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joylandbooks.com Online bookstore specialising in books and DVDs on amusement parks, roller coasters, fairgrounds, circus and the British seaside holiday

Joyland Books is a family-run bookstore, specialising in the sale of books about amusement parks, roller coasters, fairgrounds and circuses. Based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Joyland Books was launched in April 2000, and since that date has grown to be the number one provider of specialist books within these areas on the World Wide Web. Joyland Books provides an international service, now selling books, DVDs, CD-ROMs, music and magazines on this subject to every country in the World.

Clacton Pier: The First 150 Years by Norman Jacobs is a fitting tribute to one of Britain’s best-known seaside landmarks...
15/03/2026

Clacton Pier: The First 150 Years by Norman Jacobs is a fitting tribute to one of Britain’s best-known seaside landmarks, charting the story of the pier from its opening in 1871 through to the present day. Written to mark Clacton Pier’s 150th anniversary, the book draws on photographs, memories and historical material gathered from the local community, former owners and others closely connected with the attraction, helping to bring its long and varied history vividly to life. The result is an authoritative yet accessible account of a much-loved pier that has played an important part in Clacton’s past and continues to be central to its identity today.

https://www.joylandbooks.com/books_new/clacton-pier.htm

Seaside Splendour by Martin Easdown and Caroline Bilson is a richly themed celebration of the grand pleasure buildings t...
22/02/2026

Seaside Splendour by Martin Easdown and Caroline Bilson is a richly themed celebration of the grand pleasure buildings that defined Britain’s seaside golden age, from 1823 to 1939. Covering resorts across Great Britain and the Isle of Man, Martin Easdown explores the remarkable architecture created for leisure and entertainment - those ambitious, eye-catching structures that helped make the coast such a powerful part of popular culture. Easdown is widely recognised for his extensive writing on British seaside history and piers, making this an especially strong choice for readers who enjoy authoritative but accessible books on traditional resort culture and its built legacy.

https://www.joylandbooks.com/books_new/seaside-splendour.htm

Journalist and fairground historian Guy Belshaw turns his spotlight westwards in Famous Fairs of the West, a richly illu...
01/01/2026

Journalist and fairground historian Guy Belshaw turns his spotlight westwards in Famous Fairs of the West, a richly illustrated paperback celebrating the charter fairs of the West of England. Part calendar, part local history, the book traces how ancient fairs evolved into today’s travelling showgrounds, with chapters on favourites such as Helston Flora, Wells May Fair, Barnstaple Charter Fair, Summercourt, Tavistock Goose Fair and Bampton. Published 31 October 2024, it’s ideal for collectors and fairground fans alike.

https://www.joylandbooks.com/books_new/famous-fairs-of-the-west.htm

Joyland Books is pleased to announce a striking new photographic title: Wagenpark Circus Tony Boltini 1946–1980 by Henk ...
01/01/2026

Joyland Books is pleased to announce a striking new photographic title: Wagenpark Circus Tony Boltini 1946–1980 by Henk van den Berg.

This 66-page volume features around 300 photos documenting the vehicles and transport fleet (“wagenpark”) of the great Dutch circus Toni Boltini, covering the years 1946 to 1980 - a fascinating visual record of a touring circus in its post-war heyday.Wagenpark Circus Tony Boltini 1946-1980 by Henk van den Berg

Note that the text is in Dutch.

https://www.joylandbooks.com/books_new/wagenpark-circus-tony-boltini-1946-to-1980.htm

Two new titles shine a light on very different corners of show business history. The History of Ginnett's Circus 1827-19...
01/01/2026

Two new titles shine a light on very different corners of show business history. The History of Ginnett's Circus 1827-1924 by Stuart McMillan follows the generations behind Ginnett’s Circus, tracing the family story. More...

The Great Carmo by the same author explores the remarkable career of an Australian-born all-round entertainer—juggler, strongman and sharpshooter—who rose to become one of the leading magicians of his era, filling theatres and touring with a menagerie of wild animals, before building Britain’s largest tenting circus. It charts his partnership with a young Bertram Mills, a dramatic run of misfortunes as winter touring brought tents down under snow and fire, and a final return to magic, ending with a poignant decline from a grand mansion to hard times.

https://www.joylandbooks.com/books_new/history-of-ginnetts-circus-1827-to-1924.htm

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