An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
This 1st edition of Jerry Ayliffe's book on coin-op machines was published in 1981. Close to the start of the boom in coin-op collecting and at the very forefront of the cataloging of machine types and values. Superceded by volumes 2 and 3, with essentially the same information, but a nice historical volume.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 288 pages.
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BK143 $24.95
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An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
Here is the 2nd edition of the Jerry Ayliffe book on coin-op machines. Separate sections for the different types of coin-op machines, in a size that makes it easy to take with you to shows and flea markets.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 312 pages.
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BK139 $29.95
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An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
Now in its 3rd edition, with updated prices, Jerry Ayliffe's book was one of the first to establish prices for the many machines that were being sought by collectors. Separate sections for the different types of coin-op machines, in a size that makes it easy to take with you to shows and flea markets.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 344 pages.
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BK028 $24.95
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Amusement Machines
Part of the British Shire series of books, Lynn Pearson has put together a nice little volume on coin-op machines. Even though it is only 32 pages, it contains many photos and much information that is not found in other books.Soft cover, 6" by 8" format, 32 pages. ISBN No. 0-7478-0179-7.
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BK130 $60.00
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Arcade Fever
Arcade fever took the country by storm in the early 80s. Now that generation have become the collectors of these vintage video games and the fever is back. John Sellers has compiled a tribute to all the quarter sucking classics that we remember fondly. Lots of color photos of all the classic games, along with historical information. A must for the library of the video game collector or fan.Soft cover, 160 pages. ISBN No. 0-7624-0937-1.
BK158 $24.95
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Illustrated Historical Guide to Arcade Machines, Volume 1
This book by Dick Bueschel and Steve Gronowski was originally scheduled to be part of a series of five books covering the history and listing photos and descriptions of 500 different arcade machines. Alas, this is the only volume that ever made it to print. And with the recent increased interest in arcade machines, it has become a very sought after title.Soft cover, 304 pages. ISBN No. 086667-051-3.
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BK120 $59.95
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Arcade Treasures
A great book for the collector who is interested in more than one type of coin-op machine. Bill Kurtz has assembled a great collection of flyers and photographs which are reproduced here, most in color.Hard cover, 176 pages.
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BK018 $39.95
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Arcades and Slot Machines
This book by Paul Braithwaite comes to us from "across the pond" and is a study of a vintage penny arcade. A must have for anyone interested in British wall machines and English slots. Also has a nice section on the history of these classic machines.Soft cover, 6" by 8 1/2" format, 106 pages.
BK033 $49.95
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Arcadia, Slot Machines of Europe & America
If the English machines, of all types, interest you then this is a must have book. Jean-Claude Baudot has assembled a fantastic collection of photographs that showcase the less often seen machines that reside in Europe. Wonderfully photographed, mostly in full color. A nice section of coin-op history as well. You will really enjoy this book.Hard cover, 165 pages. ISBN No. 0-7104-2052-8.
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BK132 $125.00
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Automatic Pleasures, The History of the Coin Machine
Here is another book on coin-ops that comes from Great Britain. Nic Costa has woven together a wonderful historical record of the coin machine from the English perspective. Published in 1988, it has become a very desirable book to have in ones library, especially for the collector who is interested in English wall games and "What the Butler Saw" type machines. Very well illustrated, with many photos in color.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 7" by 10" format, 222 pages. ISBN No. 1-870703-00-6.
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BK093 $125.00
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Price Guide to Classic Video Games
David Ellis has taken on the Herculean task of compiling a price guide for not only coin operated video games but home systems and cartridges as well. Includes historical information and photos of many of the games we spent too much money on during the 80s.Soft cover, 6" by 9" format, 469 pages. ISBN No. 0-375-72038-3.
BK167 $19.95
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Coin-ops On Location
If you have ever looked for photographs of locations that include coin operated machines you know how difficult it can be to find them, at any price. Well, Dick Bueschel and Eric Hatchell did all the work and have assembled a very impressive book of coin-op machines on location. This is a large part of the impressive collection of postcards and photographs that Dick had put together over the years.This copy is autographed by the author, Dick Bueschel.
Hard cover, 10" by 8" format, 144 pages. ISBN No. 0-9638176-0-4.
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BK095 $195.00
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Collector's Guide to Vintage Coin Machines
Written by the late, great Dick Bueschel, this is a perfect starter book for anyone who in interested in coin operated machines. Sections on all the major types of machines, with hundreds of great color photographs. 2nd edition with updated price guide. (When printing the 2nd edition, part of the index and price guide was inadvertently omitted. Copies purchased from us has this information included.)Hard cover, 220 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-0579-4.
BK026 $39.95
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Drop Coin Here
Here it is, Ken Rubin's holy grail of coin-op books. Page after page of great photographs of many different types of coin operated machines. Also includes a copy of the original price guide for the book, BK174.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 96 pages.
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BK013 $125.00
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Coin Game's Value Guide
and Rarity Supplement
Soon after the book Drop Coin Here came out, "Mr. Russell" produced this updated price guide for the machines
listed in it. A nice supplement to the landmark coin-op book.Soft cover, 12 pages. No ISBN No.
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BK174 $6.00
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Electronic Games
This ex-library book, written in 1982, chronicles the creation of the video game industry as an offshoot of the computer. Originally written as a children's book, it is a nice historical reference just the same.Hard cover, 7" by 9" format, 64 pages.
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BK053 $18.95
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The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games
Bill Kurtz has done it again. A pioneer in the publishing of books on coin-op machines, his Slot Machines and Coin-op Games and Arcade Treasures have become stapes in everyone's coin-op book library. Ten years ago most people thought that there would never be a market for video games among coin-op collectors. Boy were we wrong. This is a must have book for your collection.Hard cover, 9" by 11" format, 238 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-1925-6.
BK151 $39.95
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles, Oak Furniture to Pharmacist's Equipment
Put out by Time-Life Books in 1979, this book has a very nice section on penny arcade and pinball machines.Hard cover, 14 pages of fabulous color photographs.
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BK006 $29.95
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100 ans de Machines A Sous
This is one of the nicest coffee table books on slot machines ever published. Hundreds of color photographs, many of machines not shown in any other book. A nice mixture of American and European machines of all types. This is a large format book with page after page of beautiful photography. The only drawback is that the text is all in French, but a fantastic book to look at anyway.Hard cover, 10" by 12 1/2" format, 176 pages. ISBN No. 2-86227-133-0.
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BK177 $145.00
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The Penny Arcade Price Guide
If you are a penny arcade machine collector, you need to carry this book with you when you go to auctions and antique shows. Using a panel of pricing experts, Larry Bieza developed a system for setting the values of the games you find. Separate sections for the different types of arcade machines.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 82 pages.
BK021 $16.00
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Slot Machines and Coin-op Games
This was the first coin-op book to be sold in the major book store chains. Bill Kurtz assembled a beautiful book of photographs from the flyers in his collection and it has become a staple for coin-op book collectors.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 128 pages.
Note: Cover designs may vary.
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BK022 $28.95
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Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records
If you were in the group who spent all your available quarters on video games and pinballs during the 80s and 90s, and still remember the day you put your initials in with the high score of all time, this is the book for you. Check your top score against the best in the world.Soft cover, 6" by 9" format, 936 pages. ISBN No. 1-887472-25-8.
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