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Step back into the holiday season of the late 1970s with this complete five‑issue December 1978 set of Amusement Business, the industry’s long‑running trade journal covering theme parks, fairs, carnivals, live entertainment, and touring music acts. This collection includes the December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1978 issues, offering a full month of reporting filled with rare photos, operational insights, and behind‑the‑scenes coverage treasured by theme park collectors, fair and carnival historians, and vintage ephemera enthusiasts.

Across these December issues, you’ll find standout coverage from major attractions and entertainment organizations of the era, including Hershey Park, Kings Island, Marriott Corp, Disneyland, and the hit musical The Wiz. Articles highlight winter operations, holiday promotions, park updates, and the evolving landscape of America’s amusement industry as it closed out 1978.

Entertainment sections feature notable touring artists and acts of the time, including Aerosmith, Sunshine Express, and Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass, capturing the crossover between amusement venues and the booming live‑music business that Amusement Business documented so well.

Condition notes are fully disclosed for accuracy. The December 2 issue has a tear on the front page. The remaining issues show typical vintage newsprint aging such as yellowing, small edge tears, and normal handling wear from long‑term storage. All pages are present, and nothing affects readability or the understanding of the content. Each issue retains its original mailing label, adding authentic provenance collectors appreciate.

This complete month‑long snapshot of the amusement industry captures a moment when theme parks, fairs, and live entertainment were rapidly evolving, making it an ideal addition for collectors preserving the history of America’s attractions and touring entertainment culture.