Since Saint has already gone through all the rigors and such of authoring a book, I figured he might know a bit more about this.
I have long considered writing a DETAILED arcade history book covering, oh about 1000 titles. I was once a fairly prolific web author, and that actually wouldn't be THAT tough for me.
But, what I am concerned about is this.
Would I be able to (legally).
Include screenshots (from Mame or otherwise).
Include pictures of cabinets and or other assorted things?
Because the fact is that an arcade book with no pictures would not be nearly as interesting as a heavily photo-laden book.