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Poker Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

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ISBN-10: 081184627X

ISBN-13: 9780811846271

Edition: N/A

Authors: A. Alvarez

List price: $18.95
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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 new paperback edition, 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…    
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Book details

List price: $18.95
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date: 10/14/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 1.00" wide x 1.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990