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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Bally Slot Machines, Electro-Mechanicals 1964-1980
Marsh Fey has put together the book that you want in your library if you like the Bally slots of the 60s and 70s. Hundreds of photos and copies of flyers for this very collectible family of slot machines. Now in its 3rd edition, it includes a nice cross reference by year of manufacture.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 82 pages. No ISBN No.
BK171 $14.95
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Bally, The World's Game Maker
Christian Marfels has put together the definitive history of the Bally corporation. If you are a Bally fan you will really enjoy reading about the origins of the company and how they got into each area of coin-op manufacture.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 178 pages. ISBN No. 0-9652938-2-3.
BK145 $34.95
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Bill Bickers' Juke-Talk
If you like jukeboxes, and have the inclination to work on them yourself, this book will be a valuable resource. A compilation of articles written for GameRoom and Jukebox Collector magazine, there is a ton of valuable information here.Soft cover, 88 pages.
BK109 $19.95
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Homer E. Capehart, A Senator's Life
If you are interested in jukeboxes you will enjoy this book on the life of the jukebox pioneer, Homer Capehart. An inside look at the early years of the jukebox industry and many photos that are not contained in any other jukebox history book.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 244 pages. ISBN No. 0-87195-054-5.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK149 $29.95
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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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The Carousel Animal
Although this cannot be termed a coin-op book, there is still a lot of interest in carousels, and the carved animals they contain, amongst the coin-op collector group. A fine book with page after page of beautiful color photos of carousel animals. Not just horses, but many other animals as well.Hard cover, 11" by 8 1/2" format, 128 pages.
Note: Dust jacket designs may vary.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK088 $24.95
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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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Classic Soda Machines
This is the original printing of Jeff Walters' popular guide to soda machines.Soft cover, 6" by 9" format, 221 pages.
This edition is out of print (limited availability).
BK043 $44.95
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Classic Soda Machines
Now in its 3rd edition, with an updated price guide, Jeff Walters has assembled a field guide for the soda machine collector that is designed to be kept in your car, not on the book shelf. There are separate sections for the different brands and manufacturers of machines, in an easy to use format.Soft cover, 6" by 9" format, 328 pages.
BK030 $34.95
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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-op on CD
If you like your coin-op reference material high tech, then this CD (works on your computer) is the way to go. Hundreds of color photos of vintage coin operated machines. Over one hour of video (with sound) of rare and unusual devices. Articles by coin-op experts and much more.This CD is out of print (limited availability).
BK046 $40.00
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Coin Operated Scales
Originally issued as a catalog of available parts for coin operated scales by Bill and Jan Berning, it is also chock full of diagrams and adjustment and repair information. A nice reference for the scale collector.Soft cover, 48 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK140 $10.00
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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 the author, Dick Bueschel.
Hard cover, 10" by 8" format, 144 pages. ISBN No. 0-9638176-0-4.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK095 $195.00
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Coin Slot Guides
The Coin Slot Guide series was the brain-child of Dick Bueschel. He saw it as a way to get seldom seen literature for specific machines into the hands of the collectors who had the machines and needed information on repair and restoration. Originally planned to be a series of 100, 34 was as high as he ever got. A very valuable source of information for the specific machines involved.These books are out of print (limited availability).
BK108 $22.95
Indicate desired issue after the part number (i.e. BK108-09)Available issues are listed at right:
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02 Jennings Chief
07 Paces Races
08 Mills Silent "War Eagle"
09 Watling Rol-A-Top/Treasury
11 A C Novelty Multi-Bell
13 Mills Vest Pocket
14 Auto-Bell Hightop Models
16 Bakers Pacers
17 Mills Goosenecks
18 Schall Star
20 Mills Hightops
21 Early Card Machines
22 Yale Wonder Clock
23 Oom Paul
24 Mills 1918-1925 Slot Machines
26 Evans Lucky Lucre & Casino Belles
27 Buckley Digger
28 Caille/Mills Perfection
29 Mills Liberty Bell/Operator Bell
30 Evans Races
31 Jennings Today
32 Buckley Pointmaker/Safari
33 Keeney Super Bell
34 Superior Races
Collectible Picnic Coolers & Ice Chests
This is the companion book to the very comprehensive volumes on soda machines by Jeff Walters. Not exactly coin-op but many coin-op collectors love these additions to their game room decor as well. Many odd brands are covered. Published in 1994, the prices are now out of date but still a valuable book to have when out hunting for machines.Soft cover, 6" by 9" format, 98 pages.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK125 $19.95
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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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Collector's Treasury of Antique Slot Machines from Contemporary Advertising
This book by Peter Bach is a compilation of advertisements that appeared in the trade magazines for slot machines and trade stimulators during the coin-op hey-days of 1925-1950. This is a valuable reference book that should be on your shelf.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 480 pages.
BK076 $26.95
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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.