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"The Billiard Encyclopedia" 2nd Edition
An Illustrated History of the Sport
Victor Stein & Paul Rubino. 554 pages.
Over 800 Illustrations. Published 1996.
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The Billiard Encyclopedia is a visually stunning
landmark publication, unprecedented in size and
scope. The Encyclopedia's 554 pages replete with
the fullest account of the development of the game
and its implements, represent six years of worldwide
research and collaboration.
Far more information, including full details on how
to order this outstanding book can be found by
visiting The Billiard Encyclopedia
web site.
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"A Rookie's Guide to Pool Table Maintenance and Repair"
Mose Duane. 300 pages. Illustrated. Published 2005.
"POOL TABLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR is the only book
available that completely explains all pool table maintenance
from simple brushing to replacing the cloth and cushions,
including assembling, and leveling.
Pool Table Maintenance and Repair is an accumulation of
twenty-five years of empirical and accepted knowledge and
experience. It is a comprehensive book on the structure of
billiard tables, equipment, maintenance, and specifications,
which makes it a complete, one-source maintenance book."
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"A Rookie's Guide to Buying or Selling a Pool Table"
Mose Duane. 180 pages. Illustrated Published 2001.
"Buying or selling a pool table can be haphazard for anyone
who doesn't know what to look for, or how to look for it. This
book will simply show you what to look for to insure that you
pay or receive a fair price for any pool table. The ten essential
components that should be considered are covered in ten
chapters (including accessories), along with a glossary of
terms, a quick reference of specifications, and a table ranking
of most major brands."
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"Blue Book of Pool Cues"
Brad Simpson. 600 pages - 56 of Photographs. Published 1999.
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This new 2nd Edition contains up-to-date pricing and detailed
technical information on new and used pool cues, including
custom cue manufacturers. 56 pages of color photos feature
the best cues by current and custom cuemakers. The Blue
Book of Pool Cues is now being used by most insurance
companies, pawn shops, collectors, dealers, and billiards
players/professionals to accurately determine pool cue values
and related information.
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Instructional
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"Win at Pocket Billiards: Bank and Kick Shots Simplified,
Explained and Illustrated"
Desmond Allen. 81 pages. Illustrated. Published 2001.
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"If you play pool, this concise, fully-illustrated book can make
you a winner. The book teaches the pool player how to
pocket one-, two-, and three-rail kick shots. The author also
includes savvy tips for nine ball and straight pool."
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Instructional
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"Answers to a Pool Player's Prayers"
Richard Kranicki. 128 pages. Published 2000.
Devoted entirely to parts of the game that all players need
to master - aiming, sighting, and striking the cue-ball.
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further reviews. To order with the cheapest postage, use the site nearest your home.
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Instructional
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"Straight Pool Bible : Personal Instruction from a World Champion"
Arthur Cranfield & Laurence S. Moy. 192 pages. Published 2000.
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"Straight pool is considered to be "the game that provides the
greatest test of complete pocket-billiard playing skill". Here,
Cranfield teaches the tips and tactics he's cultivated over
decades of experience: how to minimize cue ball movement,
setting up the best possible break shot, knowing when to play
safety, and how to handle the pressure of competition."
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