News & Reviews News Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! wins several book awards

Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! wins several book awards

By Rene Schweitzer | June 25, 2025

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Roger Carp’s book, Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon, has won several awards.

cover of book with black and white photo

The title won Gold for Best Coffee Table Book from the National Indie Excellence Book Awards; Silver for Best History from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA); Silver for Best Coffee Table Book from IBPA, Silver for Best Cover Design for IBPA, and Silver for Best Pop Culture book from the Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon showcases 100 captivating photo essays that chronicle how Lionel electric trains became a beloved symbol of American culture in the 20th century. It’s published by Project Roar Publishing.

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