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Pinball Compendium

productactive5 mentionsFirst seen Mar 21, 2007Last seen Feb 16, 2026

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Pinball Compendium is a comprehensive three-volume reference book series authored by Michael Shaloub, covering the history of pinball games from the 1930s through 2005. Published by Schiffer Publishing, the work took 5-6 years to develop and features full-color photography, interviews with pinball designers and artists, and designer commentary on specific games. The series serves as a primary historical documentation resource for pinball enthusiasts and researchers.

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  • Reference book by Michael Schallub available on Amazon; used by hosts for historical research and playfield documentation

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  • Research resource covering 1930s-1960s pinball; authored by Michael Shalhoub; contains primary sources on industry history

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  • Reference book containing designer commentary; Paul consulted for John Norris's direct quotes about Shaq Attack flipper requirements

    Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq AttaqOct 20, 2025
  • Three-volume book series covering pinball games 1930s-2005, published by Schiffer Publishing, includes interviews with designers and artists, full color photography, 5-6 years in development

    TOPCast 18: Michael ShalhoubMar 21, 2007
  • Reference book by Michael Shaloub featuring Norm Clark interview and historical documentation

    My Grandfather - Norm ClarkFeb 16, 2026

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  • Existing: Three-volume book series covering pinball games 1930s-2005vsConflicting: Reference book (singular) by Michael Shaloub featuring Norm Clark interview
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    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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