verticalzero Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Is this book worth buying as it sells for $200 +...? http://www.rollercoastersofthepacificnw.com/pages/legends.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 $200+? That's pretty hefty. It's a nice book, but I don't think it's worth that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 $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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 No coaster publication or artifact is worth $200 IMO, but that's just me. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 $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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 In a word, No. You could probably buy a nice woman for the night at $200. No wonder coaster enthusiasts don't get laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I own this too and I bought it when I used to be in ACE wayyyyyy back when aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Borders. http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=4117486&srchTerms=harry+g+traver&mediaType=1&srchType=Keyword 20.00 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director_Guy Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I just think it's funny that the guy's name is Dick Munch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 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!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 There's a copy on eBay right now (http://cgi.ebay.com/Harry-G-Traver-Legends-of-Terror-by-Richard-Munch_W0QQitemZ330108722928QQihZ014QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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