Advertising Clocks
Even though this book is not strictly coin-op related, many of that collector group also like to collect them. Written by Michael Bruner, it is full of color photos of just about every type of advertising clock you can imagine.By the way, Michael Bruner is the keyboard player for the rock group Rare Earth.
Soft cover, 8 1/2" by 11" format, 127 pages. ISBN No. 0-88740-790-0.
BK155 $29.95
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BK155A $65.00
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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American Jukebox, The Classic Years
Vincent Lynch has assembled a fantastic collection of photographs of class A restored jukeboxes, beautifully photographed against black backgrounds for a striking appearance. Also a nice section on jukebox history.Soft cover, 112 pages. ISBN No. 0-87701-678-X.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK016 $29.95
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American Jukebox, The Classic Years
The same great book in a hard cover edition with dust jacket.Hard cover, 112 pages. ISBN No. 0-87701-722-0.
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BK184 $44.95
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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 Superceded by volumes 2 and 3, with essentially the same information, but a nice historical volume.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 288 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
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.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK130 $60.00
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Amusement Tokens of the United States and Canada
This is the most difficult book on amusement token collecting to find. Very similar to the book Video Arcade, Pinball, Slot Machine, and Other Amusement Tokens of North America (BK003) but has the addition of hundreds of photographs of the tokens listed.Soft cover, 136 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK067 $95.00
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The Anatomy of a Vintage Slot Machine
Back in 1978, Dan Post of Post Era Books painstakingly reproduced a booklet put out by the Mills Novelty Co. in 1933. A nice piece of historical literature that any slot machine collector would enjoy.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 46 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK015 $65.00
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Antique Cash Registers 1880-1920, The Yellow Book
Henry Bartsch and Larry Sanchez, back in 1987, wanted to put together a book to get the information that they had about cash registers to the collector group for these sought after hunks of brass. The result was this book. Made in a very small quantity, with each book stamped with its own production number, this book has been a very difficult one to find for the cash register collector. Many drawings and photos that are not available in any other resource.A very nice addition to the cash register collector's library.
Soft cover, 129 pages. No ISBN No.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK181 $125.00
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Price Guide to Antique Slot Machines
Richard and Barbara Reddock were one of the first couples to attempt to catalog and put prices on early slot machines, way back in 1981. Numerous black and white photos, plus many more in color, of slot machines. A well written buyer's handbook that covers collecting, buying, pricing, playing strategies, rare machines, technical and historical information and information on the legality of collecting slots. This seldom seen book is a nice addition to the slot collectors library.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 296 pages. ISBN No. 0-87069-332-8.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK144 $44.95
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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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
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.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
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.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK132 $125.00
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Automata & Mechanical Toys
One of the fascinating areas of toy production in the early years was the automaton. Designed to look as realistic as possible, dolls would be able to write, or play music or games. Some were designed to be operated with a coin and are very sought after collectibles. This book covers all the different facets of the genre.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 7" by 10" format, 200 pages. ISBN No. 0904041-32-8.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK115 $44.95
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Automatic Pianos
Arthur Ord-Hume is recognized as the expert in this area of collecting and has put together a very extensive volume on the pianola, barrel piano and Aeolian orchestrelle. Over 500 pages and includes a nice color section of restored pianos and a section on vintage advertisements for these machines. Not too much reference to the coin-op versions but a nice addition to the library of anyone who collects them.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 504 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-2024-6.
BK180 $89.95
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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.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK093 $125.00
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Automatic Vending Machines
Part of the British Shire series of books, Colin Emmins chronicles the evolution of the vending machine. Written from a British perspective but still a valuable resource for the vending machine collector. Photos and historical data that is not found in other books.Soft cover, 6" by 8" format, 32 pages. ISBN No. 0-7478-0287-4.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).