Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Mills Bell Slot Machine
Now in its 3rd edition, this mammoth book will save you money if you collect Mills slot machines. Over 500 photographs accompany step-by-step instructions for all routine maintenance operations to a complete overhaul.Soft cover, 208 pages.
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BK069 $65.00
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Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Pace Bell Slot Machine
With this manual and simple tools, you will be able to keep your collection of Pace slot machines humming. About 350 photographs accompany step-by-step instructions for all routine maintenance operations to a complete overhaul.Soft cover, 144 pages.
BK072 $29.95
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Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Watling Bell Slot Machine
This manual is designed to assist the owner of Watling slot machines. Over 350 photographs accompany step-by-step instructions for all routine maintenance operations to a complete overhaul.Soft cover, 148 pages.
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BK070 $65.00
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Painted Ponies
If you enjoy carousels, either collecting the horses or just riding them, you will want this book on your coffee table. Beautiful all color photos of many of the surviving carousels in the country. Includes a list of the carousels still in operation (as of 1996) to help you plan your vacation trips.Hard cover, 256 pages. ISBN No. 0-939549-01-8.
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BK159 $65.00
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Payout Dice Machines
Payout Dice Machines is part of the Collector's Series of books by Dick Bueschel. It may be a bit esoteric given the fact that few people are even afforded the chance to purchase one of this genre of machine, but the only place much of this information can be found.Soft cover, 118 pages. ISBN No. 1-885160-01-1.
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BK136 $95.00
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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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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.
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BK061 $85.00
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Pinball!
The same great book in a hard cover edition with dust jacket.Hard cover, 192 pages.
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BK161 $145.00
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Pinball Ad Catalog, Vol. 1, 1931 - 1933
Terry Cumming has done a tremendous amount of research in putting together this comprehensive catalog of advertisements from the early days of pinball. Also includes photos and historical information about the manufacturers at that time.Soft cover, 174 pages. ISBN No. 0-9731332-2-8.
BK126 $29.95
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Pinball Ad Catalog, Vol. 2, 1934 - 1935
Terry Cumming does it again with volume 2 of his collection of old ads for pinball machines. An even more comprehensive compilation than volume 1. This set is a must for anyone interested in pre-flipper and payout pins.Soft cover, 364 pages. ISBN No. 0-9731332-0-1.
BK127 $39.95
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Pinball, An Illustrated History
This is a much sought after book by pinball collectors. Written by Michael Colmer, it contains a nice balance of history and vintage photographs.Soft cover, 10" by 10" format, 120 pages. Library of Congress No. 76-20382.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK039 $65.00
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Pinball, An Illustrated History
This is the UK printing of this great book. Same insides, different cover.Soft cover, 10" by 10" format, 120 pages. ISBN No. 0-905310-04-7.
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BK123 $75.00
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Pinball and World War 2, 2nd Edition
Here is another great book by Terry Cumming. During the 2nd World War, manufacturers were restricted from building games because materials were necessary for the war effort. Companies became very creative with revamping games with the materials that were not restricted in order to keep the games coming. This book concentrates on those games and contains many photos and other information not found anywhere else. A great reference book for anyone interested in pinball games from that era.Soft cover, 120 pages. No ISBN No.
BK176 $39.95
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Pinball Art
Pinball Art, by Keith Temple, is one of the nicest pinball picture books that has been produced. Very high quality photography, much of it from the archives of the pinball manufacturers. A must have for the pinball book collector.Hard cover, 9 1/2" by 12" format, 127 pages. ISBN No. 1-872532-10-1.
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BK081 $95.00
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Pinball Collector's Resource, Millennium Edition
The long awaited updated copy of the Pinball Collector's Resource is now here. Greatly expanded from the previous editions, this is a wealth of information for the pingame collector. Done in two separate volumes, one for the bookshelf and one to take with you when "hunting" for pinball machines.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 288 pages, 3 1/4" by 5 1/4" format, 222 pages.
BK092 $44.95
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The Pinball Compendium, 1930s - 1960s
Michael Shalhoub has put together an impressive picture book of classic pinball games from the 1930s through the 1960s. Over 600 color photographs! Also includes a wealth of information about the games. Includes price guide and index.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 240 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-1527-7.
BK103 $49.95
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The Pinball Compendium, 1970 - 1981
Here is the second of the compendium trilogy by Michael Shalhoub, this time concentrating on the classic machines of the 70s. Hundreds of color photographs of some of the greatest pinball machines ever made as well as insights into the manufacturing of the games. Includes price guide and index.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 240 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-2074-2.
BK166 $59.95
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The Pinball Compendium, 1982 to Present
Michael Shalhoub completes the Pinball Compendium trifecta with a great all color photo book of the pinball machines from 1982 to 2005. Arranged by year of manufacture, this book ups the bar with almost 300 pages covering all the major contributions from the manufacturers during this era. Includes price guide and index.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 296 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-2300-8.