Creating my own Nemesis | John Wardley

This autobiography is a fascinating look into the life and the mind of the incredible man who designed almost all rides, in particular roller coasters in Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures, two of England's best theme parks. 

 This is a really good book, it not only gives a detailed insight into theming, special effects and the theme park industry, it sheds light on all forms of the entertainment industry, from the circus to the James Bond film sets to the invention of Charlie Pluckett, a revolutionary animatronic which inspired the first at Madame Tussauds.    

 Though it is mainly focussed on the authors incredible career (seriously, he performed magic, created special effects for films and stage shows, engineered animatronics and finally designed some incredible world-first and world-class coasters!) this is a really insightful read for anyone interested in the entertainment industry. 

 177 Pages

8/10

ABR Rating: B
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