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Creating my own Nemesis

The Autobiography of the Man Who Designed Alton Towers Big Rides, and Brought the Theme Park to Britain

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Creating my own Nemesis

By: John Wardley
Narrated by: John Wardley
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The autobiography of the man who brought the theme park concept to Britain and created some of the world's most thrilling rides and attractions. He talks about his early beginnings in the theater, circus, and magical cabaret, his time working on some of the most incredible special effects in the James Bond films (including the famous bus crash scene in Live and Let Die), and how he became associated with Madame Tussauds, the world's most famous wax museum. This led to the development of Chessington World of Adventures, then Alton Towers.

Now in its seventh edition, the book answers many questions about how enormous theme park rides are conceived and developed, and the fascinating stories behind them, including his most famous ride, NEMESIS at Alton Towers.

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Thank you John so much for writing this inspirational book! I am now 13 years old and for many years I have dreamed of one day becoming a designer of theming for ride and roller coasters, this book has really given me an insight of the theme park industry, and just generally entertained me, as I have always looked up to you as a roller coaster legend for designing my favourite (not just rides) but experiences at Alton Towers!

I am also very happy that your dream of a woodie has become a reality at Alton Towers. It is really nice to be hearing this in 2019 when the Wicker Man has been so successful.

Tomorrow I am visiting Alton Towers again, and I will be thinking of this the whole time whilst being sent up dive loops and cobra rolls and then hurled through corkscrews and helixes 😊

Truly, thank you!!!!!

Inspiring - Thank you so much!

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What an interesting life John has had. He takes us through his childhood, the family printing business, Great Yarmouth, Barry Island and finally on to his days with Madame Tussauds and finally Merlin Entertainments.
There's circuses, fairgrounds and robotics along the way. We explore ghost train rides, runaway trains, bubble works and of course those incredible roller coasters. All described and narrated superbly by John. He is a legend!

Excellent book

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Before I listened to this book I thought John Wardley was just a very talented Roller Coaster designer. I was stunned to hear how much this man has done and how much he has contributed to the UKs entertainment industry, designing Roller Coasters was just a small part of this mans life and I was beyond amazed to listen to his journey.

Unexpectedly Brilliant

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I’ve listened to this several times now, listening so intently to everything John has to say. It’s fascinating to hear John talking about his childhood and making his dreams become reality. Throughly loved every minute

Totally gripped

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... personally read by the author meams a touch of authenticity, a lovely tale and a page turner

ups and downs of a roller coaster designer

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