Poker: Bets, Bluff, and Bad Beats

by Al Álvarez

Book Overview

With its combined elements of skill, chance, & courage, poker was destined to become the game of choice in casinos & back rooms everywhere. Alvarez narrates the history of the pastime that millions of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811827518
• ISBN13: 9780811827515
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Good book but missing something...

Alvarez is a great writer and the history of poker detailed in the book is very interesting; I enjoy any story from poker's hay-days. The only problem I had was with the missing text between pages 39-40 where he quotes Jennings Perry about tells. It would be great if someone could post the missing text.

Nifty addition to any poker enthusiast's library

Cool book to peruse on a rainy afternoon for those who fancy themselves as poker enthusiasts. While the book provides no insight or tips on game strategy - keep in mind that that's not what this book is for. Rather, it delves into other topics such as the history of the game, the colorful personalities, game lore and historical/memorable bad beats and monster calls. The other great highlight of this book are the numerous illustrations pulled from a few centuries worth of poker art found in advertising, book covers, etc.

pleasant surprise

Bought it for a friend...cheated...and read it before giving it. What at first appears to be a coffee table picture book is actually a well written, informative and lively account of various poker facts and stories. If you love poker you'll definitely enjoy this book