Backgammon Book Suggestions

Book Suggestions

Recommended Backgammon Books

From:   Butch Meese
Address:   butch@inuxc.UUCP
Date:   22 January 1984
Subject:   Recommended Backgammon Books
Forum:   net.games
Google:   899@inuxc.UUCP

Backgammon Books in Brief The following books if read in the recommended sequence properly compliment one another and will dramatically aid the backgammon learning process. Note: Backgammon books are higher in price because of low volume. 1) THE BACKGAMMON BOOK by Osward Jacoby/Crawford Truly the "Bible of Backgammon". Recommended for any player who has not read a book on backgammon. This treatise is the foundation for all good play in the game. Although conservative in its approach to game strategy, one should digest this material before reading about aggressive play. (Paperback - A Bantam Book ~ $3.50) 2) BACKGAMMON by Paul Magriel By far the most complete book on the game. A must for the serious minded backgammon enthusiasts. It carefully explains the game's basic concepts, ideas and strategic principles. (Hardback - Times Books ~ $20.00) 400 pages 3) THE BACKGAMMON QUIZ BOOK by Prince Joli Kansil 112 Quizzes with answers for players of all skill levels. This book is best used by doing the quizzes from time to time as you develope your game. (Paperback - Playboy Press ~ 3.50) 4) PARADOXES and PROBABILITIES by Barclay Cooke Backgammon workbook of 168 challenging problems for everyone from novice to expert. (Hardback - Random House ~ $9.00) 184 pages Now if you get this far and still want more, backgammon has become more than a game. The rest of the books listed are for the "die-hard" backgammon players. 5) CHAMPIONSHIP BACKGAMMON by Barclay Cooke & Rene Orlean Through a unique format - a lively, colorful play-by-play study of eight hard-fought duplicate games of the first International Champion Match held in London in October 1973. By playing along, move by move, you are able to grasp the finer points of the game. (Hardback - Prentice Hill ~ $19.95) 338 pages 6) BACKGAMMON WITH THE CHAMPIONS by Kent Goulding Is a major contribution to backgammon literature and picks up where other books leave off. Comes in two volumes, each volume contains six matches played between two well- known, world-class backgammon champions. Each match is taken from a key round of a major tournament and is comprehensively annotated by backgammon expect Kent Goulding. (Volume I & II - KG Publication $60.00 each or $110 for both) Order form can be obtained from: BACKGAMMON WITH THE CHAMPIONS 3504 Frederick Place Kensington, Maryland 20895 7) VISIONS LAUGHS AT COUNTING with ADVICE TO THE DICELORN (sold in interspersed two-volume set, 438 pages, $64) WONDERFUL WORLD OF BACKGAMMON (132 pages, $18) MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE CHOUETTE (142 pages, $20) DOUBLE-SIXES FROM THE BAR (135 pages, $19) IS THERE LIFE AFTER BACKGAMMON? (148 pages, $21) HOW CAN I KEEP FROM DANCING? (134 pages, $19) by Danny Kleinman Technical articles on general subjects are interspersed with a format of letters to Miss Lonelyblots, the ever- faithful counselor to the "Dorn-Lorn". The books are not entirely technical but address the tricky subject of mental attitude of how to approach the game. In addition, it details many cheating techniques in order to alert the unwary player to these pitfalls. Order from author: 8924 Hargis Street Los Angeles, CA 90034 Any question about these books or other backgammon just mail them to me...and good reading. inuxc!butch |:~)

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