Nostalgae 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 It's been a while since I read a non-strategy poker book (Poker Nation I think), so I'm thinking of picking one up, can't decide which I want though. I have heard from some that the Chris Moneymaker book is actually decent, I'm also curious about the Banker/Professor/Suicide King one, or anything else you guys could recommend. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
cursive34 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 poker nation was the first book i read about poker and i loved it. from the bits i read of The Banker.... it was really good. I only skimmed through some of it at the book store and that chapter they had in cardplayer. Positively 5th Street is another good book, really long but good. Amarillo Slim also has a book but i never read it. Link to post Share on other sites
Under The Gun 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Its almost a must read for anyone who likes to gamble or likes Slim. He has some great stories in it and its amazing what the guy has been through in his life. Haven't read the Proffessor/Banker but have heard nothing but good things in it. I can attest though that the Slim book is very entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites
VicRattlehead 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 ONE OF A KIND by Nolan Dalla and Peter Alson.Great book.It further goes to show what a complete piece of garbage the Stu Ungar movie was (and is). Hopefully they will re-make the movie now. Link to post Share on other sites
Sushiman 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Biggest Game in Town by A. Alvaerez (sp?). It's the definitely piece of poker literature and Jim McManus wishes he had half the writing chops this guy does. Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcCatcher 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Get the Professor, Banker, and Suicide King. Most everything else is crap Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,358 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Aces and Kings has some good nuggets here and hter...The Amirillo Slim book is gold too, but Slim's a hustler, so who knows how much is true, still really entertaining..positivly fith street positively sucks. Link to post Share on other sites
VicRattlehead 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Aces and Kings has some good nuggets here and hter...The Amirillo Slim book is gold too, but Slim's a hustler, so who knows how much is true, still really entertaining..positivly fith street positively sucks.I've heard that some of the players that know and play(ed) with Amarillo Slim have stated that about 80% of what is in his book is complete BSHe's the Chi Chi Rodriguez of poker. A total BS artist. Link to post Share on other sites
feedmykids 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Biggest Game in Town by A. Alvaerez (sp?). It's the definitely piece of poker literature and Jim McManus wishes he had half the writing chops this guy does. Link to post Share on other sites
iveyfan30 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 i dislike mcmanus, think he's an asskisser..., but 5th street was a good read... Link to post Share on other sites
DeNuts1 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Its almost a must read for anyone who likes to gamble or likes Slim. Â He has some great stories in it and its amazing what the guy has been through in his life. Â Haven't read the Proffessor/Banker but have heard nothing but good things in it. Â I can attest though that the Slim book is very entertaining.Does he mention molesting little girls? Link to post Share on other sites
Under The Gun 0 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Its almost a must read for anyone who likes to gamble or likes Slim. Â He has some great stories in it and its amazing what the guy has been through in his life. Â Haven't read the Proffessor/Banker but have heard nothing but good things in it. Â I can attest though that the Slim book is very entertaining.Does he mention molesting little girls?NO...Has he? I think that one went over my head... Link to post Share on other sites
DeNuts1 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Its almost a must read for anyone who likes to gamble or likes Slim. Â He has some great stories in it and its amazing what the guy has been through in his life. Â Haven't read the Proffessor/Banker but have heard nothing but good things in it. Â I can attest though that the Slim book is very entertaining.Does he mention molesting little girls?NO...Has he? I think that one went over my head...Yes he was convicted for molesting a relative of his. I think she was about 12ish. Too lazy to look it up. There is a link here in the forum somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I picked up Positively Fifth Street in the library last year. From what I read, it was good. But I turned that one back in to instead get a strategy book.I may pick that one up again though, especially after reading DN's review on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtydutch 8 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 poker nation was the first book i read about poker and i loved it.That part about cuting a hole in his pocket freeked me out!I thought it was stupid, and ****ing wired. Link to post Share on other sites
solo319 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I enjoyed Phil Hellmuths bad beats and lucky draws there is some great storys into the poker world. Link to post Share on other sites
711Buddha 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Andy Bellin's Poker Nation, I really enjoyed that one. The Biggest Game in Town, by Alvarez is a good read and Poistively Fifth Street is a classic. Link to post Share on other sites
BigSlick 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I have heard of one called "The Big Deal" I believe it is a "year in the life of a poker player " book - Has anyone read this and have any feedback on it? Was thinking of ordering it.ThanksBigSlick Link to post Share on other sites
Scruff 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Doyle Brunson's Poker Wisdom of Champion (or something like that) was a great book, and there is very little poker strategy in it, but a ton of life experience stuff. I thought it was great, and it's a quick, easy read. Link to post Share on other sites
ronnieburger 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I don't know any full books but there are some novellas spellin wtvr on vorza.com (john vorhaus) he wrote a few really good novellas good read while in a long MTT its surfing vegas or something really good well written Link to post Share on other sites
Nostalgae 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Author Share Posted June 27, 2005 I have heard of one called "The Big Deal" I believe it is a "year in the life of a poker player " book - Has anyone read this and have any feedback on it? Was thinking of ordering it.ThanksBigSlickIt is good. The author takes $20k as his bankroll and goes on the tournament circuit. It has stories of the travel, the poker action, and anecdotes from other players. It was written in the 80's I believe, when the tournament community was much smaller, and it is fun to follow the adventure as he goes all over and gets to know the other players and whatnot. Link to post Share on other sites
lordchadwick 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 The Professor, The Banker and the Suicide King was a great read even if you are not really into POKER all that much. Very interesting story! Link to post Share on other sites
angler 0 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Rocks and Rings: My life as an arrogant prick, It's new. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Rocks and Rings: My life as an arrogant prick, It's new.HAHAHA! INSTANT CLASSIC!Positively Fifth Street was decent. The Professor, Banker and Suicide King was great.I went into the book store and literally read the entire first part. I think i sat there for a little over an hour and a half reading it. It is an excellent story and reading it is like enjoying a fucking steak dinner. I don't know what that mean but it is written quite well. Link to post Share on other sites
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