Today, a sense of nostalgia and the irresistible urge to play have combined to make arcade memorabilia and antique arcade games one of the hottest collectible fields of our time. This book is filled with 447 color photos of the greatest games ever to hit the arcade scene-the earliest arcades' strength testers and fortune tellers, perennial favorites like baseball games and SKEE-BALL, wild pinball games from the middle of the century, and modern electronic video game like PAC MAN and Q*BERT. While American manufacturers have maintained a solid grip on the market, some interesting offerings are included from foreign manufacturers. Also included are a section on novelty products, a detailed discussion of the development of different game trends, a history of significant manufacturers and designers, and a thorough price guide. Kurtz shares tips on how to begin moving in the arcade trading circuit, how to locate your favorite games, and how to maintain and repair your collection. Beginning collectors and long-time fans alike will find Kurtz's information helpful. With its foreword by Sha-Na-Na's Screamin' Scott Simon this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the games of yesteryear-and of today!
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Bill Kurtz lives in Willoughby, Ohio and has written extensively on arcade games.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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If you are into pinball you will love this book.,
By vbehan@aol.com (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Arcade Treasures With Price Guide: With Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Pictures, pictures and more pictures of your favorite pinball machines and arcade machines. A bargain at the reduced price, too. This is my favorite arcade book of several I own.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding overview of coin-op history with great photos.,
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This review is from: Arcade Treasures With Price Guide: With Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Book shows developing history of coin-op machines, with most detail from the 30's through the 80's. All types of amusements covered, with heavy concentration on pinball. This book got me hooked on the subject and prompted my first pinball purchase.
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A stroll down memory lane,
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This review is from: Arcade Treasures With Price Guide: With Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Book was filled with pictures of games I played as a kid. Lots of great pics and wonderful content. Price guide is not a reason to buy this book. But if you want to find a game from a long time ago this is it.
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