Description
Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in numerous cultures. This visual chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, focuses in particular on the years from 1958 to 1998. It showcases fifty fascinating pinball games, each with its own chapter outlining the special features. Covered in detail are cultural influences, design and artistic trends, historical connections, collectibility, values, and unique game rules. Over 800 full color photographs display whole machine shots, close-ups of backglasses and playfields, and ball's-eye-view images. They put the pinball enthusiast right into the action! This beautiful book is an essential reference for the libraries of pinball collectors and aficionados everywhere.
About the Author
Marco 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.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764316876
Author Marco Rossignoli
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1415g
About the Author
Marco 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.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764316876
Author Marco Rossignoli
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1415g
Details
Subtitle: |
Forty Years of Fun 1958-1998 |
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
