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[malform11]

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!

[k88dad]

1. the book is 11 years old

2. the title of the book is not listed by the OP

 

The Complete Pinball Book: Collecting the Game & Its History Hardcover – Illustrated, January 28, 2011

[Rajo Joey]

These are great books, but sadly very expensive.

https://www.amazon.d...&ref=nb_sb_noss

[hmueck]

Internet archive has three nice books:

 

Encyclopedia Of Pinball - Whiffle to Rocket 1930-1933 - Volume 1

Pinball - An Illustrated History

Pinball! by Roger C. Sharpe

[roxy]

Thank you hmueck !  These great books are hard to find and very expensive if you do find them.  Having a digital copy available is the next best thing.

[htamas]

These are great books, but sadly very expensive.

https://www.amazon.d...&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

I have the three Pinball Compendium books. Overall, I like them but find the quality of the material somewhat uneven. Nice photos and really good descriptions for some tables, while others are rather sparse. There are some interesting side stories (especially in the third book, 1982 to present) about the people involved in manufacturing these machines.
Would certainly not pay those prices for them though.

[roxy]

I totally agree with you htamas.  The photos are excellent and the writing variable.  A big part of pinball is visual and I do enjoy looking at pictures.

[Huberte]

Wow, didn't know pinball had such a fascinating history! Excited to dive into this book and explore the evolution of my favorite game. Thanks for the recommendation! 

[hmueck]

If you want to know about Pinball history, i loved reading this book:

 

Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball

(Amazon link)

 

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