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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Jennings Slot Machines 1906-1990 (2 Volume Set)
When Dick Bueschel decided to make a comprehensive compilation of Jennings slot machine information he really pulled out all the stops. This two volume set is over 1,200 pages, chock full of every bit of Jennings information that was available. This is a must have set for anyone who is interested in the Jennings line of slot machines.Soft cover, 422 pages and 793 pages. ISBN No. 0-86667-050-5.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK178 $185.00
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Jukebox
Great book of color photographs compiled by Dieter Ladwig.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 80 pages.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK009 $19.95
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Jukebox Art
Chris Pearce tells the story of the development of the jukebox, not through the technical avenue but through the eyes of the artist and designer. Page after page of beautiful photographs to illustrate the point.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 128 pages. ISBN No. 1-872532-09-8.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK128 $49.95
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Jukebox Art Postcard Book
30 postcards made from photographs taken out of the great book Jukebox Art by Chris Pearce.Soft cover, 4" by 6" format. ISBN No. 1-872532-68-3.
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BK110 $24.95
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Jukebox, The Golden Age
An earlier work by Vincent Lynch and Bill Henkin. Page after page of fantastic color photographs of classic jukeboxes. A nice coffee table book (if you have a small coffee table).Hard cover, 7 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 110 pages. ISBN No. 0-89581-035-2.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK064 $34.95
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Jukebox, The Golden Age
Same great book by Vincent Lynch and Bill Henkin in a soft cover edition.Soft cover, 7 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 112 pages. ISBN No. 0-399-50844-9.
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BK196 $24.95
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Jukebox Saturday Night
If you ask anyone who is into jukeboxes to name a book that has been published about them, this is probably the one that they will mention. J. Krivine wrote this coffee table book back in 1977 and it has become a classic. If you don't already have it, get it!Hard cover, with dust jacket, 160 pages.
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BK045 $39.95
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Jukeboxes
Jukeboxes, by Adams, Lukas and Maschke is a nice balance between history and photos of classic jukes. Very nicely done with many historical photographs and reprinting of flyers not found in other books.Hard cover, 136 pages.
BK087 $34.95
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Jukeboxes, A Blast From the Past
Compiled by Scott Wood back in 1992, this book distinguishes itself from the others by being all in color. Created as a companion for jukebox hunting trips, it is still a great reference guide to the different models that are out there.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 126 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK050 $24.95
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Lemons, Cherries and Bell-Fruit-Gum
This book was a long labor of love for Dick Bueschel, and well worth the wait. No other book on slot machines covers the ages like this one. Divided into decades of manufacture, and illustrated with many one of a kind brochures and advertisements from Dick's private collection. This is a must have book for any collectors library.Hard cover, 331 pages. ISBN No. 0-9647836-0-6.
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BK024 $65.00
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Lemons, Cherries and Bell-Fruit-Gum
Here is the same great Lemons, Cherries and Bell-Fruit-Gum book is a limited edition leather bound cover with gold trim.Hard cover, 331 pages. ISBN No. 0-9647836-0-6.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK185 $125.00
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Loose Change Blue Book for Slot Machines
The Loose Change Blue book is a price guide for slot machine values in a pocket size that allows it to be taken to auctions and shows. Dan Mead was a pioneer in the area of price guides for slots and went far beyond just pricing with a lot of information on year of manufacture, the manufacturer itself, a rarity guide, whether or not reproductions exist and accessories that might go with a machine. Even though Dan Mead passed away, and un update has not been done since then, it is still a valid source for price information.Soft cover, 4" by 7" format, 368 pages. ISBN No. 0-934422-52-4.
BK193 $39.95
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Loose Change Red Book for Trade Stimulators and Counter Games
Like its big brother, The Loose Change Blue book for Slot Machines, this volume is a price guide for non-payout machines, in a pocket size that allows it to be taken to auctions and shows. It goes farther than being just a price guide with a lot of information on year of manufacture, the manufacturer itself and a rarity guide. Even though the last update was in 1998, before Dan Mead passed away, it is still a very good source for price information.Soft cover, 4" by 7" format, 110 pages. ISBN No. 0-934422-48-6.
BK194 $17.95
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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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Marvellous Music Machines
This little gem of a book was produced as a catalogue for a travelling exhibition of coin-operated music machines in Canada during the summer and fall of 1977. Some text but mostly photographs of the many and greatly varied group of machines that made up the exhibit.Soft cover, 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 32 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK106 $34.95
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Mills Consoles
This is one of the Coin-op Classics Collector's Series books by Dick Bueschel. Covers many of the console slot machines produced by Mills in the 30s and 40s. Full of reproductions of original literature. A must have book for the console collector or enthusiast. The production run on this book was small and is subsequently hard to findSoft cover, 120 pages.
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BK100 $145.00
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Slot Machines of Yesteryear, Mills of the Thirties, Operator's Companion
This book contains reproductions of product brochures, service literature and advertisements for Mills slot machines produced on the 1930s. A hard cover book for $16.95. How can you go wrong!Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 192 pages.
BK073 $16.95
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Slot Machines of Yesteryear, Mills of the Forties, Operator's Companion
Another in the series from Dan Post. This picks up where BK073 leaves off, compiling the information of the Mills slot machines produced on the 1940s. You need them both!Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 192 pages.
BK074 $16.95
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Music Machines - American Style
This book is a catalog that was published in conjunction with the 1971 Smithsonian Institute exhibition of the evolution of music machines in America. A very nice historical record, showing some of some of the finest pieces in the Smithsonian's collection.Soft cover, 140 pages. No ISBN No.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK101 $34.95
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Celebrating the Future, The History of the NCR Company
In 1984, the NCR Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary and issued this set of four history books to commemorate the occasion. A very well done set with many photos from the early days of cash register manufacture.Soft cover in a hard cover storage box, 168 pages. No ISBN No.
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BK168 $39.95
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Nickelodeon Theatres and Their Music
Q. David Bowers has put together another great work regarding the early days of theatre and music. Plenty of crossover information to coin-operated musical instruments and penny arcades.This copy is autographed by the author, Q. David Bowers.
Hard cover, 212 pages. ISBN No. 0-911572-49-X (hardcover) 0-911572-50-3 (soft cover)
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BK118 $49.95
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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.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK177 $145.00
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Owner's Complete Guide To the Mills Q. T. Slot Machine
If you are a collector, or even just a fan, of the Mills Q. T. slot machine you really should have this book in your library. It is the definitive work on keeping these cute little machines in working order.Soft cover, 160 pages.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK105 $65.00
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Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Bally Electromechanical Slot Machine
If it's the newer Bally slot machines that you love to collect, you will need to have this book in your library. Over 300 photographs and detailed text allow you to keep your collection humming.Soft cover, 236 pages.
BK104 $44.95
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Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Jennings Bell Slot Machine
If you collect Jennings slot machines, you really need this book. Over 450 photographs accompany step-by-step instructions for all routine maintenance operations to a complete overhaul.Soft cover, 163 pages.