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American Federation of Police, 1985. Softcover. Good. Softcover booklet, saddle-stitched/stapled. Light scuffing to wraps. White portions of the front and back covers have mellowed to pale yellow. Stains on the first page (the from the author page). Otherwise good condition. Interesting look at the carnival games of years ago, and how they are rigged to cheat customers.
All About Carnivals by Sorrows, Gene - 1985
by Sorrows, Gene
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All About Carnivals
by Sorrows, Gene
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Miami, FL: American Federation of Police, 1985. Softcover. Very Good+. Wraps; 72pp; Covers clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG+ condition. Ex-carnie exposes the secrets of numerous carnival rackets. Contents: Questions About Carnivals and Fairs; The Worst Games to Play; A Glossary of Terms Used at Carnivals and Games; The Games Most Generally Found at Fairs or Carnivals; Hanky Pank Games; Games of Skill; Group Games; Percentage Games; Build Up Games; Flat Store. Illustrated.
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- Format/Binding Softcover
- Book Condition Used - Very Good+
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- Publisher American Federation of Police
- Place of Publication Miami, FL
- Date Published 1985
- Keywords crime criminals deception fraud carnival games rackets corruption police law
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All About Carnivals
by Sorrows, Gene
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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All about carnivals
by Gene Sorrows
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Santa Maria, California, United States
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N.P. , January 1985. Saddle Stitch/Stapled. Used - Very Good.
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All About Carnivals
by Sorrows, Gene
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Carrollton, Georgia, United States
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North Miami: American Federation of Police, 1985. Staplebound. Very good. Staplebound. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2". 72pp. Mild wear to pictorial staplebound wraps, with some light scattered rubbing. Binding is firm and sound. Pages are clean and unmarked. A very well-presevered copy of this booklet by the self-professed carny of 15 years Gene Sorrows about the dangers and secrets of the midway, endorsed by the American Federation of Police as a "must for the layman." Contents include: Questions About Carnivals and Fairs; The Worst Games to Play; A Glossary of Terms Used at Carnivals and Games; The Games Most Generally Found at Fairs or Carnivals; Hanky Pank Games; Games of Skill; Group Games; Percentage Games; Build Up Games; Flat Store.
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