Have you ever gone to a theme park and wondered, "How did they do
that?" At last there's a book that shows you. Theme Park Design
reveals the secrets behind some of the world's greatest
attractions. Take a peek behind the scenes, with a theme park
engineer. Aimed at theme park enthusiasts, the book features behind
the scenes information based upon author Steve Alcorn's 35 years
designing attractions. The story follows the development of an
attraction from "Blue Sky" design to opening day. Along the way it
reveals the engineering tricks used to build many fan favorite
rides. "This book shows you the secrets behind the magic," says
Alcorn. Theme Park Design explores ride control, mechanics, audio,
video, lighting, special effects, animated figures, art direction,
and much more, with insider commentary. The author illuminates the
fast-paced world of theme park design through tales of calamity and
triumph, sprinkled with many humorous anecdotes. He also offers
career tips on becoming an Imagineer. A must-read for every theme
park enthusiast
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Rubbish
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 | Review
by: Samore H.
This is a classic case of false advertising. As a civil engineer I expected a design manual with calculations, guidelines and sketches. All the book contains is brainless commentary that would insult the intelligence of a high school student. Would a refund be too much to ask for?
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