American Coasters: A Thrilling Photographic Ride

A roller coaster mega-fan’s photographic journey across the country in search of the next great thrill.

From Massachusetts to Florida, from New Jersey to California, this book contains adrenaline-inducing images of more than 100 different roller coasters from 21 different parks in 12 states. And for the adrenaline junky searching for that perfect ride, this thrilling look at American coasters also covers nearly 40 featured coaster profiles complete with all the vitals and a brief commentary. Whether you like wood or steel, loops or launches, this book showcases a wide variety of different roller coasters built over the last 90 years at parks like Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Thomas Crymes has ridden more than 350 roller coasters. Enamored with their serpentine beauty, he has been photographing them since 2004 and is forever seeking that perfect shot.