Kevin Baker

Journalist and author, known for his novel "Dreamland," which is set at the Dreamland theme park in Coney Island.

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Aug 13, 2025 • 42min

Dreaming of Coney Island's Dreamland

Visual artist Zoe Beloff and journalist Kevin Baker dive into the captivating history of Coney Island's Dreamland, an amusement park that dazzled with bizarre attractions like trips to Hell and rides for little people. Beloff shares her imaginative take where Freud’s disciples reimagine Dreamland with overtly Freudian themes, tapping into deep psychological concepts. Baker discusses the park's complex legacy, blending nostalgia with darker aspects of early 20th-century society, making Dreamland a fascinating blend of fantasy and reality.

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