Pachinko Machine Illustrated: The Pachinko THE PACHINKO Author: Michiaki Ogawa, Hyakusu Editorial Room Publisher: Libroport Published: April 30, 1985 Softcover, 111 pages, 25.5cm x 18.5cm The cover shows signs of wear and yellowing due to age, but the condition is good. This book introduces the history of pachinko culture, which began in 1946, with color photos and engaging text. It features a wealth of valuable photos, including the oldest existing pachinko machines. Essays include "The Relationship Between Pachinko and Tanuki" by Genpei Akasegawa, "Pachinko is Now a Space War" by Koichi Tanikawa, as well as contributions from Shinzo Shimao, Sanai Kameoka, and others. It also includes a chronological table that allows you to trace the history, and you can feel the culture and memories of the writers at the time. This is an old book stored at home, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to old items.