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Coney Island: The People'S Playground
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At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century, Coney Island Was The Uncontested Epicenter Of Americas Emerging Mass Culture. It Was The Quintessential American Resort: The Birthplace Of The Amusement Park, The Hot Dog, And The Roller Coaster. Its History Is One Of Breathtaking Transformation And Reinvention. Celebrated For Its Glittering Amusement Parks And Its Enormous Crowds, It Was In Times Past A Mecca Of Grand Hotels, Race Tracks, Beer Gardens, Gambling Dens, Concert Saloons, And Dance Halls. A New Mass Culture Began To Take Shape There. Its Harshest Critics Decried It As Bedlam By The Sea, But Others Deemed It As A Necessary Outlet For The Masses Where The Democratic Spirit Was Granted Free Rein. Despite Its Precipitous Decline, Coney Island Remains A Metaphor For The American Amusement Industry And The Hundreds Of Honkytonk Resorts And Amusement Parks It Has Spawned.Coney Island: The Peoples Playground Is The First New History Of Coney Island In Almost Half A Century, Tracing Its Evolution And Cultural Impact As An Amusement Center From Its Earliest Development As A Seaside Resort To The Present Day Mermaid Parade. Presented In A Photodocumentary Format Featuring More Than One Hundred Vintage Photos, Archival Material, Personal Accounts, And Contemporary Sources, The Book Evokes The Atmosphere Of The Resort As Experienced By Those Who Visited It During Its Heyday. Through The Reminiscences Of Nineteenth And Twentieth Century Writers, Literary Figures, And Amusement Historians, Michael Immerso Traces Coney Islands Remarkable Evolution And Subsequent Decline, While At The Same Time Examining The Remarkable Individuals And Complex Social Forces That Contributed To Its Rise And Fall.Coney Island Is Not Merely A Documentary Of The Amusement Industry Or The Story Of A Fabled Amusement Park, But Rather A Narrative Of The Way Americans, And Particularly Immigrants And Urban Americans, Came To Regard The Pursuit Of Leisure As Part Of Their National Birthright.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Coney Island: The People's Playground'? A: The main theme of 'Coney Island: The People's Playground' is the historical evolution of Coney Island as a cultural and amusement center, exploring its significance in American mass culture from its beginnings to its modern-day identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Coney Island: The People's Playground' is Michael Immerso.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Coney Island: The People's Playground' is a hardcover book presented in a photo-documentary format, featuring historical photographs and archival material.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as a new condition item.
- Q: When was 'Coney Island: The People's Playground' published? A: The book was published on October 21, 2002.
- Q: What notable features are included in the book? A: The book includes over one hundred vintage photos, archival materials, and personal accounts that evoke the atmosphere of Coney Island during its peak.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Coney Island: The People's Playground'.
- Q: Can this book be considered a good resource for learning about American leisure culture? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into how Americans, particularly immigrants and urban dwellers, view leisure as part of their cultural identity.
- Q: Does the book cover the decline of Coney Island? A: Yes, it examines the decline of Coney Island along with its rise, focusing on the social forces and individuals that contributed to its transformation.