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Pinball Machines: Everything You Wanted to Know Hardcover – January 1, 2000

by Marco Rossignoli (Author)

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"The pinball machine is a wonderful invention. It has managed to combine the unpredictability of a rolling, bouncing silver ball, as unpredictable as the flip of a coin, with the most up to date technological advancements in electronics, mechanics and now even computers, in order to amuse and test the skill of mankind. What other modern amusement machine can boast a longevity lasting over 60 years, having withstood the test of time and ever-changing technology, while maintaining its instantly recognizable form? The answer is simple—none. In the field of collectibles, the pinball machine is finally being recognized in its own right, due in part to the exponential increase in the number of serious collectors and enthusiasts. The Complete Pinball Book is a book that will be a welcomed addition to the libraries of all those collectors and enthusiasts, and for the novice an informative guide. The Complete Pinball Book is the complete historical study of the silverball, covering the game’s events from the 1930s to the 1990s. This along with a listing of over 3000 games built to date, statistical information and over 800 original photographs including a large selection of close ups, images of rare prototypes and games never before seen in print, makes this one of the most complete pinball books in a long time" -Vanessa Gilbert-Rossignoli The book is 320 pages. It contains approximately 850 color images (backglasses, playfields and a lot of close-ups) of around 270 different machines. About 70,000 words in text and 25,000 words in captions.

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256 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Schiffer Pub Ltd
Publication date

January 1, 2000
ISBN-10

0764310038
ISBN-13

978-0764310034
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schiffer Pub Ltd; First Printing edition (January 1, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764310038
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764310034
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.95 pounds

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A Mine of Information

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 22, 2002

Having been a Pinball addict since my teens (too many years ago), I bought this book to re-live some of those memories. I was not disappointed. It is full of information on all types of machines together with excellent colour pictures. Many of my favourite pinballs of the sixties and seventies (but also modern ones if you prefer those) are featured together with explanations of what made them special.
The only problem is that it brought back my enthusiasm to such an extent that I went out an bought my own machine, so this book cost me a lot of money!

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Lady

" The Complete Pinball Books" are all the same book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2012

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Be aware of the MANY editions published. They have different numbers and covers but they are the SAME BOOK!!! I got fooled and purchased all of them. THAN had to mail them back having TO PAY MORE POSTAGE AND RE-STOCKING FEES!!!!!

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Gregory J. Bendokus

An incredible book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2000

I own over 10 different pinball books which I've bought over the years but none of them comes REMOTELY close to this one. This is an exhaustive book which has over 300 jam-packed pages of information. Every imaginable feature that has ever been in a pinball machine is documented in great detail throughout the book. There is even a chapter which talks about and lists every video pinball game ever made for home video game systems and PCs! If you have even a passing interest in pinball machines, you must have this book. Period. The price seems a little steep, but when you hold the actual book in your hands, you'll know where that money went...
Stunning!

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Chan Ho Parker

Ballpin Hammer

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 15, 2002

Pinball? Strange word grouping. I don't really see how a pin can be a ball, but I am just one little guy trying to think this out. No matter, Keynote told me all about the pinball arcades and games of this nature. And he bought me this terrific book. Now I know a whole lot about all kinds of balls made out of pins and the way you can play games with them. This was very cool. I like this book very very much. And you will too.

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Gregory G.

The Complete Pinball book is stunning!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 8, 2000

This is the most detailed book that I have ever read on pinball machines to date. The number of photos is amazing. You can not turn a page with seeing more pictures. The book covers all aspects of the history of pinball. Definatly a coffee table book!

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Richard M. Fife

Fantastic book and an amazing enterprise

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 13, 2001

Well layed out, informative, impressive amount of detail. The author's love of every part of the game shines through on every page. A truly great pinball book.

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Martyn Lomas

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 4, 2016

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Del

Parfait!!!

Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on March 13, 2013

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Très beau livre, J'ai offert la collection a mon mari qui est un grand passionné de flipper,
Beaucoup de nostalgie en redécouvrant certaines machines.
Seule dommage ils sont en anglais

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