In its present form, the pinball machine has existed for some fifty years as an attractive ball-game device. In taverns, arcades, and at home, too, it brings pleasure to a great number of fans. As a technical device, it has an extensive history. Through the eye-catching designs on its backglass, it invites one to "a game of skill," either alone or in competition (it's more fun to compete). For the first time, the most striking pinball backglasses are presented in one volume. Various artistic styles such as pop art, cubism, comic, and realism are here. This makes the book not only a collector's guide, but also a "pinball gallery" of exciting pop art. In addition, it offers a chronology from the pinball's ancestors to the fully solid state devices of the present day. A guide to collecting and restoring backglasses, an alphabetical listing of all manufactured pinball games and their manufacturers, and ac complete price guide make this collector's book complete.

Pinball Machines

Humor & Entertainment

Eiden, Heribert

Puzzles & Games

Schiffer

<p>Now with current prices, this book shows the big, flashy machines that have entertained and delighted us in taverns, arcades, and at home for half a century. Devoted fans are all around the world, and nearly everyone has a special memory of their favorite machine and a story to tell of the greatest game they ever played. Naturally, these machines have become highly prized collectibles. Renowned for the conspicuous design of their playing surfaces and scoreboards, these "games of skill" have captivated collectors with their eye-catching art. Pop Art, Cubism, Comic art, and Photo Realism are among the styles found on the glass canvas of the machines and in these pages. This is a collector's book as well as a pinball gallery of art. Moreover, it's a chronology, from the simple early mechanical pinball machines up to their modern, fully electronic equivalents. It provides an alphabetical overview of all the variety, the artistry, and the manufacturing ingenuity that have gone into pinball machines over the years.</p>

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Pinball Machines

Pinball Machines