Complete Pinball Book : Collecting the Game and Its History

Complete Pinball Book : Collecting the Game and Its History
ISBN: 9780764337857
Publication Date: 1 April 2011

Pinball-ology! For enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who has flipped, bumped, or banked a silver ball, the 3rd revised edition of pinball amusements has arrived! Extensive historical research details the progression of pinball over the decades, with updated statistics and pricing values. Learn about the historic changes from electromechanical to solid state components, sounds to talking machines, all about flippers and bumpers, and world pinball information for this favourite pastime. Full-colour photos of vintage 1930s through and including contemporary pinball machines are shown along with how-to tricks and slingshot treats. Varied themes are explored touching popular icons such as Indiana Jones, Charlie?s Angels, and Flash Gordon, but wider topics such as cowboys and Indians, outer space, or beautiful women are here, too. A video pinball list, video modes, and historical summary are included. Tilt! AUTHOR: Marco Rossignoli was born in Verona, Italy, and now resides in the town of Newcastle on the eastern coast of Australia where, in the late 70s, he played his first pinball game. He?s been playing ever since. SELLING POINTS: ?Detailed history of machines from the 1930s through and including contemporary pinball games ?A listing of over 3,000 games, statistics, and pricing information ?916 photos include close-ups, flyers, rare prototypes, and games *