{"product_id":"the-pinball-compendium-1970-1981-1970-1981-9780764320743","title":"The Pinball Compendium: 1970 -1981: 1970 -1981","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinball Compendium: 1970-1981 - Comprehensive Reference Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis hardcover volume from Michael Shalhoub documents pinball machines manufactured between 1970 and 1981, featuring over 900 color photographs of games from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, and other major manufacturers. Each chapter organizes machines by year of release, providing descriptions, release dates, and historical context for every game covered.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Machine Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe book catalogs current market values for each pinball machine shown, making it a practical reference for collectors and enthusiasts assessing their collections. Machines from all major manufacturers of the era are documented, including releases from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, and Sega.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigner and Artist Interviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nInterspersed throughout the machine documentation are interviews with legendary pinball designers and artists. These conversations reveal the planning process behind classic games, how industry professionals started their careers, and behind-the-scenes stories from the pinball manufacturing world. Designer Steve Ritchie describes the series as \"a great documentary of our business.\"\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Complete Trilogy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis volume is the second book in Michael Shalhoub's three-part series. The first book covers pinball machines from the 1930s through the 1960s, while the third volume documents machines from 1982 through 2011. Together, these three books provide complete coverage of pinball history from its origins through modern times.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector and Reference Resource\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPublished by Schiffer Publishing as part of their Collector series, this 1970-1981 volume serves both as a visual reference and a pricing guide. The color photography captures details of backglasses, playfields, and cabinet artwork from this significant era in pinball manufacturing.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMichael Shalhoub, based in Sydney, Australia, maintains a personal collection of over four hundred pinball machines. His expertise and passion for pinball documentation led to this comprehensive trilogy covering the complete history of pinball manufacturing from the 1930s through 2011.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA resident of Sydney, Australia, Michael Shalhoub has been fascinated with pinball machines since childhood and has over four hundred in his collection. He previously wrote The Pinball Compendium: 1930s-1960s for Schiffer Publishing.","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680736448786,"sku":"9780764320743","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d860c16-2f98-4dc5-8b46-ad648b0f74e2.jpg?v=1734924565","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pinball-compendium-1970-1981-1970-1981-9780764320743","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}