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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764315862

ISBN-139780764315862

eBay Product ID (ePID)2196020

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleComplete Pinball Book : Collecting the Game and Its History

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicGeneral, Games & Activities / General

FeaturesRevised

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Games & Activities

AuthorMarco Rossignoli

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight73.8 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-002141

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromTenth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToCollege Freshman

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisPinball-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 favorite pastime. Full-color 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!, A fantastic and detailed history of pinball games from the 1930s to the 1990s, including the evolution of all sorts of game features--from flippers and bumpers to sound, scoring and tilt mechanisms--all immersed in the magnificent artwork characteristic of pinball machines. Giants like Gottlieb, Williams, and Bally are covered, in addition to lesser-known and foreign manufacturers. With a listing of over 3000 games built to date, statistics, updated pricing information, and over 900 color photographs, this is an essential addition to libraries of all pinball lovers., 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 favorite pastime. Full-color 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

LC Classification NumberGV1311.P5R68 2002