The Complete Pinball Book -
Collecting the Game and it's History (with values) by Marco Rossignoli
Second edition with price guide. The biggest and best single volume on the subject to
date, it covers the whole topic from the '30s to the '90s in minute detail, with a listing of
over 3000 games and over 900 colour photographs, including technical close-ups, flyers
and rare pictures. Hardback, 320 pages, colour. Price: £49
The Pinball Compendium: 1930s - 1960s by Michael Shalhoub
Another great pinball book from Schiffer. Arranged chronologically, with good
coverage of the early days and into the sixties. Hundreds of machines, many pictured for
the first time with full descriptions of game features, historical notes, price guide.
Hardback, 240 pages, all colour. Price: £49.50
The Pinball Compendium: 1970 - 1981 by Michael Shalhoub
Companion volume to the above, covering the most prolific era in pinball history.
Hundreds of machines by Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Chicago Coin and other
manufacturers are showcased, many for the first time in print. Exclusive interviews with
the designers and artists, with a listing of values for each machine.
Hardback, 240 pages, 800 colour and 30 b/w photos. Price: £49.50
Pinball Memories: Forty Years of Fun 1958 -1998 by Marco Rossignoli
Another superb book by the author of The Complete Pinball Book. This visual
chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, devotes a
separate chapter to fifty fascinating games, describing their features, cultural influences,
design and artistic trends, historical connections and unique game rules. There is also a
guide to values. Hardback, 273 pages, over 800 colour pictures. Price: £49
Pinball Snapshots - Air Aces to Xenon by Rossignoli and McGuiness
This nicely illustrated full-colour companion volume to Pinball Memories profiles 50
pinballs from the 1930s - 2000, in alphabetically arranged chapters with game rules,
historical information, trivia, designer and artist commentaries etc., plus a final Gallery
photos chapter. Hardback, 272 pages, 505 colour photos. Price: £49.50
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