The History of Snooker and Billiards
Author: Clive Everton
Publisher:
Published: 1986-01-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781852250133
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The Billiard Encyclopedia
Author: Victor Stein
Publisher:
Published: 2008-11-01
Total Pages: 640
ISBN-13: 9780615170923
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This award winning publication has established itself as the most authoritative and historical book ever written on the game of billiards. This new third edition has been completely revised with over 350 new pages and 500 new images. Many from the Encyclopedia's own archive. Expanded to 640 pages and featuring new sections on billiard memorabilia, current cue makers, world class cue collections, and the "Beauty of The Cue" - a stunning pictorial containing over 500 cues over made over the last 40 years. The new third edition goes further in illuminating the journey that started 20 years ago by Stein and Rubino, documenting the fascinating story of Billiards.
History of Billiards
Author: Sydenham Dixon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2011-03-29
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 1446548597
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This vintage book contains an interesting and detailed treatise on the history of billiards. Written in clear, plain language, and full of interesting historical information, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the game. It would make for a wonderful addition to any collection of antiquarian sporting literature. Many old books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, pool and snooker.
Snooker and Billiards
Author: Clive Everton
Publisher: Crowood
Published: 2014-09-30
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1847977936
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Crowood Sports Guides are the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. In this second edition of Snooker & Billiards - Skills, Tactics Techniques, the history of the game is covered along with the rules of the game; choosing the right equipment and top tips from many of the game's great players. All the skills and techniques are explained clearly with full-colour sequence photography and detailed table diagrams help explain more advanced tactics such as breakbuilding and safety play. Aimed at beginners taking up the game for the first time, false beginners wanting to revise their technique and also more experienced players looking to further develop their tactics. Superbly illustrated with 65 colour images in sequence photography and 108 table diagrams.
Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
Author: Robert Byrne
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9780156005548
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The definitive work on pool and billiards (National Billiard News) by champion player Robert Byrne Now updated throughout and expanded with new material on strategy in eight- and nine-ball, trick shots, and billiard memorabilia, Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards is the classic guide to cue games complete with detailed diagrams and photographs to help improve play at every level."
Billiards & Snooker
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards
Author: Michael Ian Shamos
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781558212190
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains information on billiards, pool, snooker and all associated games with anecdotes.
Billiards, Revised and Updated
Author: Billiards Congress of America
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2005-05-01
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1461749921
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Here in a single, compact handbook are all the rules for the myriad forms of pocket billiards. Billiards: The Official Rules and Records Book is complete with detailed instructions on how to play everything from Basic Pocket Billiards to Cut-Throat, together with the rules for tournament games such as Nine Ball and Rotation, and Snooker and Carom games. These are the official rules of billiards from the Billiard Congress of America, the governing body of professional billiards in the United States. A very helpful chapter for the beginner includes professional tips on basic techniques and strategies. Also included are a glossary of billiard terms and a summary of BCA billiards champions.
The Billiard Encyclopedia
Author: Victor Stein
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 499
ISBN-13: 9780964092808
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Billiards and Snooker Compendium
Author: Gary Clarke
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1899820469
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Billiards & Snooker Compendium A Billiards & Snooker Compendium is the most extensive work on the literature of billiards and snooker ever published and took over two years to compile. It contains bibliographical information on over 650 books, a detailed description of each book's content, tips on identifying different editions, notes on scarce dustjackets, plus the estimated values of 1st editions. These values have been calculated using a variety of well respected sources. This essential reference book is easy to use, is clearly laid out, and includes both an author and title index. Each book has its own unique reference number and entries are fully cross referenced. It will appeal to all collectors of billiards and snooker memorabilia, book dealers and collectors, fans of both sports, and those simply wishing to add a few books to their sports collection. About the author Gary Clarke has been playing and watching snooker for over 25 years and has a great knowledge and deep affection for the game. He is also an avid reader and book lover and this work combines two of his most passionate interests. The author currently lives in his home town of Ipswich and this is his first work of non-fiction.
