: ISBN 1 87139 02 0
Price:
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FAIRGROUND AND CIRCUS TRANSPORT ( )
By Malcolm Slater. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price: 10.95 (U.K. Funds)
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FAIRGROUND ARCHITECTURE: (1968)
"The World of Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Fairs"
By David Braithwaite. Looks at the attractions and exhibits. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
Hugh Evelyn
9 Fitzroy Square
London, W1
England
ISBN: ISBN 238 789985
Price:
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FAIRGROUND ART (1985)
By Geoff Weedon and Richard Ward. Although primarily concerned
with carousels, this large book covers all aspects of amusement
park art, including sideshow banners, orchestrions, band organs
and carnival rides. *(The carousel coverage is especially
complete, dealing with German "karuselles," English roundabouts,
the famous Coney Island Steeplechase horse race ride, racing
derbies, and so on. All of the major American carousel
manufacturers are also covered in detail. A fine book.) Book
suggestion and review courtesy of Seth Briliant, Atlantic City.
New Jersey, U.S.A.
Published by: Price: $95 (U.S. Funds)
Abbeville Press (May now be found for
505 Park Avenue $30 - $45 U.S.)
New York, New York
U.S.A
ISBN: 0-89659-529-3
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FAIRGROUND ART FORMS OF TRAVELLING FAIRS, CAROUSELS,
AND CARNIVAL MIDWAYS (1981)
By Geoff Weedon and Richard Ward. Likely the same book as above.
Published By:
White Mouse Editions
London, England
ISBN:
Price:
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FAIRGROUND ENGINES IN FOCUS ( ?? )
By John Crawley. We assume this to be a book on power sources for
fairground rides and lighting. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
John Crawley
Field House
Turvey, Bedfordshire
England
MK43 8DU
ISBN: 09508036 1 4
Price:
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FAIRGROUND STEAM ( ?? )
By Anthony Beaumont. We assume this to be a look at steam-operated
rides and calliopes. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Model & Allied Publications
13/35 Bridge Street
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
England
ISBN:
Price:
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FAIRS AND REVELS ( ?? )
By Brian Jewell. This book gives a history of fairs, dwelling mostly
on the oldest ones, with some on rides and contemporary shows. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
Midas Books
12 Dene Way
Speldhurst
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
England
TN3 0NX
ISBN: 0 85936 068 7
Price:
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FREAK SHOW (1996)
By Don Whittington. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Avon Camelot
ISBN:
Price:
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FREAK SHOW (1988)
"Presenting Human Oddities For Amusement And Profit"
By Robert Bogdan. *(Not Reviewed.) A 1990 paperback edition is
also available.
Published By:
University of Chicago Press
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: 0226063119
Price:
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FREAK SHOW (1996)
"Sideshow Banner Art"
By Carl Hammer. Shows 90 full-colour banners from the heyday of the
sideshow from 1900 to the 1950s. Included "freaks of nature,"
incredible transformations, and death-defying acts. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN: 081180707X
Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds)
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GIRL SHOW (1981)
"Into the Canvas World of Bump and Grind"
By Stencell, A.W. Covers show girls from world's fairs through
the travelling burlesque shows that were the forerunners to today's
strip clubs. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ECW Press
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
ISBN:
Price:
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HISTORY OF THE SHOWMEN'S GUILD (19 )
By Thomas Murphy. The story of the famous organization. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Published By:
World's Fair Limited
2 Daltry Street
Oldham, England
ISBN:
Price:
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HOW I BECAME A FREAK (1998)
"Choose Your Own Nightmare"
By Rick Brightfield. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price: $24.95(U.S. Funds)
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INSIDE THE LIVE REPTILE TENT: (2001)
"The Twilight World of the Carnival Midway"
By Jeffrey Brouws and Bruce Caron. Has many colour and black &
white photos of amusement rides ove the years. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price:
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IT'S ALL DONE WITH MIRRORS (1977)
" A Story of Canadian Carnival Life"
By Hazel Elves. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Sono Nis Press
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
ISBN:
Price:
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THE JAMES E.STRATES SHOW: (2003)
"A Pictorial History"
By ? *(Not Reviewed.) Book suggested by Victor Canfield
of Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Published By:
ISBN:
Price:
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JUMP ON, JUMP ON (19 )
"Traditional Fairs and Showmen"
By Brian Steptoe. This details fairground rides and their
designers/builders. Also profiled are some of the carny families.
With 73 color illustrations. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
?
Order From:
Jumper Books
99 McCarthy Way
Wokingham, Berkshire
RG40 4UB
England
ISBN: 0 902830 33 3
Price: 19.95 (UK Currency)
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PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CETLIN & WILSON SHOWS (1987)
By ? 79 pages. *(Not Reviewed.) Book suggested by Victor Canfield
of Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Published By:
Midway Museum Publications
Nashua, New Hampshire
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price
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A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL (1072) and (1981)
By Joe McKennon. This is a three-book series. The first twop detail
the very early times. The 1981 book starts with a discussion of
world's fairs and in particular the 1893 fair in Chicago. It then
discusses various early carnival operations leading up to today. The
book has a list of American carnival operators. *(Recommended. There
are lots of pictures and descriptions of early rides & setups,
including some Canadian ones, such as the CNE. many carnival
operators are discussed in detail.)
Published By:
Carnival Publishers
Sarasota, Florida
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price
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PLEASURELANDS (2003)
By Vanessa Toulmin. This is a collection of four essays about
the tradition of travelling fairs and how they influence
popular culture. Has 100 black & white photographs, and a 16-page
colour layout. *(Not Reviewed).
Published By:
The Projection Box
ISBN:
Price: 10.00 (UK Funds)
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REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF MIRTH SHOWS (1984)
By ? 144 pages. May also be known as "World of Mirth Shows: Largest
Midway on Earth : A Remembrance". *(Not Reviewed). Book suggested
by Victor Canfield of Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Published By:
Greenhills Books
Randolph Center,
Vermont, U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price:
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ROUNDABOUT PEOPLE (19 )
By Brian Steptoe. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
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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 gives tips and
techniques that will help one to win. Also discussed, are games to
stay away from. In addition, he lists his 20 favourite rollercoasters.
*(Not reviewed.)
Published By:
Silver Star Publishing
ISBN: 0966965906
Price: $4.50 (U.S.Funds)
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STEP RIGHT UP (1951)
By Daniel Mannix. This is a book about carnival side shows and
the author's experiences with a number of their performers. Each
chapter deals with a specific display or performer such as fire
eating, a two-headed baby, flea circus, snake charmers,
mentalists, etc. *(This would be of interest only to those
performers and fans of old-style side shows, which are a dying
breed.)
Published By:
Harper
New York, New York
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price: 19.99 (U.K. Funds)
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THOSE WONDERFUL, COLORFUL & EXCITING CARNIVAL TRAINS (1991)
By Bob Goldsack and Robert Goldsack. *(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
Midway Museum Publications
Nashua, New Hampshire
U.S.A.
ISBN:
Price: $24.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE TRAVELLING FAIR ( )
By Malcolm Slater. A photographic look at carnival and circus
transport in The U.K. It is organised as an alphabetical reference
from AEC to Volvo. There is a also section on crew quarters vehicles.
*(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price: 16.95 (U.K. Funds)
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TRUCKS IN BRITAIN ( )
"Fairground Transport"
By Malcolm Slater. This is the second of a two-book series.
*(Not Reviewed)
Published By:
ISBN:
Price: 8.95 (U.K. Funds)
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WILD MOUSE (1999)
By Derek McCormack and Chris Chambers. This book is one that
would not ordinarily be shown here, as fictional books are not
part of the CEC book lists. It contains short stories set during
The Depression and poems set from 1972 - 1997 which revisit
carnivals, sites of childhood fantasies, adolescent longings and
adult nostalgia. It's included here because there are 18 rare
Canadian National Exhibition archival photographs included. *(Not
Reviewed.) Book suggested by Victor Canfield of Hershey,
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Published By:
Pedlar Press
ISBN:
Price:
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