Pinball Memories by Schiffer Publishing

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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.[AuthorName]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]