The Complete Pinball Book: Collecting the Game

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. Michael Shalhoub s Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business, says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy. Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world s great pinball machines.

Exciting and challenging, pinball games have been enthusiastically played since their inception in the 1930s and are treasured by countless collectors worldwide. This lavishly illustrated book chronicles pinball games from 1970 through 1981, one of the industry's most prolific eras. Hundreds of machines from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Chicago Coin, and other manufacturers are showcased -- including many never before published. The extensive text provides descriptions of the games, their special features, historical significance, release dates, and designers. Collectors will love the exclusive interviews with some of pinball's greatest designers and artists. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Along with its companion volume (covering the 1930s to the 1960s), this is a wonderful reference and a tribute to all who were part of pinball's fascinating history.

The Pinball Price Guide, Eighth Edition by Pinballeric(tm) is the ideal reference for anyone-collector, buyer, or seller-trying to determine the current value and fair price of a pinball machine. The Guide, which covers the price values of over 2000 collectible games produced for the U.S. market from 1931-2010, is unique in that it breaks down pricing into Classes 1-3 (Best, Good, OK), determined by the condition of a game's backglass, playfield, and cabinet. In addition to pricing figures, the book lists the 25 most collectible games for each type of machine. Besides tips for caring for and maintaining games and a list of resources of interest to pinball enthusiasts, the book provides a useful worksheet to help get organized and understand the actual costs of buying or selling a game beyond the game itself. The Eighth Edition by Pinballeric(tm) continues the tradition started by Larry Bieza, who published the first seven editions. Whether you are an established or beginning collector, selling a game found in the basement, or looking for an addition to your home game room, The Pinball Price Guide by Pinballeric(tm) is an essential resource that points you in the right direction when buying or selling a pinball machine.

A Pinball DocumentaryPinball has a long and rich history dating back to the 1930's and continues to grow and evolve today. It offers something for everyone: from a player, to a collector, to a tinkerer. This documentary takes you to the heart of pinball - the pinball enthusiasts.Experience history, the game strategy, see the collections, meet the designers, and go inside the only factory building pinball machines: Stern Pinball Inc.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.