Portraits of America: Coney Island: The Museum of the City of New York

Amusement parks, saltwater swimming, and hot dogs all gained popularity on the sandy patch of Brooklyn known as Coney Island, and helped transform the way the country entertained itself. Brimming with archival photographs and entertaining text, Coney Island takes you on a fascinating tour of America's playground, visiting the glitzy parks, extravagant hotels, and the lively beaches and promenades that made Coney Island a world-renowned resort. Book jacket.John S. Berman is the author of 'Portraits of America: Coney Island: The Museum of the City of New York', published 2003 under ISBN 9780760738870 and ISBN 0760738874.