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OverviewTimeless in their appeal, pinball games have entertained and tested the skills of players worldwide for many generations. Pinballs combine the unpredictability of a rolling, bouncing silver ball with some of the most amazing commercial artwork and the most up-to-date technological advancements. Here is a book that celebrates what is known to many enthusiasts as ""the lure of the silverball."" Fifty diverse pinballs, both vintage and contemporary, are showcased. Each has its own chapter outlining the game's special features, historical background, game trivia, game rules, graphic images, collectibility, and current value. Over 500 amazing full color photographs give the reader a complete visual of each game. Whole machine shots, close-ups of backglasses and playfields, and ball's-eye-view images all put enthusiasts right into the action. This outstanding book will be thoroughly enjoyed by pinball collectors, historians, graphic artists, and devotees of coin operated amusement games. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marco Rossignoli , Graham McGuinessPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.406kg ISBN: 9780764321092ISBN 10: 0764321099 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 24 August 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMarco Rossignoli was born in Verona, Italy, and now resides in the town of Newcastle on the eastern coast of Australia where, in the late 70s, he played his first pinball game. He's been playing ever since. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |