Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game

by Michael Ian Shamos and Mike Shamos

Book Overview

From Minnesota Fats to Fast Eddie, pool has always been associated with a fringe scene. Not anymore. More than 30 million Americans--men and women--play pool. EPSN covers the professional men's and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188518395X
• ISBN13: 9781885183958
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Artisan Publishers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.3" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Great survey of post-Color of Money pool in America

"To play billiards well," quipped Charles Roupell, "is a sign of an ill-spent youth." That image of vice, hustling, and threat to the community used to be a large part of the average American's perception of pool. Then in 1986, The Color of Money came along and revitalized the game and ushered in a new era. It's this era, in all its impressiveness and diversity, that Shamos and Bennett survey.Shamos is among pool's most accomplished historians, and his knowledge of the game shines brightly in this book. He introduces us to a selection of people who have contributed immensely to the game, takes us on a tour of some of America's classiest and most unique pool and billiard rooms, outlines women's and men's professional pool, and closes with a look at the state of the pool industry. The life of the book is Bennett's photography. Bennett's lens never fails to bring a sense of animation to the stills and to put us in the moment. Much like buying a better stereo and rediscovering your CDs, Bennett reintroduced me to the image of this game that I've played since childhood.

Caleb's Review

This is by far my favoritebook on pool that I own.Thephotography is awesome,some of the best candid shots ofpro tournament play there is.There are a great deal of action shots too that capture the power of the break and the focus required to stay at the top of your game.Shooting Pooltakes you across the country to meet some of the best players in the game,and to some of the nicest pool halls you have ever seen.I love this book and would never sell my copy!Take care,Caleb