I don't know what it would take to publish more frequently, but maybe that would address both sides... more pages published "per year" than doing 1 super sized issue, but each issue is more digestable.

I'm not against recording history... I'm just coming from a perspective that editing is a very useful tool. Especially if you want the wisdom and stories of those veterans read by the most people possible.

The Steve Jobs bio, for example... Jobs had granted 40 interviews with the author. I seriously doubt the content of all those interviews are verbatim in the book, even though SOME people may very well have enjoyed reading the transcription of every tape and he IS gone now. The author ultimately had to make a book most people would enjoy reading.

Just food for thought.

Of course it is.

Those mag stories are edited.

Much longer versions of many of those stories are in the This Old Pinball Podcasts (some over two hours long).

Many of the industry vets in those TOP interviews are now dead, so thank Clay that we have them at all.

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Everybody is different, but any time I read an article on just about anything, I'm yearning for MORE information about the subject, not less.

It's easy to self edit. I do it all of the time with news articles.

If what I'm reading is of little interest to me, I "fast forward" though the rest.... Other times, I love getting into the minutia of every detail.

As a wise sage once sang, "Too much of everything is just enough".

Got mine today. It was in the second batch shipped. Like everyone else, I am very impressed with the packaging and the size of the publication. Tomorrow I delve into the content.

Thank you. Love the posters too Sp the Centaur poster!

Can't wait to get mine!!!

I like the 260 page size but would rather see it published more often, even if that means it has to be a bit smaller.

While my magazine order came through just fine, my posters order had some shipping damage on their 5,500 mile journey. The shipping tube was rock solid but one of the end caps came out and one end got crushed, resulting in some wrinkling on one side of the poster edges. I would suggest some more/stronger tape to hold the ends on maybe? Here's some pics so you can see what I mean. I'm hoping when I frame them it will cover the damaged areas. Looks to be about a quarter inch wide for the most part, but there were nine posters and some are worse than others. For the record the mags and posters are great!

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THIS is another great reason to do business with Jonathan/Pinball Magazine. The magazine is always a great read, but the customer service is also top-notch. Look at how my posters arrived a few months ago .... and they were promptly replaced.

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That's awesome Jonathan, I really appreciate it! These tubes are built to take abuse, but I guess the postal services like a good challenge.

I really, really want Pinball Magazine to be offered in hardcover. Given the bulk of the publication, quality of the contents and the assertion that "it's more like a book than a magazine", it would be awesome to get them printed in hardcover. Can we make this happen?

Rob
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The EM KISS pinball machine article was super cool.

I have never played or even seen one of those.

Anybody ever played one?

I must admit, I kind of agree. I'd be curious to know the cost difference.

Just make sure you have all 3 available to buy as a package, Jonathan! That's what I'm waiting to do...buy a three-pack when the reprint comes out.

I'll take a reprint of #1 when they are ready. I'm slowly but surely working my way through #3 and there has been so much interesting information it's really unbelievable. Thanks for all the hard work and for putting out a top-notch publication!

I couldn't care less about Kiss, but I'm still enjoying issue #3. Regardless of the topic or cover I consider them all a must buy.

My only complaint: the margins are very small, and it's a bit tricky with the binding to read. The text goes in a little too far too read easily without really folding open the spine hard.

I know the Python stuff is tricky, but however issue #4 comes out I'm buying it.

I got comments from multiple people trying to buy a copy online, saying it was not easy to purchase.
these are not pinheads but ordinary people that want to buy a gift for someone.
In europe a creditcard or paypal is not for everybody, maybe add i-deal or banktransfer.
Non pinheads may also want a purchase button on page one, they have no interest in pinball related riff-raff to read through.

Got my copy a couple of days ago. Everything is top notch. Worth every penny. Love the Bally heyday section. Good stuff.......

Glad you got yours. I ordered mine November 6 and still waiting...............

I got mine today!!! Thank YOU!!!! It is better than I imagine. Great read with great pictures.

This may of been asked already, but can we buy a PDF online only copy? That would be a great option for me. Thanks, and I appreciate your work on this project.

-peppers

Not at this time. Reason is that someone (not implying you) would then duplicate the file and post it on the internet. Unigrove would not come close to covering his costs to produce the magazine.

Play Meter and RePlay, the two major US coin-op / Amusement trade magazines are the same way. Although one does post all advertiser pages monthly.

Bummer I thought digital rights would be more advanced by now. Thank you for the answer.

Mine arrived yesterday (full set) and I haven't plunged a ball since as the "books" are amazing!
These are a must have for all pinball collectors, so many interesting facts and interviews.
Thanks Jonathan for all your work I'm down for every future issue as they just get better!
Geoff.

I picked up this to go along with my Bally kiss machine. Very excellent articles with some great interviews. Loaded with pictures to go along with the articles. Worth every penny.

I've got a set from a friend, so I have a complete set of 3 for sale on Ebay. USA only...

ebay.com link: itm

Sold!

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Just received #3, another great job by Jonathan and his team!!!! GREAT magazine done top notch!

A lot of great articles in here and if you're a fan of the Bally artwork, specifically Kevin O'Connor's, then this is a must buy!

I wonder how many extra issues you will sell to the Kiss Army?

Many of them have to have EVERY piece of Kiss anything!

Any news of a reprint of the first issue?

I just ordered issues #2 and #3 as a combo package. What's the rough ETA?

Just got an email that the issue one reprint is in the webstore