Roller Coasters

by Scott Rutherford

Roller Coasters captures all the excitement and energy surrounding America's favorite amusement park ride. Here with a thoroughly researched text are 200 rare and wonderful photographs and other material depicting the roller coaster's evolution and rapid ascent to the top of the amusement ride food chain. In addition, this book reveals many other interesting aspects of roller coasters, from how they work to who designs and builds them. You'll also learn where some of the best roller coasters are located as well as how the seat you choose affects your ride experience. So climb in, pull the lap bar done, and prepare yourself for a ride on some of the wildest roller coasters ever to see the light of day.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[George Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly spectacular history of roller coasters that digs deep enough to make you want to learn more. It does stop at the millennium, but it is a great resource for anyone wanting a sold and well done treatise on the roller coaster phenomenon and those who brought us some of the greatest coasters ever.

[Ronald Wilcox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting history of the roller coaster from the late 1800’s until 2000. Lots of pictures. Tends to repeat itself in the text a lot by referencing the same coasters and aspects of those coasters again and again. Good description of the technology developed and the evolution of the rides.