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wp34:

--- Quote from: Donkbaca on June 21, 2011, 11:18:15 am ---The bits sticks and buttons one is good, but I want something a little more comprehensive, and I don't want pictures of random dudes posing next to each machine  :D

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I picked up this book and I do like it except for the pictures of KLOV dudes next to their machines.  Could have done without that.  Otherwise it is pretty good.

I have this one as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0262524201

I'm not sure it is as comprehensive as you want but it is interesting to visitors that have been away from arcades for a long time.  Also gave me a few ideas of games to try that I had forgotten about.



yotsuya:

--- Quote from: Rando on June 21, 2011, 11:13:03 am ---
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on June 21, 2011, 10:50:23 am ---Now that my cab is (mostly) complete, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a book about arcades that has a bunch of pictures, like a coffee table book that I can put on the table next to my cab.  I know that Bill Kurtz has his Encyclopedia of arcade games, but the reviews of it are pretty bad.  i was wondering if there was maybe something like this with better pictures.  Do any of you have one?  Can any of you recommend one?

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If the games played on your cab are mostly from the 80's, put an 80's Nostalgia book.  If from the 90's, put a 90's one.  Or if your cab theme is based on something like space, or aliens, or a rock band, put a campy book that goes into that theme.

Or make your own book and document the different controls that are needed for each game, and then send me a copy! :)

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I actually think that's a great idea, Rando! I might have to do that.
Rando:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on June 21, 2011, 11:40:35 am ---
--- Quote from: Rando on June 21, 2011, 11:13:03 am ---
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on June 21, 2011, 10:50:23 am ---Now that my cab is (mostly) complete, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a book about arcades that has a bunch of pictures, like a coffee table book that I can put on the table next to my cab.  I know that Bill Kurtz has his Encyclopedia of arcade games, but the reviews of it are pretty bad.  i was wondering if there was maybe something like this with better pictures.  Do any of you have one?  Can any of you recommend one?

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If the games played on your cab are mostly from the 80's, put an 80's Nostalgia book.  If from the 90's, put a 90's one.  Or if your cab theme is based on something like space, or aliens, or a rock band, put a campy book that goes into that theme.

Or make your own book and document the different controls that are needed for each game, and then send me a copy! :)

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I actually think that's a great idea, Rando! I might have to do that.

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Good,
Emphasis added!! :D
yotsuya:

--- Quote from: Rando on June 21, 2011, 12:01:12 pm ---
--- Quote from: yotsuya on June 21, 2011, 11:40:35 am ---
--- Quote from: Rando on June 21, 2011, 11:13:03 am ---
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on June 21, 2011, 10:50:23 am ---Now that my cab is (mostly) complete, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a book about arcades that has a bunch of pictures, like a coffee table book that I can put on the table next to my cab.  I know that Bill Kurtz has his Encyclopedia of arcade games, but the reviews of it are pretty bad.  i was wondering if there was maybe something like this with better pictures.  Do any of you have one?  Can any of you recommend one?

--- End quote ---
If the games played on your cab are mostly from the 80's, put an 80's Nostalgia book.  If from the 90's, put a 90's one.  Or if your cab theme is based on something like space, or aliens, or a rock band, put a campy book that goes into that theme.

Or make your own book and document the different controls that are needed for each game, and then send me a copy! :)

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I actually think that's a great idea, Rando! I might have to do that.

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Good,
Emphasis added!! :D

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I hope you like 80s classics!
scofthe7seas:
Hahaha Guests don't actually ever look at coffee table books. You could probably get away with a book cover and blank pages. The one that notices it is blank will have to be quickly dealt with before alarm is raised with the others, but a handy bottle of chloroform should take care of that.
>_>
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