Author Topic: New Book On Arcade Grails coming (Read 5976 times)

CheffoJeffo · « **on:** February 22, 2012, 06:44:32 am »

gozer over on KLOV has a another book coming out in the near future -- this one about Grail games.

Here is the teaser:

His last book was great and this one will feature a number of folks from the hobby as well. I encourage anyone to support efforts like this one.

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=224569

elkameleon · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:26:05 am »

Sounds like an interesting read for sure!

surface tension · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:32:37 am »

Haha, looks great! I hope they took that cabinet to the beach rather than photoshop it!

DaveMMR · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:29:02 am »

I love books like this. I'll definitely check it out.

What was his other book about that you had mentioned?

Hoopz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:34:36 am »

Quote from: DaveMMR on February 22, 2012, 10:29:02 am

I love books like this. I'll definitely check it out.

What was his other book about that you had mentioned?

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2010021

DaveMMR · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:28:36 pm »

Thanks Hoopz, I'll check that one out too when I can.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:31:11 pm »

I bought the other book and it is great. I especially like that there are a few BYOACers mixed and featurettes on a number of vendors.

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2012, 05:37:12 pm »

Dude that's pretty cool! I didn't realize there were books like that out there.

I'm going to have to look into that.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:58:15 pm »

UPDATE: Gozer is apparently doing the final proofing now ...

alfonzotan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2012, 08:25:05 am »

Hah... hope it includes the saga of the Meth-trailer Sundance cabinet...

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:03:44 am »

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:03:44 am »

I hate the cover. Cool book otherwise.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:14:13 am »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on June 18, 2012, 11:03:44 am

I hate the cover. Cool book otherwise.

+1 Cover sucks.

lilshawn · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:19:47 am »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on June 18, 2012, 11:14:13 am

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on June 18, 2012, 11:03:44 am
I hate the cover. Cool book otherwise.

+1 Cover sucks.

why am I expecting the "goatse" picture to pop up while i'm looking at the cover?!

P.S. - googling "goatse" DEFINITELY NSFW

rooter · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:24:42 am »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on June 18, 2012, 11:14:13 am

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on June 18, 2012, 11:03:44 am
I hate the cover. Cool book otherwise.

+1 Cover sucks.

I agree, the first pic should be the cover. It just needs the colors and contrast enhanced and it needs the people on the right side of the arcade cloned out.

vanrose72 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2012, 01:23:07 pm »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on June 18, 2012, 11:14:13 am

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on June 18, 2012, 11:03:44 am
I hate the cover. Cool book otherwise.

+1 Cover sucks.

I liked the original shark-on-the-beach cover better.

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2012, 02:04:51 pm »

Edit: no need to be snarky I guess... needless to say, not a fan of the cover.

Probably a very cool book though. Wish there was more printed stuff about the hobby.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:47:48 pm »

Is now available ....

http://www.blurb.com/user/gozer5454

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:53:41 pm »

Wow, a commercial worse than the cover.

ark_ader · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:55:26 am »

Same old poop different cover. I must have two books with such similar content, and better pictures.

Not impressed.

Dervacumen · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:18:55 pm »

Quote from: alfonzotan on June 18, 2012, 08:25:05 am

Hah... hope it includes the saga of the Meth-trailer Sundance cabinet...

That's funny, 'cause I've been working on an outline for a fictional book in which this episode is a significant theme. Along with a few other gems from the hobby that I'll bet most of those who've been around a while can figure out on their own.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2012, 04:06:16 pm »

Quote from: ark_ader on July 04, 2012, 11:55:26 am

Same old poop different cover. I must have two books with such similar content, and better pictures.

Not impressed.

When was the last time you were impressed ... with anything other than yourself ?

It is definitely slanted towards collectors and I like that and I like the way that it includes collectors ... some of whom we know ... as part of it.

Other than this, Gozer's previous book and Van's book, I'm not sure which other books you could be talking about. Please share some info.

My order has been placed.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2012, 06:42:02 pm »

Quote from: ark_ader on July 04, 2012, 11:55:26 am

Same old poop different cover. I must have two books with such similar content, and better pictures.

Not impressed.

Hey, this history book is full of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- that's already happened! What a ripoff.

For such an educated sot you sound retarded.

yotsuya · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:08:09 pm »

Quote from: Dervacumen on July 04, 2012, 12:18:55 pm

Quote from: alfonzotan on June 18, 2012, 08:25:05 am
Hah... hope it includes the saga of the Meth-trailer Sundance cabinet...

That's funny, 'cause I've been working on an outline for a fictional book in which this episode is a significant theme. Along with a few other gems from the hobby that I'll bet most of those who've been around a while can figure out on their own.

Have heard references to this meth-related Sundance cabinet, I finally tracked down the thread on KLOV and spent 2 hours reading it. Damn.

PL1 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:18:51 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on July 04, 2012, 08:08:09 pm

Quote from: Dervacumen on July 04, 2012, 12:18:55 pm
Quote from: alfonzotan on June 18, 2012, 08:25:05 am
Hah... hope it includes the saga of the Meth-trailer Sundance cabinet...

That's funny, 'cause I've been working on an outline for a fictional book in which this episode is a significant theme. Along with a few other gems from the hobby that I'll bet most of those who've been around a while can figure out on their own.

Have heard references to this meth-related Sundance cabinet, I finally tracked down the thread on KLOV and spent 2 hours reading it. Damn.

For anyone interested, here is the epic (130 page) KLOV thread that started it all.
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=143888

For those of you who want the Cliff's Notes version, here is the 15 page summary/after-action report.
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=172954

Scott

rikitiki · « **Reply #25 on:** July 05, 2012, 05:50:07 pm »

Wow tuff crowd

The books have been great! and this one will be no exception.
To an earlier previous post no that maneater cab was NOT photoshopped in.
it was really taken down to the beach.

For those with teh negs, did you even see/read the first book?

And on the epic Sundance
I did 2 animated vids taken the dialouge directly from those posts never got around to doing the 3rd part conclusion
part 1

part2

Megaweapon · « **Reply #26 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:57:30 pm »

Quote from: PL1 on July 04, 2012, 11:18:51 pm

For anyone interested, here is the epic (130 page) KLOV thread that started it all.
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=143888

"I can't believe I read the whole thing."

The highlight for me was the owner claiming to have played the machine "about a year ago" while the photos that kicked the thread off (taken 15 months prior) show the establishment thoroughly trashed out with missing doors, broken windows and nothing done.

The game was even working back then!

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #27 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:16:22 pm »

Just got my copy ... very nice quality as was the last one.

Lots of interesting cabs, including some that I had never seen.

Rikitiki -- that Video Pinball reimagining looks awesome! Would look great beside a Tron and DOT.

As a bonus, among the featured collectors is noice and his collection of Moppets!

rikitiki · « **Reply #28 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:30:50 pm »

thanks!
I should have a video review of it to post soon on my thread here
getting ready for the next show at CAX right now.

and allready building the game its going next to now

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=117767.0

but yeah its a great read to lotsof o funny stuff, facts, tidbits, and games you just wont find anywhere else.

to Gozer for another book well done

Havok · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:00:19 pm »

Looks pretty cool. Thanks for the heads up.

saint · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:43:23 am »

Awesome sauce! Placing my order now.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:15:34 pm »

Just saw on KLOV that the code "FASTBOOK" will get you 25% off (and doesn't cut into the author's share).

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=241127&page=22

Now's the time folks.

You can support those who support our hobby and end up with a cool coffee table book about some really cool cabinets.

I haven't read every page yet, but did feel pangs of pride at owning at least 2 of the grails mentioned.


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