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STUNT ISLAND: The Official Strategy Guide
Book: Stunt Island: The Official Strategy Guide
Shortly after the release of Stunt Island, came the - 240 page - Official Strategy Guide book by Rick Barba. Published by Prima Publishing in 1993, this text provides the reader with a great deal of additional "depth of information" regarding the simulation and its many facets. Below is what the back cover of the book states:
Go Barnstorming, without getting yourself killed!
  • This indespensable companion to Disney Software's Stunt Island teaches you all the tricks of death-defying, daredevil stunt flying.
  • You also learn about directing and filming great action sequences, complete with history of Hollywood stunt flying and profiles of pilots who made silver screen history.
Learn all about the aircraft, including:
  • General flying tips so you can stay aloft.
  • History and idiosyncrasies of each plane so you know what you're flying.
  • Stunt by stunt advise so you don't crash.
In addition, learn all there is to know about film production, including:
  • Stunt coordination to make it all happen.
  • Set design and filming techniques so that the scene looks great.
  • Creative editing tips to add polish to the finished product.
  • PLUS: How to win the Stunt-Pilot-of-the-Year contest!
  • And, of special interest to lovers of the game, author Rick Barba details the history of Stunt Island's development by giving you an insider's look at the program and an in-depth interview with the design team!
  • This is the only official strategy book for Stunt Island.
Stunt Island: The Official Strategy Guide
by: Rick Barba
Prima Publishing
Rocklin, CA
Copyright 1993
Everything listed above is true, this thing is a treasure trove of information! If you would like to get a copy of this book, I would suggest checking at Amazon.com or eBay. I would think the secondary resellers at Amazon would be your best bet. Go for it, its worth it!

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