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Pinball!, this unique form of entertainment has challenged and inspired millions of enthusiastic players and become the passion of countless collectors around the world. This is the second volume in the series of three, this exciting book chronicles pinballs from the 1970's to 1981, featuring exclusive rare interviews with some of the greatest designers & artists in the industry. Illustrated with over 750 color photos, hundreds of pinball machines from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Chicago Coin and other manufacturers are showcased--including many never before published. This extensive text provides descriptions of the games, their special features, historical significance, release date, and names of designers and artists. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Pinball enthusiasts will also love the section on the pioneers in the industry, showing many photos never seen before. The first book has been acclaimed by many to be the best book on pinballs to date. The second volume is essential to have, it is a wonderful reference tool and a tribute to all those who were part of the pinball machines fascinating history.

This book is a must for every pinball enthusiast, it has been acclaimed by many as the best pinball book to date. This is a great new-Just released March 2002 book: 1930S-1960S Michael Shalhoub (Author) Pinball! From its inception in the 1930s, this unique form of entertainment has challenged and inspired millions of enthusiastic players and became the passion of countless collectors around the world. Illustrated with over 600 colour photos, this exciting book chronicles the development of pinball machines from the 1930s through the late 1960s, featuring exclusive rare interviews with some of the greatest designers in the industry. Hundreds of pinballs from Gottlieb, Bally, Genco, Williams, Exhibit Supply, United 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 names of designers and artists. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Pinball enthusiasts will also love the many stories featuring the thrill of the "Silverball." This is a wonderfull reference tool and a tributeto all those who were part of the pinball machine's fascinating history. To order book go to http://www.pinballcompendium.com/

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