search for books and compare prices
cover image
The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster
Price
Store
Arrives
Preparing
Shipping

Jump quickly to results on these stores:

The price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new or used; other conditions may also be available.
Jump down to see edition details for: Hardcover | Paperback
Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Amusement Park Books
Publication date March 1, 1988
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780685559499
ISBN-10 0685559491
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $25.95
§As reported by publisher
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
Cedar Point | The Great American Amusement Parks | The American Amusement Park
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: In 1984 America celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful roller coaster device: La Marcus A. Thompson’s switchback railway, erected at Coney Island. Robert Cartmell examines every phase of roller coaster history, from the use of the roller coaster by Albert Einstein to demonstrate his theory of physics, to John Allen’s use of psychology in designing one.

Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780879723415
 
from Popular Pr of Bowling Green State (March 1, 1986)
9780879723415 | details & prices | 8.50 × 11.50 × 1.00 in. | 2.45 lbs | List price $42.95
About: In 1984 America celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful roller coaster device: La Marcus A.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780685559499 Book cover for 9780879723422
 
The price comparison is for this edition
from Amusement Park Books (March 1, 1988)
9780685559499 | details & prices | List price $25.95
About: In 1984 America celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful roller coaster device: La Marcus A.
from Popular Pr of Bowling Green State (June 28, 1987)
9780879723422 | details & prices | 252 pages | 8.50 × 10.75 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $34.95

Pricing is shown for items sent to or within the U.S., excluding shipping and tax. Please consult the store to determine exact fees. No warranties are made express or implied about the accuracy, timeliness, merit, or value of the information provided. Information subject to change without notice. isbn.nu is not a bookseller, just an information source.