Mechanical Memories Magazine
Issue: 2007-May - Issue 13 - Page 27
Penny in the Slot Automata and the Working Model by Darren Hesketh
The first comprehensive guide to these peculiar amusements which have entertained
visitors to the seaside, fairground or exhibition for over a century. Over 200 colour
illustrations including many of the rarest coin-operated models and tableaux from the
1860s to the 1970s, with price guide.
Hardback, 224 pages, colour. Our price: £60.00
Jukeboxes By Frank Adams
Documenting over a hundred years of unusual, obscure, mysterious and innovative
American Jukeboxes by Mills, Capehart, Packard, Gabel and Aireon, Edison, United
Ristaucrat and many others, with high quality reproductions of many original
advertisements. Ringbound, 182 pages, colour and b/w. Our price: £30.00
Jukebox Heaven by G Rosendahl and L Wildschut
Worthy contribution from the Dutch enthusiasts, covering all models from the early
1930s to 1962 when the visible mechanism disappeared. Five chapters: AMI, Rock-
Ola, Seeburg, Wurlitzer, the others (Filben, United, Mills, Packard and the European
Tonomat, NSM Beromat etc.) with information on fmding, restoring, pricing and
records. Hardback, 187 pages, colour and b/w (out of print). Our price: £35.00
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 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. Our price: £49.00
Bally's Bingo Pinball Machines by Jeffrey Lawton.
The first book to describe the history, evolution and excitement of this branch of the
pinball species, showcasing a fantastic collection of machines from the 50s and 60s
with original promotional brochures and advertisements.
Hardback, 144 pages, over 290 colour photos. Our price: £32.40
A comprehensive range of Slot Machine, Jukebox and Pinball books can be
purchased in the 'Library' on the pennymachines website
All prices include UK p&p.
Cheques to:
David Lavender
50 Charlemont Road, Walsall, West midlands. WS5 3NQ
Or order online at www.pennymachines.co.uk
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The first comprehensive guide to these peculiar amusements which have entertained
visitors to the seaside, fairground or exhibition for over a century. Over 200 colour
illustrations including many of the rarest coin-operated models and tableaux from the
1860s to the 1970s, with price guide.
Hardback, 224 pages, colour. Our price: £60.00
Jukeboxes By Frank Adams
Documenting over a hundred years of unusual, obscure, mysterious and innovative
American Jukeboxes by Mills, Capehart, Packard, Gabel and Aireon, Edison, United
Ristaucrat and many others, with high quality reproductions of many original
advertisements. Ringbound, 182 pages, colour and b/w. Our price: £30.00
Jukebox Heaven by G Rosendahl and L Wildschut
Worthy contribution from the Dutch enthusiasts, covering all models from the early
1930s to 1962 when the visible mechanism disappeared. Five chapters: AMI, Rock-
Ola, Seeburg, Wurlitzer, the others (Filben, United, Mills, Packard and the European
Tonomat, NSM Beromat etc.) with information on fmding, restoring, pricing and
records. Hardback, 187 pages, colour and b/w (out of print). Our price: £35.00
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 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. Our price: £49.00
Bally's Bingo Pinball Machines by Jeffrey Lawton.
The first book to describe the history, evolution and excitement of this branch of the
pinball species, showcasing a fantastic collection of machines from the 50s and 60s
with original promotional brochures and advertisements.
Hardback, 144 pages, over 290 colour photos. Our price: £32.40
A comprehensive range of Slot Machine, Jukebox and Pinball books can be
purchased in the 'Library' on the pennymachines website
All prices include UK p&p.
Cheques to:
David Lavender
50 Charlemont Road, Walsall, West midlands. WS5 3NQ
Or order online at www.pennymachines.co.uk
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Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).