{"title":"Pinball","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pinball-comp-1970-81","title":"The Pinball Compendium: 1970 -1981","description":"Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. “Michael Shalhoub’s Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business,” says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy.  Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world’s great pinball machines.[AuthorName]By Michael Shalhoub[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Shalhoub has over 400 pinball machines in his collection. He is the author of four volumes on pinball machines from the 1930s through today.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]800 color \u0026amp; 30 b\/w photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]1970 -1981[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]800 color \u0026amp; 30 b\/w photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40033450164410,"sku":"9780764320743","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764320743_13d54177-5273-4512-8db4-100444c0e3f2.jpg?v=1775189485"},{"product_id":"pinball-memories","title":"Pinball Memories","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. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOver 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.[AuthorName]By Marco Rossignoli[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Marco Rossignoli has been an avid pinball player since the late 1970s. His previous work, The Complete Pinball Book, has sold worldwide and been described as the best pinball book ever. Marco, his wife Vanessa, and their son Zeno reside in the coastal city of Newcastle, Australia.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]810 color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Forty Years of Fun 1958-1998[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]810 color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035658006714,"sku":"9780764316876","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764316876.jpg?v=1756440043"},{"product_id":"pinball-comp-1930-60s","title":"The Pinball Compendium: 1930s-1960s","description":"Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. “Michael Shalhoub’s Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business,” says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy.  Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world’s great pinball machines.[AuthorName]By Michael Shalhoub[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Shalhoub has over 400 pinball machines in his collection. He is the author of four volumes on pinball machines from the 1930s through today.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]613 color \u0026amp; 23 b\/w photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]1930s-1960s[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]613 color \u0026amp; 23 b\/w photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035721052346,"sku":"9780764315275","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764315275.jpg?v=1775189430"},{"product_id":"pinball-snapshots","title":"Pinball Snapshots","description":"Timeless 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.[AuthorName]Marco Rossignoli[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]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.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]505 images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor]Graham McGuiness[\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Air Aces to Xenon[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]505 images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035843834042,"sku":"9780764321092","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/products\/9780764321092.jpg?v=1673817735"},{"product_id":"complete-pinball-book-3","title":"The Complete Pinball Book","description":"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![AuthorName]By Marco Rossignoli[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]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.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]916 color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Collecting the Game \u0026amp; Its History[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]916 color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035915563194,"sku":"9780764337857","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764337857.jpg?v=1776572536"},{"product_id":"pinball-perspectives","title":"Pinball Perspectives","description":"[AuthorName]By Marco Rossignoli and Graham McGuiness[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Marco Rossignoli has been an avid pinball player since the late 1970s. Also the author of The Complete Pinball Book and Pinball Memories, he resides in Newcastle, Australia. Graham McGuiness began playing pinball at age four and has been an enthusiast ever since. He now spends much of his time repairing and restoring pinball and bingo machines around Newcastle, Australia.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]527 color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Ace High to World's Series[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]527 color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035918741690,"sku":"9780764326097","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764326097.jpg?v=1777003252"},{"product_id":"pinball-comp-electro-mech-era","title":"The Pinball Compendium","description":"This comprehensive new book showcases the most desirable electro-magnetic pinball games ever built. Over 1,000 color photos, arranged in decades from the 1930s to the 1990s, display some of the most popular pinballs ever built. Also, rare photos show Gordon Hasse with some of the most sought-after and popular Gottlieb and Parker games. This book breaks new ground in documenting this classic era. It  greatly augments the author's three earlier works on pinball history and rounds out the most up-to-date research in the field.[AuthorName]By Michael Shalhoub[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Shalhoub has collected over 400 rare pinball machines. He has put his passion to use as the proprietor of Pinball Master Sales and Service, in Sydney, Australia, where he is helping to open the first pinball museum.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]1000+ color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Electro-mechanical Era[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]1000+ color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40035961962682,"sku":"9780764330285","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764330285.jpg?v=1764307859"},{"product_id":"united-bally-pinball-wars","title":"The Bingo Pinball War","description":"United and Bally were the only two true US manufacturers of bingo pinball machines, and in the 1950s they fought an all-out battle to capture the elusive bingo pinball machine market. This comparative history details the intriguing story of mid-century, American industrial and entertainment innovation that pitted United engineer, Lyndon Durant and Bally's Don Hooker against each other in a battle royale to produce the best bingo pinball machine. Through more than 200 photos and illustrations detailing 60 games, Jeffrey Lawton, premier bingo pinball machine enthusiast, introduces Durant's United games and the simultaneous, and sometimes retaliatory, creative efforts employed by Hooker from 1951 to 1957. Lawton's analysis is complete with photos of rare games and playfields and descriptions of complex bingo pinball circuitry.[AuthorName]By Jeffrey Lawton[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Jeffrey Lawton is a collector of bingo pinball machines and expert on United and Bally games. He lives in Ohio.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]207 color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]United vs Bally, 1951-1957[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]207 color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40036037230778,"sku":"9780764335570","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764335570.jpg?v=1764307639"},{"product_id":"pinball-comp-1982-pres-2","title":"The Pinball Compendium","description":"Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. “Michael Shalhoub’s Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business,” says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy.  Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world’s great pinball machines.[AuthorName]By Michael Shalhoub[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Shalhoub has over 400 pinball machines in his collection. He is the author of four volumes on pinball machines from the 1930s through today.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]900+ color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]1982 to Present[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]900+ color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40036068360378,"sku":"9780764341076","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764341076.jpg?v=1775189011"},{"product_id":"your-pinball-machine","title":"Your Pinball Machine","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow to find, maintain, repair, and enjoy pinball machines from any era, by well-known pinball repair professional and expert B. B. Kamoroff. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEvery person who owns a pinball machine, or who is thinking of buying one, will find a wealth of valuable information and step-by-step help in this thorough, updated manual. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFor electromechanical and electronic machines: choosing and buying a pinball machine; different types and vintages of machines; components and features; setup and game adjustments; how to maintain, clean, and service your machine; setting machines for free play; troubleshooting; repairs you can do yourself; keeping the flippers “hot”; sources for parts, tools, schematics, game manuals, and professional repairs; starting your own pinball business; and much more. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIllustrated with more than 200 detailed photos and diagrams, including rare and beautiful machines from the Pacific Pinball Museum, one of the world’s largest collections of pinball machines, from the 1930s to today.[AuthorName]By B. B. Kamoroff[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]B. B. Kamoroff owns and operates Bell Springs Pinball Alley, a pinball sales and repair shop in business for over 20 years. He has given seminars and classes on pinball repair at pinball expos and gatherings and was the editor of the \u003cem\u003ePinball Tips Newsletter\u003c\/em\u003e.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]266 color and b\/w images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]How to Purchase, Adjust, Maintain, and Repair Your Own Machine[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]266 color and b\/w images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42073083511033,"sku":"9780764361807","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764361807_015b7bf6-68e6-46e4-b514-e55226e7cdce.jpg?v=1777780844"},{"product_id":"bally®-bingo-pinball-machines","title":"Bally® Bingo Pinball Machines","description":"The pinball book you have been waiting for is finally here! From those fabulous '50s \u0026amp; '60s, Jeffrey Lawton, Bingo Pinball Historian, presents 290+ photos, including original promotional brochures and advertisements, that showcase a fantastic collection of Bally*r 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.[AuthorName]Jeffrey Lawton[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]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.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]290+ color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle][\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]290+ color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43346437046521,"sku":"9780764308741","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/products\/9780764308741.jpg?v=1664392262"},{"product_id":"pinball","title":"Pinball","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA master class in pinball: Detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, and indispensable resources help players propel their journey toward pinball mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003ePinball: A Quest for Mastery \u003c\/em\u003eis the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help players excel at this iconic arcade game. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMastering pinball involves more than just flipping the flippers—pinball success requires a dynamic blend of physical skill, lightning-fast reflexes, and strategic decision-making. From understanding game mechanics, to improving shot accuracy and control, to developing an intuition for the rules of scoring, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your gameplay.\r\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eInsider tips and tricks collected through years of pinball play and insightful conversations with pinball designers, champions, and enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eGraphics and charts that illustrate pinball mechanics, game objectives, and key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eTraining strategies that leverage goal setting and targeted drills to improve reaction time and master foundational flipper skills\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eThe application of sports psychology principles to guide players towards consistent, mentally balanced, and highly competitive gameplay\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eDirected focus on expanding the joy of gameplay and deepening a love of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhether looking to sharpen your competitive edge or simply enhance the enjoyment of each ball you launch, \u003cem\u003ePinball: A Quest for Mastery\u003c\/em\u003e offers the tools and insights to take your game to the next level. Your path to pinball greatness starts here!\u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]By Tasker Smith[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003e​Tasker Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pinball enthusiast and technical educator at Boston University’s Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC). He lives in Natick, Massachusetts, with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]237 color and b\/w illustrations[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]A Quest for Mastery[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]237 color and b\/w illustrations[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46837131772153,"sku":"9780764365027","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764365027.jpg?v=1776398590"}],"url":"https:\/\/schifferbooks.com\/collections\/pinball.oembed","provider":"Schifferbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}