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Poker: Bets, Bluffs, and Bad Beats

by A Alvarez

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ISBN13: 9780811827515
ISBN10: 0811827518
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Synopsis:

A smoke-filled room. The clink of chips breaking the silence of furious concentration. The occasional muttering of 'check,''raise,' and 'fold,' as staggering amounts are wagered on a simple hand of five cards. In this fascinating book, acclaimed writer A. Alvarez narrates the history of poker-its most amazing stories, unforgettable players, and incredible hands. From the first great Las Vegas poker marathon, in which Nick the Greek played Johnny Moss for five months straight, to the more recent World Series of Poker, Alvarez captures a subculture rich with legend. His lively text is combined with a colorful array of poker-inspired art, advertisements, movie stills, and photos to create an entertaining ode to the pastime that is not so much a game of cards as a way of life.
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ISBN:
9780811827515
Subtitle:
Bets, Bluff, and Bad Beats
Author:
Alvarez, A.
Author:
Alvarez, A.
Author:
Chronicle Books
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Location:
San Francisco
Subject:
Gambling - Card Games
Subject:
Poker
Subject:
Card Games - Poker
Series Volume:
105-822
Publication Date:
February 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
9.81x9.05x.69 in. 1.79 lbs.
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