| Pinball Perspectives: Ace High to World's Series Contributor(s): Rossignoli, Marco (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326090 ISBN-13: 9780764326097 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2007 Annotation: Silverball lovers of all ages and tastes will be enthralled by the fifty pinball games -- both vintage and contemporary -- showcased in this book. Each has its own chapter outlining special features, historical background, game rules, collectibility and current value. Over 400 full color photographs give a complete visual of each game, including wonderful details of the playfield action. A must for pinball collectors, graphic artists, and historians, as well as devotees of coin-operated amusement games. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Sports (see Also Headings Under Sports Cards) - Games & Activities | Board Games |
| Dewey: 794.750 |
| LCCN: 2007921519 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 9.3" W x 12" (4.55 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pinball games combine excitement, challenge, technology, and fantastic artwork. They are sought after collector items, snapped up by enthusiasts who keep them running and alive both mechanically and cosmetically. Silverball lovers of all ages and tastes will be enthralled by the fifty pinball games -- both vintage and contemporary -- showcased in this book. Each has its own chapter outlining the game's special features, historical background, game rules, graphic images, collectibility and current value. Over 400 extraordinary full color photographs give a complete visual survey of each game. Enjoy whole machine shots, close-ups of backglasses and playfields, and ball's-eye-view images that reveal wonderful details of the playfield action. Along with its companion volume, Pinball Snapshots, this outstanding book will be thoroughly enjoyed by pinball collectors, historians, and graphic artists, as well as devotees of coin-operated amusement games. |