Go and Go-Moku

by Edward Lasker

Book Overview

Best introduction in English to a great Japanese game. Detailed instructions provide valuable information on basic patterns, strategy, tactics, and analyzed games. Used as text by generations of Americans and Japanese as well. 72 diagrams. ..".clearly written diagrammed primer..." -- New Yorker.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486206130
• ISBN13: 9780486206134
• Release Date: January 1960
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Challenging but rewarding

I agree with the others that this book is not for the beginner, but I have found it quite helpful, as every move shown has a purpose, and you have to work a bit to figure it out. If you enjoy figuring things out for yourself, and are willing to do some work, this is the Go book for you.

Very informitave. Very hardcore.

As the other reviews say, the bulk of this book is raw lists of moves, with explinations, and complicated variations. You absolutely need a board to follow along. Also, this isn't for the rank beginner.Some things are hard to follow, and it takes time, and it takes patience, and even some thought, but it's worth it. When you force yourself to think about the examples in this book, and really understand them all, you'll find that you have actually learned quite a bit.