More than 150 awe-inspiring images of
the world’s most terrifying rides put readers in the front seat of
the largest, fastest, steepest, loopiest coasters ever built.
From fifteenth-century Russian
slides to the original Coney Island Cyclone to modern-day steel
gigacoasters like Cedar Point’s Millennium Force, this breathtaking,
fabulously illustrated guide offers a wild trip through the
evolution of roller coasters.
Inside, there’s coverage of 200
individual examples, including wooden wonders and steel marvels,
inverted coasters, floorless coasters, suspended coasters, and
modern hypercoasters. Profiles on coaster engineers and an in-depth
look at the ever-evolving technology of coaster design and
construction round out this fun survey.
Condition: Very good with very good
dustjacket.
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