Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Adam Ruben., & Adam Ruben|AUTHOR. (2017). Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Ruben and Adam Ruben|AUTHOR. 2017. Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Ruben and Adam Ruben|AUTHOR. Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball Chicago Review Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Adam Ruben, and Adam Ruben|AUTHOR. Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball Chicago Review Press, 2017.
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Full title | pinball wizards jackpots drains and the cult of the silver ball |
Author | ruben adam |
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