Here's a reissue of one of the most-requested books on gamblers. Bradshaw profiled six full-time gamblers whose names are well-known among their peers--Johnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, Titanic Thompson, Bobby Riggs, Minnesota Fats and Tim Holland--men who deal with proposition after proposition day in and day out. He uncovers what makes them successful, how they survive, describes dramatically the games they play and the kind of move they make. He probes their minds and hearts as he attempts to define aht makes some men winners and other men losers. The author was one of the most distinguished journalists of the 60s and 70s. He contributed to Esquire and New York magazines and wrote a book on backgammon and diec in 1986 at the age of 48. 239 pages, paperbound, August 2003

An enjoyable-to-read collection of 52 interviews with the best professional poker players in the world (including Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, Phil Gordon, Howard Lederer, Scott Fischman, Chris Moneymaker and Annie Duke) in which they recount the greatest hands of their storied careers. Combining heart-stopping action, dramatic storytelling, larger-than-life characters, and expert instruction, Rosenbloom, the syndicated poker columnist for the Chicago Tribune and the ESPN Poker Club, provides colorful, money-making wisdom from the sharpest minds in the game. Whether you're a newcomer in a friendly weekly game, an on-line shark, or a veteran of Vegas tournaments, this book will teach you to talk, think, and play like a pro.