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I have been into pinball for quite some time. I have amassed a quite large collection of pinball related books. These books are highly
collectible and very rare. Most every book on this list is no longer in print. The passion for pinball in my heart is still there, but the books
have just not been used at all lately. I figure it's probably time to pass them on to someone who will enjoy them. Take a look at what I have.
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Pinball Related Books
  | Shoot Again - Das Totale Flipper Buch Author: Hartmut Huff; ISBN: 3-404-63101-3; Printed in W. Germany 1987; soft cover; 5" x 7"; 280 pages. In German. Includes several B&W photos and a section of color plates. Has a listing of games from 1947 - 1986 and a bibliography of pinball books. Condition is excellent, a few chips around the spine. Hardly read. |
Price: SOLD |
 | Wie man besser flippert! Tricks-Technik-Theorie Authors: Robert Polin and Michael Rain; ISBN: 3-7701-1343-8; Printed in Germany 1982 First Edition; soft cover; 4.5" x 7"; 132 pages. In German. The First and Only Book Devoted Exclusively to Pinball Skills! Written for players at all levels of ability, this terrific little primer on the ins and outs of the game tells you everything you need to know to become a pinball master, and to reduce your investment in the sport from as much as hundreds of dollars a year almost to zero. With complete step-by-step instructions and over 160 easy-to-follow diagrams, 'Pinball Wizardry' discusses every aspect of pinball play from the simplest shots to the most intricate and daring maneuvers. Contains a few color plates of pinball backglasses and many drawings of pinball techniques. Condition is excellent - a few bumps around the cover and a couple spine creases. |
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 | Pinball Wizardry The Theory and Practice of the Art and Science of Pinball Authors: Robert Polin and Michael Rain; ISBN: 0-13-676221-2; Printed in USA 1979; soft cover; 5" x 8"; 128 pages. In English. The First and Only Book Devoted Exclusively to Pinball Skills! Written for players at all levels of ability, this terrific little primer on the ins and outs of the game tells you everything you need to know to become a pinball master, and to reduce your investment in the sport from as much as hundreds of dollars a year almost to zero. With complete step-by-step instructions and over 160 easy-to-follow diagrams, 'Pinball Wizardry' discusses every aspect of pinball play from the simplest shots to the most intricate and daring maneuvers. Contains many drawings of pinball techniques. Condition is excellent - a few chips along the spine and the remains of an old price tag on the cover. |
Price: SOLD
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 | Electronic Pinball Electronics for Pinball Mechanics Volume 1 Author: Robert A. Hornick; ISBN: None listed; Printed in Canada 1982 Fourth Printing; soft cover; 7.5" x 10"; 166 pages. In English. . Includes many schematic drawings of pinball components. Condition is excellent - a few stains on front and back covers and a mark down the front cover. A very rare book. |
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 | Electronic Pinball Electronics for Pinball Mechanics Volume 2 Author: Robert A. Hornick; ISBN: None listed; Printed in Canada 1982 Fourth Printing; soft cover; 7.5" x 10"; 121 pages. In English. . Includes many schematic drawings of pinball components. Condition is excellent - previous owners name and ink scribbles on front cover and a note in ink to "read tonight" on first page inside. A very rare book. |
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 | Pinball Reference Guide Authors: Donald Mueting and Robert Hawkins; ISBN: 0-934422-19-2; Printed in USA 1979 First Printing; soft cover; 4" x 7"; 68 pages. In English. A list of manufacturers and dates of introduction for nealry 2,500 pinball games. Small pocket sized book. Games listed by name, including the game name, manufacturer and date introduced. Also includes definitions of different game types. Condition is excellent. |
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 | Tilt the Pinball Book Home Maintenance, History, Hot Tips Authors: Candace Ford Tolbert and Jim Alan Tolbert; ISBN: 0-916870-14-6; Printed in USA 1978; soft cover; 5.5" x 8.5"; 137 pages. In English. Whether your own machine is a reconditioned electro-mechanical classic, a new solid state home pin, or a treasured antique. Tilt is for you. From purchase, set-up, maintenace and personalizing adjustments to pinball memorabilia and paraphernalia, from how to play to what to say about the game, this book is about the higher joyment of owning a pinball. Includes many B&W photos. Also has a nice glossary of pinball terms. Condition is excellent - a few chips around the spine and cover edges. |
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 | Special When Lit A Visual and Anecdotal History of Pinball Author: Edward Trapunski; ISBN: 0-385-12251-9; Printed in USA 1979 First Edition; soft cover; 8" x 8"; 156 pages. In English. Includes many color and B&W photos. Also has a nice glossary of pinball terms. Condition is excellent. |
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 | Pinball Art Author: Keith Temple; ISBN: 1-872532-10-1; Printed in Hong Kong 1991; hard cover with dust jacket; 9.5" x 12"; 127 pages. In English. The rise and fall of the pinball machine from Bagatelle to Robocop, the characters immortalised in pinball games, great and small moments in pinball history. 120 colour photographs including many examples of rare machines. 2 page index at rear lists almost 200 different pinball games from "Air Aces" to "Zodiac". With 120 color photos and featuring interviews with some of the early American artists and pioneers. Includes a ton of color photos. Condition is excellent. Hardly read. |
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 | Pinball An Illustrated History Author: Michael Colmer; ISBN: None listed; Printed in USA 1976 First Printing; soft cover; 10" x 10"; 120 pages. In English. Includes many color and B&W photos of pinball machines and backglasses. Condition is excellent - a few chips and bumps on front and back covers. Tough book to find in excellent condition. Has 2 great pinball related inscriptions inside front cover - probably signed by friends and given as a gift. |
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 | Pinball An Illustrated History Author: Michael Colmer; ISBN: None listed; Printed in USA 1976 First Printing; soft cover; 10" x 10"; 120 pages. In English. Includes many color and B&W photos of pinball machines and backglasses. Condition is good - cover is ripped off spine about 3" and a few creases on front and back. Tough book to find in excellent condition. |
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 | Pinball Portfolio Author: Harry McKeown; ISBN: None listed; Printed in Italy 1976; soft cover; 9.5" x 13.5"; 160 pages. In English. From their humble beginnings, to the time the book came out, this book covers a lot of ground. The designers, the machines themselves, legal battles, innovations, the insights, and of course, all of the rich illustrations (The back glasses, tables, flyers, cabinets, designers, etc.) make you feel like you're a part of it. Anyone delving into the history of the art, or the game, will be fascinated and well informed by reading this book! Large format book containing many color and B&W photos of pinball machines and backglasses. Condition is excellent - a few nicks and dings. |
Price: SOLD |
 | Pinball Portfolio Author: Harry McKeown; ISBN: 0-89009-118-8; Printed in Italy 1976; hard cover with dust jacket; 10" x 14"; 160 pages. In English. From their humble beginnings, to the time the book came out, this book covers a lot of ground. The designers, the machines themselves, legal battles, innovations, the insights, and of course, all of the rich illustrations (The back glasses, tables, flyers, cabinets, designers, etc.) make you feel like you're a part of it. Anyone delving into the history of the art, or the game, will be fascinated and well informed by reading this book! Large format book containing many color and B&W photos of pinball machines and backglasses. Condition is excellent. |
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 | Pinball Author: Paul Zsolnay, translated by Phil Goddard; ISBN: 0-7858-0071-9; Printed in Italy 1992; hard cover with dust jacket; 9.5" x 11.5"; 78 pages. In English. Large format book containing many color photos of pinball machines and backglasses. Condition is excellent - small chip out of front cover. |
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 | Playboy December 1972 Issue In English. Contains a nice "spread" of pinball machines. One of the first published articles on pinball machines. Oh, and you get the rest of the magazine too! Condition is excellent. |
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 | Encyclopedia of Pinball Volume 1 Author: Richard M. Bueschel; ISBN: 1-889933-01-5; Printed in USA 1996 First Edition; hard cover; 8.5" x 11"; 252 pages. In English. The most complete book ever published on eary pinball machines. This book covers a 4 year span from 1930-1933. Loaded with color and B&W photos. Also includes a price list. Condition is excellent. |
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 | Encyclopedia of Pinball Volume 2 Author: Richard M. Bueschel; ISBN: 1-889933-02-3; Printed in USA 1997 First Edition; hard cover; 8.5" x 11"; 252 pages. In English. The most complete book ever published on eary pinball machines. This book covers a 3 year span from 1934-1936. Loaded with color and B&W photos. Also includes a price list. Condition is excellent. |
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 | Pinball! Author: Roger Sharpe; ISBN: 0-525-47481-1; Printed in Japan 1977 First Edition; soft cover; 8.5" x 12"; 192 pages. In English. Large format book loaded with color photos of pinball machines. Playing pinball is like making love: It demands the complete concentration and total emotional involvement of the player. Nothing else will do. Condition is excellent. A rare book. |
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  | Pinball! Author: Roger Sharpe; ISBN: 0-525-47481-1; Printed in Japan 1977 First Edition; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 12"; 192 pages. In English. Signed by author "Best Wishes Roger Sharpe", numbered 634. Probably a very limited edition of signed copies. Large format book loaded with color photos of pinball machines. Playing pinball is like making love: It demands the complete concentration and total emotional involvement of the player. Nothing else will do. Condition is excellent. A very rare signed edition. |
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 | All About Pinball Authors: Bobbye Claire Natkin and Steve Kirk; ISBN: 0-448-14033-0; Printed in USA 1977 First Edition; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 11"; 120 pages. In English. A fascinating and detailed history of pinball including its legal background. A unique writing approach correlated the events of the world with the developments in the pinball industry, not just telling you what happened but how it happened and why. With a massive photo glossary - with 246 listings of pinball terminology. Loaded with color photos of pinball machines. A strategy section with drawings is also inside. Includes a very nice glossary with photos. Condition is excellent. Hard to find hard cover edition. |
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 | Flip Flash Pinball Art Author: None; ISBN: None listed; Printed in USA 1982; soft cover booklet; 8.5" x 11"; 22 pages. In English. Released in conjunction with an exhibition entitled "Flip! Flash! Pinball Art! held from July 31 through October 9, 1982 in the Exhibit Hall of the Chicago Public Library Cultural Center. Condition is excellent. Very rare booklet. |
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 | Tilt Pinball Machines 1931-1958 Author: None; ISBN: None listed; soft cover booklet; 8.5" x 11"; 30 pages. In English. Released in conjunction with an exhibition held from October 11, 1974 through August 3, 1975 in various cities in Canada. Booklet contains sections on how to play pinball, the history of pinball, the designing of a game and a list of pinball machines. Condition is excellent. Very rare booklet. |
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 | Pinball The Lure of the Silver Ball Authors: Gary Flower and Bill Kurtz; ISBN: 1-55521-322-7; Printed in Hong Kong 1988; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 11"; 128 pages. In English. This book provides a complete survey of the ultiamte 20th century toy, the graphic artisty, the technical innovations-from the 1930s, when the game was little more than coin-operated bagatelle, to the present day, when machines talk back. Pinball is alo a peerless reference work, including an exhaustive list of all the machines evern made in the United States. History of pinball starting in the 1930, right up through the 1980's. Mechanical and electronic games are covered. Includes a listing of pinball machines. Condition is excellent - as new. |
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 | Flippers Le Guide du Collectionneur de Flippers L'art des Grands Createurs, les Innovations, les pieces Uniques et les Grands Classiques Authors: Gary Flower and Bill Kurtz; ISBN: 2-84584-029-2; Printed in Singapor 2001; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 11"; 128 pages. In French. French version of "Pinball The Lure of the Silver Ball". This book provides a complete survey of the ultiamte 20th century toy, the graphic artisty, the technical innovations-from the 1930s, when the game was little more than coin-operated bagatelle, to the present day, when machines talk back. Pinball is alo a peerless reference work, including an exhaustive list of all the machines evern made in the United States. History of pinball starting in the 1930, right up through the 1980's. Mechanical and electronic games are covered. Includes a listing of pinball machines. Condition is excellent - as new. |
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 | Pinball dDe Fascinerende Wereld van de Flipperkast Authors: Gary Flower and Bill Kurtz; ISBN: 90-6113-327-0; Printed in Hong Kong 1989; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 11"; 128 pages. In German. German version of "Pinball The Lure of the Silver Ball". This book provides a complete survey of the ultiamte 20th century toy, the graphic artisty, the technical innovations-from the 1930s, when the game was little more than coin-operated bagatelle, to the present day, when machines talk back. Pinball is alo a peerless reference work, including an exhaustive list of all the machines evern made in the United States. History of pinball starting in the 1930, right up through the 1980's. Mechanical and electronic games are covered. Includes a listing of pinball machines. Condition is excellent - as new. |
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 | Bally Bingo Pinball Machines Author: Jeffrey Lawton; ISBN: 0-7643-0874-2; Printed in China 1999; Hard cover; 8.5" x 11"; 160 pages. In English. A newer book that focuses on Bally bingo machines. These machines were quite popular in their day and have know since vanished. The pinball book you have been waiting for is finally here! From those fabulous '50s & '60s, Jeffrey Lawton, Bingo Pinball Historian, presents 290+ photos, including original promotional brochures and advertisements, that showcase a fantastic collection of Bally Bingo pinball machines,along with a history of the evolution and excitement that surrounds this compelling hobby. All who grew up with street cars, slot machines, pinball machines, pool halls, and diners will enjoy this book tremendously! If you buy only one pinball book, this is the one to have. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeffrey Lawton, Bingo Pinball Historian, has been interested in pinball machines of all sorts since the late 1950s. He writes articles for Game Room Magazine as the Bingo Doctor and is the Bingo Editor for PinGame Journal. Condition is excellent - as new. |
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 | Drop Coin Here Authors: Ken and Fran Rubin; ISBN: 0-517-532980; Printed in USA 1979; hard cover with dust jacket; 9" x 11"; 96 pages. In English. Fantastic older book on gambling trade stimulators, vending machines and arcade pinball machines. A delightful and definitive exploration of the world of the antique coin-operated machine, from the 2,000-year-old Egyptian holy water dispenser to the familiar and infamous one-armed bandit. Loaded with B&W (and some color) pictures. Condition is excellent. Very rare book. |
Price: SOLD |
 | Jukebox Saturday Night Author: John Krivine; ISBN: None listed; Printed in Italy 1977; soft cover; 9.5" x 13.5"; 160 pages. In English. The enduring fascination with juke boxes is explored in this well-illustrated survey. The golden age of the juke box was from the middle thirties to the early fifties, during which time, over a hundred different models were designed and built. Many are now priceless, as it was the policy to break up old models as soon as a new improved design was introduced to a public every hungry for innovation and change. A quintessential element of American iconography, but equally as important in Europe and America, the juke box ushered in the age of rock and roll, bringing songs and singers to a worldwide audience, and providing the soundtrack to our lives. The author, John Krivine, was the founder of the original 'punk' shop Boy, on the Kings Road, Chelsea, whose slogan was 'The Nation's strength lies in its youth'. Large format book containing many color and B&W photos of jukeboxes. Condition is good - cover is creased. |
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 | Jukebox Saturday Night Author: John Krivine; ISBN: 0-89009-119-6; Printed in Italy 1977; hard cover with dust jacket; 10" x 14"; 160 pages. In English. The enduring fascination with juke boxes is explored in this well-illustrated survey. The golden age of the juke box was from the middle thirties to the early fifties, during which time, over a hundred different models were designed and built. Many are now priceless, as it was the policy to break up old models as soon as a new improved design was introduced to a public every hungry for innovation and change. A quintessential element of American iconography, but equally as important in Europe and America, the juke box ushered in the age of rock and roll, bringing songs and singers to a worldwide audience, and providing the soundtrack to our lives. The author, John Krivine, was the founder of the original 'punk' shop Boy, on the Kings Road, Chelsea, whose slogan was 'The Nation's strength lies in its youth'.Large format book containing many color and B&W photos of jukeboxes. Condition is excellent. |
Price: SOLD |
 | Jukebox Author: Dieter Ladwig translated by Phil Goddard; ISBN: 0-7858-0080-8; Printed in England 1994; hard cover with dust jacket; 9.5" x 11.5"; 80 pages. In English. Concise survey of coin-operated record machines, with emphasis on the post World War II e ra; includes photographs by the author. Originally published in Austria in 1992. Translated by Phil Goddard. Illustrated by over 100 color photos. Includes a ton of sensational color photos of jukeboxes. Condition is excellent. Hardly read. |
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 | Jukeboxes Authors: Michael Adams, Jurgen Lukas and Thomas Maschke; ISBN: 0-88740-876-1; Printed in USA 1996; Hard cover with dust jacket; 8.5" x 11"; 136 pages. In English. Jukeboxes and their records, symbols of the lively days of petticoats and rock'n roll, are making a comeback. Collectors world-wide are searching them out wherever they can find them. The American chrome giants made by Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola, and AMI enjoy the greatest popularity in museums and collections, for they were in the witnesses of the "Golden Fifties". In Jukeboxes, these musical machines come to life again. Here is the history of the development, the technology, and the stars. Here also is information on the manufacturers, a photo chronicle of their evolution, and advice on collecting, maintaining and restoring jukeboxes from the `50s and `60s. An illustrated index of model numbers by manufacturer will be especially helpful to the collector. Very nice book covering all sorts of jukeboxes, including Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola, AMI and many others from around the world Includes a price list of some machines. Condition is excellent - as new. |
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 | Winning Pachinko Author: Eric C. Sedensky; ISBN: 0-8048-1695-6; Printed in Japan 1991 First Edition; soft cover; 4.5" x 7"; 138 pages. In English. Ever wanted to know how to beat the Pachinko machine? This book goes into the details of just how to do that. Includes a history of the game, where to play and strategy sections. Includes several B&W photos and several strategy drawings. Condition is excellent - as new. Hardly read. |
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