All About Pinball
Bobbye Natkin and Steve Kirk have put together a very nice book on the history and nostalgia surrounding the hobby of pinball collecting and playing. This is one of the earlier pinball books and is quite difficult to find, especially in good condition.Soft cover, 8" by 10 1/2" format, 120 pages. ISBN No. 0-448-14021-7.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK147 $95.00
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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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK130 $60.00
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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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Bally Bingo Pinball Machines
If you are into bingo pinball machines, this is the bible. Jeffrey "the bingo doctor" Lawton has put together not only the information as to the inner workings of these unique machines, but explains some of the finer points of playing them as well. Hundreds of photos and illustrations.Hard cover, 160 pages.
BK031 $39.95
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The Care and Feeding of Your Pinball Machine
This little book is sought by pinball collectors because of the practical information and the great illustrations it contains. It has been reprinted, but this is the original color version issued by Bally.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 20 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK117 $19.95
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Charles Bell, The Complete Works 1970-1990
Artist Charles Bell is best known for his paintings that are almost surreal in their detail. This book, compiled by Henry Geldzahler, contains most of the works that he did relating to pinball machines and gumball machines, plus a few other things thrown in for good measure. This is the book for the Charles Bell fan who also likes coin-ops.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 144 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK012 $65.00
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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 both of the authors, Dick Bueschel and Eric Hatchell.
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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The Complete Pinball Book
And complete it is. Marco Rossignoli has taken the history of pinball and woven it into a massive book grouped by feature. This new approach is coupled with over 900 fantastic color photographs of pinball machines. A great coffee table book.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 320 pages.
BK032 $59.95
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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.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
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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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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK006 $29.95
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Encyclopedia of Pinball, Volume 1
Volume 1 of the projected 6 volume set on the history of pinball. Written by Dick Bueschel, it begins the journey that began in the 30s. Also contains a list of the names of all the pinball machines built from 1930 to 1933 and has a section on 100 of the most collectible pinball games.Hard cover, 254 pages. ISBN No. 1-889933-01-5.
BK036 $49.95
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Encyclopedia of Pinball, Volume 2
The second volume of the landmark pinball series by Dick Bueschel. 100 more great pinball machine photos and descriptions listed as well as the history of pinball from 1934 - 1936.Hard cover, 252 pages. ISBN No. 1-889933-02-3.
BK121 $49.95
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D. Gottlieb & Co. Instruction & Service Manual
This book is a reproduction of the original Gottlieb publication. It is a valuable resource for the troubleshooting of Gottlieb pinball machines. Learn how to repair the machines in your collection and pick up the non-working bargains that you can now fix yourself.Soft cover, 74 pages.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK079 $21.95
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An Introduction to Coin Operated Amusement Games
A nicely done reprint of this very informative book on the basics of pinball and arcade game repair.Soft cover, 65 pages.
BK112 $18.95
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Mad Dog and His Art
This book was a labor of love by Gene Cunningham to document and honor artist Dave Christensen and his work in the pinball field. It covers all the machines that Dave was involved with and includes many never before seen drawings and artwork. Also includes some information on Dave's work in the slot machine and arcade game areas. Printed on a limited run, this is sure to be a collectors item.Hard cover, 8" by 10" format, 130 pages. No ISBN No.
BK173 $48.95
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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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Pinball
Great book of color photographs translated by Phil Goddard.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 80 pages.
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BK010 $19.95
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Pinball!
This is another one of the pinball classics. Roger Sharpe is regarded as the expert insider of the pinball industry, and his book is another of the "must haves" for the serious pinball collector.Soft cover, 192 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK061 $85.00
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Pinball!
The same great book in a hard cover edition with dust jacket.Hard cover, 192 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).