The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster
The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster
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Book Notes: Covers clean with light shelf wear; spine lettering bright with no visible creasing. Pages clean and bright; binding tight. Laid in: printed invitation card from the University Art Gallery, University at Albany (SUNY), to an exhibition and author's reception on Sun., Dec. 11, 1988, where Bob Cartmell would sign copies of 'The Incredible Scream Machine'; card front has a roller-coaster drawing with the lettering 'The Incredible Scream Machine ... also coasters as high art, paintings, stained glass, etc. Opening in 1988 Dec. 11th at the University at Albany Art Gallery'.
Author(s): Robert Cartmell
Publication year: 1987
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amusement Park Books
Condition: Very GoodISBN:
An illustrated history of the roller coaster, with chapters on early European coasters, America's first roller coaster, La Marcus A. Thompson, John A. Miller, the coasters of the Roaring Twenties, Kings Island, Disneyland and metal coasters, and the coaster boom. In his preface Cartmell writes that the book took nearly eleven years to complete and drew on interviews with coaster designers and on picture postcards. Appendices explain how a coaster works and list Philadelphia Toboggan Company roller coasters from 1904 to 1975.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
