Richard Munch's book, Harry G. Traver: Legends of Terror

[verticalzero]

Is this book worth buying as it sells for $200 +...?

 

http://www.rollercoastersofthepacificnw.com/pages/legends.html

[steel]

$200+? That's pretty hefty. It's a nice book, but I don't think it's worth that much.

[speedracer]

dang, maybe I should put my original copy on Ebay! It's a great book if you're at all interested in learning more about Traver's insane creations. But I agree with steel, $200 seems pretty steep, not even hard bound or anything.

[ECZenith]

$200?? Wow, is it really that rare? I have quite a few coaster books, I wonder howmuch they're going for.

 

Hehe... Dick Munch? Sorry...

[robbalvey]

No coaster publication or artifact is worth $200 IMO, but that's just me.

 

--Robb

[BarryH]

$200? With 30 more dollars, I can buy a WDW Florida resident season pass for that!

 

Then again, if people really want something, they will pay whatever price for it.

[Shockwave]

In a word, No.

 

You could probably buy a nice woman for the night at $200. No wonder coaster enthusiasts don't get laid.

[CycloneMan]

Wow. I just read this book today! Um, worth $200? No book is! But it has some great pictures and information, but I wouldn't spen that much on it.

 

-Dainan "It was a $25 book, but less for me" Rafferty

[eddie200330]

HARRY G. TRAVER: (1982)

"Legends of Terror"

 

By Richard Munch. This is the one! The famous coaster designer

of the 1920s - 40s is profiled here from his

turn-of-the-century flat rides to his coaster creations that

struck terror in many and excitement in others. Traver's work is

well documented through company catalogs, photos, clippings,

trade advertisements, and diagrams. *(Recommended. Although the

original photo quality is not the best, the book reproduction

work is good. The Crystal Beach Cyclone is well profiled here

with many pictures, a description, and a layout diagram.)

 

Published by:

Amusement Park Books ISBN: 0-935408-02-9

20925 Mastic Road

Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds)

U.S.A.

 

http://cec.chebucto.org/Books/FlatBook.html

 

maybe this will help save about $200!!!!

[ginzo]

Is this book worth buying as it sells for $200 +...?

 

http://www.rollercoastersofthepacificnw.com/pages/legends.html

 

It's an excellent book, but totally not worth $200. I think the highest I'd go would be about $50.

 

Try your local public library (assuming they have them in England). That's how I was able to read that book.

 

If you want a copy for yourself, keep checking eBay. A copy just sold on March 4th for $67.99 USD, which though pricey is a long ways off from $200.

[ebl]

I have a copy and probably paid about $16.95 or so for it waaaaayyyy back in the late '80s just after I joined ACE. Nice little book, but I can't see how it could possibly sell for $200.

 

Eric

[ginzo]

I have a copy and probably paid about $16.95 or so for it waaaaayyyy back in the late '80s just after I joined ACE. Nice little book, but I can't see how it could possibly sell for $200.

 

Eric

 

You're totally right. It's not worth $200. I'll give you $20 for your copy.

[waterviper]

I own this too and I bought it when I used to be in ACE wayyyyyy back when aswell.

[verticalzero]

On Amazon.com, there are 2 sellers, I have to pick the "International Shipping" and they want $250 for it.

 

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0935408029/ref=pd_bbs_sr_olp_1/102-0131908-2077774?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173285693&sr=8-1

 

Anyone got a copy which I can buy for $50

[robbalvey]

Just keep checking eBay. It's not worth $250. Unless it also comes with a hot chick that will give you the best sex of your life.

 

--Robb "Then it's worth $250!" Alvey

[eddie200330]

back on page 1 I gave you a link and an address, also try the ACE website, I believe you can buy it from them also.

[FlyingScooter]

Borders.

 

http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=4117486&srchTerms=harry+g+traver&mediaType=1&srchType=Keyword

 

20.00 bucks

[ginzo]

Borders.

 

http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=4117486&srchTerms=harry+g+traver&mediaType=1&srchType=Keyword

 

20.00 bucks

 

Nice. I just ordered a copy. We'll see if they can pull it off.

[Director_Guy]

I just think it's funny that the guy's name is Dick Munch.

[verticalzero]

Thanks for the info:

 

I don't think my local public library would stock this book as it is was published in the USA.

 

I'll keep checking Ebay.com and ACE Website. If anyone wants to sell theirs or knows of one being sold for up to $50 inc p&p to the UK.

[eddie200330]

I am not sure how the international shipping would be on a book, but the link back on page 1 gives you the book for $14.95!!!!!!

[verticalzero]

One of my fellow European Coaster Clubs members directed me to the below website and I can borrow any DVD and Book for "free".

 

www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com

 

I'm watching a "The Great American Scream Machine" documentary DVD

 

Thanks for everyone's help.

[ginzo]

I just got a postcard from Borders:

 

"The title you special ordered (Harry G. Traver: Legends of Terror) is currently unavailable. To reorder please contact Borders in one to six weeks. Thank you."

 

This is exactly what I expected would happen. I figured I'd go ahead and try though.

[Guest]

There's a copy on eBay right now (http://cgi.ebay.com/Harry-G-Traver-Legends-of-Terror-by-Richard-Munch_W0QQitemZ330108722928QQihZ014QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

 

-Jason