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Summary: Outstanding coaster book.
Review: This is definitely one of the better coaster books available on the market. It is a couple years old so of course it is missing several of the latest and greatest coasters. Unfortunately it is all but impossible for a coaster book to be update with the rapid additions and changes in the coaster world. This book provides a strong balance between high quality photographs and useful text. The text is broken down into five chapters that focus on the history of coasters and the engineering behind them, biographical information on many of the great coaster designers, insight into the amusement park industry and information on many of the greatest thrill rides of the time. The history of coasters is pretty much the same as you'll find in most other texts. It is still very interesting to read. The engineering section is quite fascinating, and full of useful information and the biographical information of coaster designers is probably the best information of that type I have ever found. Of course for coaster enthusiasts the highlight of this book is the chapter dedicated to the thrill rides of the time. This chapter is full of wonderful photographs and interesting information including ride statistics. There are 200 pages of fabulous information and incredible photographs. There are photos of some of the earliest and most historical coasters, to the latest and greatest thrill rides at the time of the printing. Some of the most beautiful photographs that I have seen published. All in all an outstanding book and absolutely a must have for all coaster enthusiasts.
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Summary: The Best Roller Coaster Book
Review: This is the best roller coaster book. I own this book and it's the best. If you love roller coasters, this is a great book. It has awsome pictures. It has some great stuff about the history of the roller coaster. It tells about the greatest coaster designers of all time. It has info about almost all kinds of coasters. It has a downside though. Since the book was made in 1998, it doesn't have all the designs of the new coasters. If you expect a book with a bunch of pictures and info about the new coasters such as floorless, you won't find it. There will be a ton of brand new coaster designs coming in 2000, and this book doesn't even think they can exist. If you want to know some generaly info about the history of the roller coaster, and want the know how a basic coaster works, this will be a great book. You don't want this book if you expect all the technology info. Overall this is a great book.
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Summary: The Best Coaster Book on the Market
Review: Tis is a great book and anyone who is interested on roller coasters should go out and buy it as soon as they can. It features awsome color photos from all kinds of coasters from around the world. A must see for any enthusiast.
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Summary: great pics
Review: very good
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