Coaster Enthusuasts of Canada

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:

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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

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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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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.

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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:
        

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THE DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS  (1988)

        By Roger S. Miles. 


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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.

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EXHIBITION DESIGN: THEORY AND PRACTICE  (1971)

        By Arnold Rattenbury. *(No Further Information.)


Published By:
        Studio Vista
        London, England

ISBN:   0289700094

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EXHIBIT MARKETING  (1987)
  "A Survival Guide for Managers"

        By Edward A. Chapman. *(No Further Information.)


Published By:
        

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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.

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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

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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:
        

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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.

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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

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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:
        

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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:
        

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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:

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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.

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