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Zamboni: The Coolest Machines On Ice
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Enjoy a (slow) spin around the old rink in the only history of the worldfamous Zamboni ice resurfacernow available in an updated edition to celebrate the 70th birthday of these iconic machines!Until 1949, resurfacing an ice rink required an ungainly tractorpulled shaver followed by three or four workers scooping away the shavings and then spraying and squeegeeing water. The processincluding the refreezingtook more than an hour, as skaters or hockey players waited patiently. That all changed when a tireless inventor by the name of Frank J. Zamboniwho also happened to own a skating rink in Southern Californiaput his mind to creating a quality sheet of ice in a shorter time.The story of the machines the Zamboni Company has producednow as beloved among sports enthusiasts as ice skates and hockey pucksis fully told in this funfilled history of machineage ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that forever changed the nature of ice sports. Inside this official illustrated story, created with the cooperation of the Zamboni Company, you'll be greeted by a wealth of visual material from their archives. Explore: The early development of Zamboni iceresurfacing machines How they work and have evolved over the years The story behind figureskating legend Sonja Henie's personal Zamboni ice resurfacers Anecdotes from drivers Stories behind paint schemes Colorful tales about Zamboni ice resurfacer drivers And much more Witness the design and workings of the latest models, such as the world's first OEM lithiumionpowered ice resurfacer, and read fun new Zamboni tales and milestones, like the 12,000th machine delivered and the 2018 formation of Zamboni Europe in Sweden. Entertaining sidebars explore the appeal of Zamboni machines, take you inside Zamboni facilities, examine the companys other lesswellknown machines, and highlight Zamboni machines' television and film 'roles.'The only book on the subject not geared for young kids, Zamboni: The Coolest Machines on Ice offers sports enthusiasts a funfilled and informative look at one of the most beloved machines on four wheels!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Zamboni: The Coolest Machines on Ice'? A: The book covers the history and development of the Zamboni ice resurfacer, detailing its invention by Frank J. Zamboni and its impact on ice sports.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Zamboni: The Coolest Machines on Ice' is Eric Dregni.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is published in a new edition to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Zamboni machines.
- Q: When was 'Zamboni: The Coolest Machines on Ice' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: This book is not geared towards young children; it is aimed at sports enthusiasts and adults interested in the history of Zamboni machines.
- Q: What unique features does the book include? A: The book includes visual material from Zamboni archives, anecdotes from drivers, and entertaining sidebars exploring various aspects of Zamboni machines.
- Q: Does the book discuss recent developments in Zamboni technology? A: Yes, the book covers the latest models, including the world's first OEM lithium-ion-powered ice resurfacer.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under History.