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Amazon
lists over a thousand poker books. You could spend a lifetime reading
and never get through the millions of pages written on poker. We review
classic and new poker books to help you pick the best.
Studiers
of poker books are called 'Book Players', a rather unkind term intended
to describe a player who is predictable and doesnt think. But whilst no
poker book can make a champion, knowledge is itself power.
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Poker
Book of the Month
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The
Man Behind the Shades
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The Rise
and Fall of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, Poker's Greatest Player. A remarkable
story of natural poker genius and his tragic spiral to an early death.
Recognised by most poker greats as the most gifted No Limit player that
ever lived. Winner of 3 WSOP titles.
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Mike
Caro's Book of Tells
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poker classic contains over 170 photos of pimped up poker players from the
seventies. See and understand the body language used to destroy opponents
at poker. Learn to spot subtle shrugs, sighs, shaking hands, mis-directed
bets, and much much more. |
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How
to Play Poker and Win
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poker book for all card players from beginner to expert. Focus is on Texas
Hold 'em. Published by Channel 4, the book is the perfect introduction to
the game and provides information on rules, etiquette, styles, venues and
betting. A bargain short read at 192 pages. |
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Big
Deal
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story of a year spent by biographer Anthony Holden in the tough world of
the professional poker player. He spent days and nights in the poker paradise
of Las Vegas, in Malta and Morocco, even shipboard, mingling with the legendary
greats. A "Rocky" style rollercoaster. |
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The
Education of a Poker Player
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published in 1957, foreword by Ian Fleming of James Bond fame. Whilst not
covering Holdem, Yardley's story of his life in illegal gambling dens and
his realisation that he could pick up tells has yet to be matched for tension.
Powerful lessons for any player. |
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