HARRY G TRAVER: Legends Of Terror

HARRY C BAKER CATALOGUE

By Richard Munch

ISBN 0-935408-02-9 (1982)

Very rare book on one of the most famous roller coaster designer. Famed for his Cyclone coasters this book has been fully researched and lovingly put together. Details all know coasters build by Harry Traver and an insight to his life

Reprinted Brochure (Charles J Jacques collection)

(Mid 1920's)

Lovely reprint of one of the many brochures issued by the coater builders of their time. Contains pictures of Harry Bakers coasters, Carrousel Buildings and other buildings. Many rare pictures

MILLER & BAKER CATALOGUE

Reprinted Brochure (Charles J Jacques collection)

5th Edition (1923)

82 page brochure detailing the coasters of the Miller and Baker Inc Company. Also includes there many other projects of Carrousel Buildings, Old Mill Rides and other amusement devices

Reprinted Brochure (Charles J Jacques collection)

Titled 'A Tale Of The Scenic Railway, The New Safety Racer And The Old Mill' this is a reprint of a very old brochure from the father of the roller coaster, L. A. Thompson. Has some wonderful pictures of his coasters

By Charles J Jacques

Amusement Park Journal Vol 6 No 1 (1984)

A great magazine style publication detailing the history of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, along with many pictures and a full listing of all coasters built by PTC

Reprinted Brochure (Charles J Jacques collection)

(1929)

Brochure from Philadelphia Toboggan Company showing there latest rides and devices of the day. Includes their coasters, carrousels and buildings

FLYING TURNS - The New Aviation Ride

HERBERT P SCHMECK - The Forgotten Legacy

By Charles J Jacques

Amusement Park Journal Vol 6 No 4 (1989)

Magazine style publication covering the history of the Flying Turns rides which occupied many parks during the late 1920's and 1930's. Includes many rare pictures of this fascinating ride. The best article written on the Flying Turns

By Torrence Jenkins Jr

ISBN 0-9703987-1-9 (2006)

It has been a long time coming, This is the second book from ACE Publications which was to look at those legends of roller coaster design. Harry Traver got his book in 1982 and its been 24 years wait for Herbert Schmeck to grace the pages. The wait, however, was worthwhile. For any serious fan of roller coaster history this is a must purchase

THE KID OF CONEY ISLAND - Fred Thompson....

By Woody Register

ISBN 978-0-19-516732-0 (2001)

This book is not about a designer or a manufacturer, this is a biography of a man who helped create one of the most important amusement areas in history - Coney Island. Thompson was responsible for creating the famous Luna Park and this book traces not only this but his life story. For anyone interested in the history of Coney, this is a must for your collection.