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Title Author Subject Price Release Date
Aerialist Rebecca Truman The colourful life of a trapeze artist. £7.99 £7.50 Available now
The Age & Stage of George L Fox 1825-1877 Laurence Senelick Biography of the panto clown. £26.50 £18.50 Available now
All the Fun of the Travelling Fair Reg Chandler A guide to the funfair industry. £14.95 £13.95 Available now
Alton Towers: Past & Present Michael Fisher The story of Alton Towers and gardens. £12.99 £10.99 Limited availability
Alum Bay and the Needles John C. Medland The history of Alum Bay, the Needles and the Needles Pleasure Park £5.95 Limited availability
The Amazing Hiram Maxim - An Intimate Biography Arthur Hawkey The great inventor and amusement park ride pioneer. £18.99 Limited availability
The American Circus: Wild, Weird and Wonderful 1901-1927 Mark Sloan Collection of vintage circus photographs. £32.00 £27.49 Available now
American Coasters: A Thrilling Photographic Ride Thomas Crymes A photographic journey across the USA. £33.50 £23.99 Available now
American Coasters 2: Coast to Coast Thomas Crymes A roller-coaster enthusiast’s journey across the United States. £33.50
£27
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America's Top Roller Coasters & Amusement Parks Pete Trabucco A guide for those who ride them and tips for those who fear them. £28.70 Available now
Amusement Machines Lynn F Pearson The history of slot machines. £4.99
£4.79
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Amusement Park Rides Martin Easdown History of famous amusement park rides. £6.99
£5.19
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Amusement Parks Jim Hillman The sights, smells and vitality of American amusement parks. £6.99
£6.19
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Amusement Parks of New Jersey Jim Futrell Comprehensive guide to 17 amusement parks. £16.99
£11.25
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Amusement Parks of New York Jim Futrell Guide to 16 amusement parks in the Empire State. £16.99 £10.29 Limited availability
Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania Jim Futrell Guide to the amusement parks of this US state. £16.99 £12.49 Available now
Amusement Parks of Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Jim Futrell Guide to the amusement parks of these US states. £16.99 £11.99 Limited availability
The Anderton and Rowland Photo Album Guy Belshaw A wide selection of images, predominantly in colour. £20.00 £19 Available now
Anderton & Rowland's: Illusion & Reality Kevin Scrivens & Stephen Smith The history of this famous amusement family. £20 Limited availability
Animals in Circuses and Zoos: Chiron's World? Dr Marthe Kiley-Worthington The results of an 18 month investigation. £12.50 Available now
Arcades and Slot Machines Paul Braithwaite A-Z of British slot machine manufacturers and history of amusement arcades. £12 Available now
Arcade Treasures Bill Kurtz Guide to slot machines from the past. £32.50 £29.95 Available now
Barnstaple Charter Fair Martin Burridge The history of the fair and its characters. £15.00 £14.00 Available now
Battersea Fun Fair 1951-1974 Robert Preedy and Nick Laister The history of 'the capital's playground'. £10.99 Available now
Beached Margin Jez Conolly The role and representation of the seaside resort in British films. £9.99 Available now
Beach Huts Karen Averby Beach huts in all their variety. £8.99
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Beach Huts and Bathing Machines Kathryn Ferry Celebrating the fascinating beach hut. £5.99
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Behind the Scenes: Eastern States Exposition Bob Goldsack Behind the scenes at The Big E, West Springfield, Mass. £13.99 Available now
Belle Vue Jill Cronin and Frank Rhodes Pictorial history of Belle Vue amusement park and zoo, Manchester £12.99
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Belle Vue: Manchester's Playground Heather Stackhouse and Daniel Hyams Belle Vue brought to life in pictures. £6.99 Limited availability
The Belle Vue Story Robert Nicholls The history of Belle Vue amusement park and zoo, Manchester £5.50 Available now
Beside the Seaside Joseph Connolly An affectionate tribute to the British seaside and seaside funfairs. £10.99 Limited availability
The Billy Butlin Story Sir Billy Butlin The story of the charismatic Holiday Camp King. £7.99 Limited availability
Billy Smart's Circus David Jamieson A pictorial history. £20 Limited availability
The Birmingham Onion Fair Ned Williams The history of this famous Midlands fair. £9.99
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Birnbeck Pier: A Short History Stan Terrell The history of Birnbeck Pier, Weston-super-Mare £3.50
£2.93
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Black Country Cinemas Ned Williams Every cinema that has operated in the area. £25.00
£20
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Black Country Theatres Ned Williams Every theatre that has operated in the area. £25.00
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Blackgang Chine: Journey into Imagination Joanne Thornton History of this famous Isle of Wight theme park. £12.95 Available now
Blackpool Illuminations: The Greatest Free Show On Earth Vanessa Toulmin The story of Blackpool's famous illuminations. £28.50 Available now
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A Century of Fun Peter Bennett The full illustrated history of one of the world's greatest amusement parks. £14.99 Limited availability
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A Hundred Years of Fun Peter Bennett The colourful history of Blackpool Pleasure Beach told in words and pictures. £4.99 Limited availability
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: More Than Just an Amusement Park Vanessa Toulmin The story of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. £25 Available now
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A Palette of Life Julia Midgley Blackpool Pleasure Beach captured by the park's Artist in Residence, Julia Midgley.  £6.99 Limited availability
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Unrivalled Excellence - Hot Ice Peter Bennett The story of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's acclaimed Hot Ice Shows. £6.99 Available now
Blackpool's Seaside Heritage Allan Brodie and Matthew Whitfield The history of Blackpool's most famous buildings. £14.99
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Blackpool Then & Now John Burke Old and new photographs of Blackpool. £14.99
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Bradshaw at the Seaside John Christopher & Campbell McCutcheon Britain's Victorian resorts. £14.99
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Bridgwater St Matthew's Fair Guy Belshaw The history of this famous fair. £12.95 Available now
The British Seaside Stuart Hylton An illustrated history. £14.99
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British Seaside Piers Anthony Wills and Tim Phillips Guide to all surviving British piers. £25.00
£22.50
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British Seaside Piers Chris Mawson and Richard Riding Rare aerial photographs showcase piers. £19.99
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British Wall of Death 1929 - 1939 Ann Wright & Alan Mercer The first 10 years of Charles More's show.
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Butlin's: 80 Years of Fun! Sylvia Endacott and Shirley Lewis Nostalgic selection of images. £12.99
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California Theme Parks Alex Miller and Bryce Walker More than 300 colour photographs. £16.95
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Canobie Lake Park Douglas W Seed and Katherine Khalife The history of this New Hampshire landmark. £4.96 Limited availability
Carnival Philip W Scher The formation of a Caribbean transnation. £49.50
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The Carnival Stage Jose L Suarez Vicentine Comedy within the Serio-Comic Mode £18.50 Available now
Carousel Animals: Artistry in Motion Tobin Fraley The history of carousels and merry-go-round horses £22.50 Limited availability
Carters Jungle Thriller: The Lost Ark Kevin Scrivens and Stephen Smith The story of the Carter's Steam Fair Ark. £6 Available now
Carters Steam Fair Anna Carter and Adrian G Shaw Photographs of a season with Britain's premier vintage funfair. £5 Available now
Cascade Park Anita Devivo Pennsylvania amusement park. £14.16
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Cedar Point David W and Diane DeMali Francis The history of the world's largest amusement park. £14.59
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A Century of Big Eli Wheels Roger A. Deem The history of big wheels £16.80 Limited availability
Charlie and his Fairground Adventures Kay Townsend Three bedtime stories about a fairground lorry. £3.99
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Charlie Cairoli: 39 Years Under The Tower Nigel Male and Steven Richley The official biography of Charlie Cairoli. £39.99
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Cheapjack Philip Allingham The true story of a fortune-teller, grafter, knocker-worker... £12.99
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Chicken Joe: The Man You All Know Christopher Ketchell The story of a famous showman of the past. £3 Available now
Chippewa Lake Park David W and Diane DeMali Francis Vintage images and captivating history. £14.91
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The Circus Age Janet M Davis Culture & Society under the American Big Top £13.95 Available now
The Circus and Victorian Society Brenda Assael Pioneering study of the circus. £31.50
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Circus Dictionary Geoff Stevens Over 1,000 circus terms defined. £14.00 Available now
Circus Posters David Jamieson and Malcolm Clay 250 posters from the archive of the Circus Friends Association. £30.00
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Circus Press Agent Gene Plowden The life and times of Roland Butler £12.50
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Circus Transport 1950-1970 Henk van den Berg Circus transport in hundreds of colour photographs. £29.99 Limited availability
Circus Transport 1950-1970 Volume 2 Henk van den Berg Circus transport in hundreds of colour photographs. £29.99 Limited availability
Circus Transport Photographs Volume 2 David Jamieson Circus transport 1900-2002. £12.50 Available now
Circus Transport Photographs Volume 3 Adrian Corti Over 250 photographs. £14 Available now
Cliff Railways, Lifts and Funiculars Martin Easdown All the principal cliff lifts and railways in the British Isles. £14.99 £13.99 Available now
The Clown King Gareth HH Davies Popular entertainment 1840-1860 £14.95 Available now
Clown Paintings Diane Keaton 65 compelling circus clown portraits. £25 Available now
Clowns of Blackpool Tower Circus David Jamieson Celebrating the clowns of the world's most beautiful circus building. £3.50 Available now
Clowns of the 20th Century! David Jamieson Photographs of 100 Years of Circus Clowns. £14 Limited availability
Coasting Around the UK Peter Andrews Roller coasters of the United Kingdom. £33.50 £25.99 Available now
Coney Island: 40 Years Harvey Stein Coney Island 1970-2010. £39.95 £36.95 Available now
Coney Island: The People's Playground Michael Immerso History of New York's Coney Island. £13.95 Available now
Coney Island Professor Solomon The story of this legendary New York funspot. £11.99 Available now
Coney Island Harvey Stein Evocative and colourful photographs. £14.95 Available now
Confessions of a Showman: My Life in the Circus Gerry Cottle Memoirs of Britain's greatest circus impresario. £8.50 Available now
Confessions of a Showman: My Life in the Circus (Hardback) Gerry Cottle Memoirs of Britain's greatest circus impresario. £16.99 £9.99 Limited availability
Conneaut Lake Park Michael E Costello The evolution of this historic amusement park. £14.59 £11.99 Available now
Cooke's: Britain's Greatest Circus Dynasty Stuart McMillan The Scottish history of this long-running circus. £25.00 £20.00 Available now
Creating my own Nemesis John Wardley The autobiography of the man who designed Alton Towers' big rides, and brought the theme park to Britain. £9.99 £6.99 Available now
Crystal Memories Rose Ann Jankowiak-Hirsch 101 years of fun at Crystal Beach Park. £21 Available now
The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs Steve McCarthy & Mick Gilbert The story of the world's first prehistoric sculptures. £6.95 Available now
The Crystal Palace is on Fire Alison Edwards and Keith Wyncoll Memories of the 30th November 1936. £4.95 Available now
Cypress Gardens Mary M Flekke, Sarah E MacDonald and Randall M MacDonald The history of Florida's first theme park. £8.69 Available now
Dan Baker's Travels 1931 and 1932 Phyl Ralton From a showman's letters to his daughter. £5.80 Available now
Danter's Travels 1952-2012 Steve Perry A history of the Danter transport. £14.99 Limited availability
David Wallis's African Adventure David Wallis Showmen on an epic tour of Southern Africa. £6.95 Available now
A Deakin & Sons Modern Amusements Bill Treen & Robert Deakin Recollections of the famous Welsh fairground firm. £20 Limited availability
The Demise of the Rotunda Amusement Park, Folkestone Martin Easdown and Linda Sage The park's final years documented in photographs. £5.99 Limited availability
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Guidebook 2018 David Wallis (Foreword) Guide to this collection of fairground memnorabilia. £5 Limited availability
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre - Illustrated Guide David Wallis (Foreword) Guide to a unique working fairground museum. £3 Limited availability
DodgemsKay TownsendWhere did they come from and who made them?£15.00 Limited availability
The Dome of Memories (Second Edition) Mick Sharp The Spanish City Pleasure Buildings and fairground 1906-2018. £10.00 Available now
The Dome of Memories Mick SharpThe history of the Spanish City Fairground and Dome. £12.99 Limited availability
Dorney Park Wally Ely and Bob Ott The history of Dorney Park brought to life in old pictures. £11.99 Available now
Dorney Park: 15 Historic Postcards Wally Ely and Bob Ott Collection of vintage-photograph postcards. £5.30 £4.79 Available now
Drayton Manor: Memories of a Family Fun Park Fred Bromwich The history of Drayton Manor theme park. £6.99 Available now 
Dreamland Remembered Nick Evans Celebrating Margate's famous amusement park. £15.99 Limited availability
Dreamland Revived Nick Evans Celebrating Margate's famous amusement park. £44.99 Limited availability 
Dreamlands Rob Ball Colour and archive photographs of the amusement park. £24.00 £22.00 Available now
Early Amusement Parks of Orange County Richard Harris A window on past amusement parks in the Los Angeles area. £13.56 £10.99 Available now
Early Los Angeles County Attractions Cory and Sarah Stargel More than 200 vintage postcard images. £13.56 £10.50 Available now
The Electric Scenic Railway Kevin Scrivens & Stephen Smith The history of this great travelling fairground ride. £20 Available now
Elephant Story Les Harding Jumbo and PT Barnum under the Big Top. £18.50 Limited availability
The Elephant Who Walked to Manchester David Barnaby An elephant's journey from a travelling menagerie to Belle Vue Zoo. £6 Available now
The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games Bill Kurtz A look at the world of arcade video games. £32.50 £31.99 Available now
Endangered Species William Usher Biography of a kid born and raised on the American carnival. £4.99 Limited availability
England's Seaside Resorts Allan Brodie and Gary Winter An insight into England's favourite holiday destinations. £24.99 Limited availability
The English Pleasure Garden Sarah Jane Downing The glorious days of the Pleasure Gardens of Britain. £5.99 Available now
The English Seaside Peter Williams Celebration of the spirit of the English seaside. £14.99
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The English Seaside John Hannavy Victorian and Edwardian resorts in picture postcards. £9.99 Available now
Extraordinary Exhibitions Ricky Jay The wonderful characters found on the fairground, stage, etc. £29.99 Limited availability
Fairfield Folk Frances Brown A history of the British fairground and its people. £24.99 £23.49 Limited availability
A Fair Fight Dr Vanessa Toulmin Illustrated review of boxing on the British fairground. £12.95 Limited availability
Fairground Album Malcolm Slater Photos and information about various rides. £6.50 Limited availability
Fairground and Circus Transport Miller & Vanderveen Chronicles vehicles, marques and types used in 'showland' over the years. £10.95 Available now
Fairground Art Weedon & Ward Reprint of the all-time classic fairground book. £27 Limited availability
Fairground Attraction John Comino-James Photographic journey into the world of the travelling showman. £30 Available now
Fairground Destiny Frances Brown The story of the Rowland family. £25.00 £23 Available now
The Fairground Heritage Centre David Wallis (foreword) Guide to the rides and artefacts on display. £3 Limited availability
The Fairground Organ Eric V Cockayne Its music, mechanism and history. £20 Available now
Fairground Photographs and Notes George Kilvington Images of the fairground from 1935 to 1947. £10 Available now
Fairground Photographs and Notes Philip Bradley Images of the fairground from January 1932 to December 1938. £12 Available now
Fairgrounds at War 1938-1945 Kay Townsend What happened to fairgrounds during World War II  £19.99 £19.50 Limited availability
Fairground Strollers and Showfolk Frances Brown A history of the Freeman-Biddall family of fairground travellers. £19.95 Limited availability
Fairground Transport of the 1980s Dick Furniss Containing almost 300 captioned photographs. £13.99 £11.99 Limited availability
A Fair Lane Volume 1 Mark Middleton The early years of Harry Wigfield. £4.95 Available now
A Fair Lane Volume 2 Mark Middleton The travels of Armroyd Lane Amusement Caterers. £4.95 Available now
Fairs & Circuses in the Black Country Ned Williams The story of travelling entertainment in the Black Country. £9.99 Limited availability
The Fairs of Dundee Ian McGraw The story of Dundee Fairs over eight centuries. £5 Limited availability
Fall of the Big Top David Lewis Hammarstrom The vanishing American circus. £44.50 £39.49 Available now
The Famous Thurstons: An Illustrated History Kevin Scrivens and Stephen Smith History of famous fairground family. £20 Available now
Fashionable Folkestone Martin Easdown The golden age of a seaside resort. £14.99 £11.99 Available now
Ferris Wheels: An Illustrated History Norman Anderson The history of this famous amusement park ride. £28.50 Limited availability
Flattie Jean Stirling Memories of a reluctant traveller. £11.99 £10.99 Available now
Florida Theme Parks: A Guide Alex Miller Guide to the main Florida theme parks. £16.95 £13.49 Available now
Forest Park Highlands Doug Garner St Louis's amusement park in pictures. £8.69 Available now
Forgotten Yarmouth Entertainments Gareth HH Davies Reflections of popular culture in a 19th Century seaside resort.  £9.95 Available now
Four Swallows and Two Elephants Ned Williams Exploring the hidden biographies of local personalities from the entertainment world. £13.50 £12.50 Available now
Freedomland Robert McLaughlin and Frank R Adamo United States-themed amusement park. £14.59 £11.99 Available now
From a Saint to a King Alec Price The History of Park Hall, Charnock Richard £5.95 Available now
From Fanfare to Funfair John Clifford Culine MBE A travelling family's journey from Victorian theatre to 1940s fairground. £14.50 £13.50 Available now
From Lamp to Laser: The Story of the Blackpool Illuminations Terry Regan and Andrew Hazlehurst A celebration of 125 years of lights in Blackpool. £14.99
 
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Frost Fairs on the Frozen Thames Nicholas Reed A detailed look at pictures of these fairs. £9.95 Limited availability
Frost Fairs to Funfairs Allan Ford and Nick Corble A nostalgic journey through the history of fairs. £14.99 £13.99 Available now
Funfairs at Fleet Phyllis Ralton A study of fairgrounds at Fleet, Hampshire. £5 Limited availability
Fun is our Business: The Story of Barry's Amusements James Fairley The story of this famous Irish amusement park and travelling fairground firm. £16.99 Limited availability
Gallopers Michael Smith et al A survey of surviving sets of galloping horses. £20 Available now
The Ghost Train: An Illustrated History Guy Belshaw Inside the spooky world of the ghost train. £15.00 £13.99 Limited availability
Giffords Circus: The First Ten Years Nell Gifford Behind the scenes of Giffords Circus. £25.00 £19.99 Available now
Girl Show AW Stencell Girl shows at the travelling fairground. £12.99 Limited availability
Glen Echo Park: A Story of Survival Richard Cook and Deborah Lange A photo history of the legendary amusement park. £29.99 Available now
The Golden Age of Roller Coasters David W. and Diane DeMali Francis The golden age of American roller coasters in vintage postcards. £10.59 Available now
The Grand Pier Weston-super-Mare Sharon  Poole The history of this outstanding example of a seaside pier. £10.71 Available now
Gravesend: The Home of Coney Island Eric J. Ierardi A fascinating journey to America's famous playground. £13.69 Available now
Greens for Caterpillars Tommy Green The story of Greens' Caterpillar roundabouts. £12.95 Available now
Greens for Caterpillars Part Two Tommy Green Second part of the story of Greens' Caterpillars. £15.00 £14 Available now
Greetings from Bertrand Island Amusement Park Martin and Laura Kane Return to one of New Jersey's most beloved attractions. £15.25 £12.99 Available now
Hancocks of the West Kevin Scrivens & Stephen Smith The story of this West Country fair. £15 Available now
Heart of England Fairs Vanessa Toulmin, Graham Downie, Julie Campbell and Ian Trowell Magnificent collection of photographs of the fairs of the Midlands through the camera of Jack Leeson. £9.99 Limited availability
Hengler's Grand Cirque Volume One 1780-1887 Stuart McMillan The premier equestrian circus company in Victorian Britain. £30 Available now
Hengler's Grand Cirque Volume Two 1887-1924 Stuart McMillan The premier equestrian circus company in Victorian Britain. £30 Available now
The Herberts of Dorchester and their Steam Kay Townsend Story of the well-known West Country show family. £8.50 Available now
Heritage Postcards: Seaside Holidays English Heritage 24 full-size postcards in a book. £6.99 Available now
Hersheypark Pamela Cassidy Whitenack The history of this famous US park. £13.56 £10.50 Available now
Hersheypark: 15 Historic Postcards Pamela Cassidy Whitenack Collection of vintage-photograph postcards. £5.42 £4.79 Available now
Historic Fairground Scenes Michael E Ware The British fairground in old photographs. £9.99 Limited availability
A History of Fairground Transport Allan Ford & Nick Corble From horses to artics. £14.99 £13.99 Available now
The History of New Brighton Tower and Grounds Roy Dutton The history of what was the tallest building in the land and its amusement park. £29.99 £26.99 Available now
A History of the Johnny J Jones Exposition Bob Goldsack History of this much-loved American travelling fair. £14.99 Available now
Holiday Camps Kathryn Ferry A celebration of British holiday camps. £5.99 £4.39 Available now
Holiday World Pat Koch and Jane Ammeson History of the former Santa Claus Land £14.91 £11.99 Available now
The Hoppings Paul Lanagan Newcastle's Town Moor fair. £11.99 £11.79 Limited availability
Houghton Feast - The Ancient Festival of Houghton-le-Spring Paul Lanagan A pictorial history of over 200 photographs of Houghton Feast. £9.99 Limited availability
Hull Fair - Fun for All Dr Vanessa Toulmin Pictorial history of Europe's largest fun fair of the 20th Century. £12.95 Available now
Idlewild Jeffrey S Croushore The story of one of America's most beautiful theme parks. £9.99 Available now
The Incomparable Testot Introduced by Edwin A Davies Selections from a 19th Century Magician's Paragraph Book £8.95 Available now
Indian Trail and Edgemont Amusement Parks Sean and Johanna S Billings The history of two legendary amusement parks. £9.99 Available now
I Never Went to Clown College Frank Cain Ramblings, recollections and reflections of a circus clown. £14.99 Available now
Inside the Live Reptile Tent Brouws/Caron The twilight world of the carnival midway. £19.99 Limited availability
Introducing the Circus David Jamieson An introduction to Britain's greatest invention. £5 Limited availability
I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts Keith Nichols More tails of the fairground showman. £11.99 Limited availability
The James E Strates Shows Bob Goldsack A pictorial history of this American railroad carnival. £19.99 Limited availability
James Newsome's Grand Circus Stuart McMillan The story of this famous circus. £30 Available now
Jay's Journal of Anomalies Ricky Jay A history of bizarre entertainments. £15.95 Available now
John Carter's Jubilee Steam Gallopers Paul Braithwaite History of John Carter's Jubilee Steam Gallopers 1895-1995 £7 Available now
Jump On, Jump On Brian Steptoe Full colour book devoted to old-time rides, sideshows and the showmen that operate them. £10.00 Limited availability
Just For Fun! Jimmy Johnson's Playland Park Ed Gaida A history of Playland amusement park. £24.95 Available now
The Ken Fox Hellriders Gary Margerum A journey with the wall of death. £14.99 £12.49 Limited availability
Kennywood David P Hahner The history of America's finest traditional amusement park. £9.99 Available now
Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks Rose Ann Hirsch Children's parks in the USA. £13.56 £9.99 Available now
The Killing of Lord George Karl Shaw The murder of Hall by the Sea founder. £20.00 £18.95 Available now
King Pole No 123 Extra: 1950s British Circus Programmes David Jamieson A golden period of this exciting form of entertainment. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 159 Extra: Water Spectacles in the Circus Don Stacey Aqua shows around the world. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 174 Extra: British TV Circuses David Jamieson An album of 100 photographs. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 180 Extra: Maurice Carre David Jamieson My circus life in two hemispheres. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 184 Extra: Yasmine - My Horses and Me Yasmine Smart The life and career of Yasmine Smart. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 190 Extra: Peter Featherstone David Jamieson 50 years in circus administration. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 195 Extra: In the Big Cage David Jamieson A photographic history of circus wild animal shows. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 199 Extra: Lord John Sanger's Circus Mark Twitchett A national institution. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 204 Extra: The Changing Circus David Jamieson Spanning the 80+ years since the Circus Friends Association was formed. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 209 Extra: The Cage Acts of Billy Smart's Circus Jim Clubb Study of wild animal acts from an animal trainer's point of view. £6 Available now 
King Pole No 215 Extra: Reco Bros Circus Malcolm Clay and Mark Twitchett From the research of Malcolm Clay. £6 Available now 
King Pole Extra No 218: Circus Performers Mark Twitchett and Steven B Richley Celebrating 250 years of the Circus. £6 Available now.
King Pole Extra: The Ringmaster's Ringmaster Steven B Richley and Mark Twitchett The Life and Times of Norman Barrett. £8 Available now 
Kirkcaldy Links Market Carol McNeill The history of this famous Scottish funfair. £8.99 Limited availability
Knott's Berry Farm: The Early Years Jay Jennings The early history of Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park. £14.91 £12.99 Available now
Kursaal Memories: A History of Southend's Amusement Park Ken Crowe The story of the south of England's biggest amusement park. £11.99
 
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Lake Compounce Lynda J Russell The park’s long history. £13.56 £10.50 Available now
Lake Quinsigamond and White City Amusement Park Michael Perna Jr Experience the attractions of long-ago summers. £9.99 Available now
Lakewood Park The Guinan Family The history of this beloved park. £14.59
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Lancashire's Seaside Piers Martin Easdown Blackpool, Fleetwood, Lytham, Morecambe... £12.99
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The Last Edwardian Jester Colin Dale Mr Harry Dale and his musical family. £15.00
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The Last Sideshow Hanspeter Schneider A compelling portrait of the last surviving sideshow 'Freaks' and the community they founded in Gibsontown, Florida, USA. £19.99 Available now
Laugh Your Troubles Away: The Complete History of Riverview Park Derek Gee & Ralph Lopez The story of Chicago's largest and best known amusement park. £24.50 Available now
Legends: Pioneers of the Amusement Park Industry, Volume One Tim O'Brien 10 people who were instrumental in shaping the 20th Century fun park landscape. £11.99 Available now
The Legend of Salt & Sauce Jamie Clubb with Jim Clubb The amazing story of Britain's most famous elephants. £20 Available now
The Life of a Showman David Prince Miller Based on the 1856 second edition. £45.95
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The Life of a Showman John Eva The story of John Eva's lifetime on the fairs. £7.50 Available now
Lighthouses Lynn F Pearson The history of these great structures. £5.99 Available now
Lincoln Park Remembered Joseph Thomas, Marsha McCabe et al Memories of this New England amusement park from 1894 to 1987. £15 Limited availability
Live Like a Lord Bob Preedy James Corrigan and the Batley Variety Club £6.99 Limited Availability
Looking Back at Belle Vue Robert Nicholls The history of Belle Vue amusement park, Manchester, told with stunning photographs. £7.50 Limited Availability
Lost Wonderland Stephen R Wilk The brief life of Boston's amusement park. £20.95
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Louisa's Fairground Life and Beyond Louisa M Prestney Story of life in the travelling fair. £9.99
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Maryland's Amusement Parks Jason Rhodes A glimpse of nearly three dozen amusement parks. £13.56
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The Mayor from the Fair John Culine The story of the well-known showman. £11.95
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Mazes and Labyrinths Adrian Fisher Their history and a guide to mazes in the UK. £5.99 Available now
Men at Work: The fairground artists and artisans of Orton & Spooner Alan S. Howell A new book about fairground ride builders Orton & Spooner and fairground artists the AS Howells. £19.99

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Miniature Railways Michael Crofts The myriad different types of miniature railways in Britain. £4.99 Available now
Monorails of the World David Voice A history of passenger monorails. £25.00
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Mont Blancs and Airways Kevin Scrivens & Stephen Smith A survey of all known examples of these rides with photos £10 Available now
Moonrocket: The Thriller of the Thirties Kevin Scrivens, Michael Smith, Stephen Smith History of the Moonrocket ride. £10.00
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More Variety Days Frank Bruce/Archie Foley Collection of vivid show business reminiscences and histories. £10.99 Limited availability
Mountain Park Jay Ducharme One of the most beloved amusement parks in New England. £9 Available now
Mr Warwick's Revolving Towers Martin Easdown and Linda Sage The story of a failed seaside attraction. £7.99 Limited availability
My Great British Pier Trip Chris Foote Wood 66 seaside piers in 21 days. £6.50 Available now
Myrtle Beach Pavilion Lesta Sue Hardee and Janice McDonald From its early days to its heyday. £14.59
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My Travelling Family Eleanor Green The story of the Mitchell fairground family. £12.95 Available now
The New American Circus Ernest Albrecht Authoritative study for the armchair reader and circus fan. £19.95 Available now
Northern Fairgrounds in Photographs Bernard Mitchell A reflection on over 40 years of fairground enthusiasm. £14.95
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Ohio's Amusement Parks David W. and Diane DeMali Francis In over 200 vintage postcards. £9.99 Available now
Our True Intent Is All For Your Delight Introduction by Martin Parr The John Hinde Butlin's Photographs £24.95 Limited availability
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Palace on Wheels, A Paul Braithwaite A history of travelling showmen's living wagons. £20 Limited availability
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Piers and Other Seaside Architecture Lynn F. Pearson Britain's colourful seaside architecture. £5.99 Available now 
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Poole's Myriorama Hudson John Powell Travelling panoramas and diorams. £15 Limited availability
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A Portfolio of American Carnival Vintage Photos Bob Goldsack Photographs of American travelling fairs. £14.99 Available now
The Posters of Bertram Mills' Circus Steven B Richley Featuring over 260 posters and other ephemera. £39.95 Limited availability
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Request for Spot Listing: The Scenic Railway Roller Coaster, Dreamland, Margate Nick Laister and David Page The submission to the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which resulted in the first ever listed amusement park ride. Free download Available now
Restoring the Glen Echo Park Carousel Deborah Lange Beautiful book on the restoration of this historic ride. £32.50 Available now
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Ringling: the Florida Years David C Weeks Study of circus giant John Ringling. £36.50 Available now
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Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks Donovan A. Shilling Over 200 photographs of the amusements and attractions. £10.49 Available now
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Roller Coasters: United States and Canada Todd H Throgmorton Guide to the roller coasters of America and Canada, including their histories. £52.95
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Roundabout People Brian Steptoe The artistry and culture of traditional roundabout rides in the UK. £10 Limited availability
Roundabout Relics John Barker English fairground carved animals from the 1870s to the 1930s. £26 Limited availability 
Rubin & Cherry Chris Audibert The history of this American Exposition. £14.99 Available now
Sampson's Circus Howard Spring Two boys on a holiday join a circus. £4 Available now
San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years James R Smith The definitive history of this landmark amusement park. £18.50 £14.99 Available now
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Santa's Village Phillip L Wenz Reminisce about Santa’s Village through the years. £14.91 £11.99 Available now
Savin Rock Amusement Park Edith Reynolds Lost amusement park in postcards. £8.80 Available now
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Secrets of the Sideshows Joe Nickell History of American fairground sideshows. £18.95 Limited availability
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Seventy Years a Showman 'Lord' George Sanger The amzing story of 'Britain's Barnum'. £10.99 £10.50 Available now
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Showmen's Engines at War Kay Townsend Threshing, haulage and demolition. £15 Limited availability
The Showmen's War Michael Smith, Stephen Smith, Kevin Scrivens Travelling showmen in the Great War. £5 Available now
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Silver Sands and Golden Memories Daryl T Schlender The history of Silver Beach Amusement Park. £16.99 Available now
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