Edward Trapunski's guest appearances

Edward Trapunski

For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast

Steve Smith

Steve Young

Roger Sharpe

Jeff Rivera

Fox Hunt

Danny Leach

Gerry Stellenberg

Jon Chad

Scott Gullicks

Todd MacCulloch

Sophia Baldridge

Wayne Neyens

Dennis Dodel

Pamco Roto Lite

Chad Dubovsky

OwlTail

Tonight I am joined by Edward Trapunski, author of "Special When Lit: A visual and anecdotal history of Pinball". We discuss the creation of the book, originally published in 1979, came out at a time of great change for pinball. The industry was moving from electro-mechanical games to solid state.  The book touches on a broad history of the game, a description of the appeal from social, art, and gameplay aspects, and even a peek into the future (circa 1979), which turned out to be quite prescient! Special When Lit can be purchased here:  The other books mentioned -  Pinball! by Roger Sharpe -  Tilt! Pinball machines 1931-1958 -  Pinball an Illustrated History by Michael Colmer -  Pinball Portfolio by Harry McKoewn -  Many thanks to Edward for the interview and the great book about the game we all enjoy.

Episode 457 - Interview with Edward Trapunski 09-30-19