The Biggest Game In Town
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A. Alvarez
Binding: Hardback
Published: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight tears to corners of DJ, some foxing to inside of DJ.
The acclaimed The Biggest Game In Town chronicles the nascent years of the World Series of Poker, presenting an intimate look at the high-stakes world of professional gambling. A. Alvarez uncovers the unique personalities and intense strategies of the players who shaped this iconic tournament. The narrative illustrates the psychological battles and sheer nerve required to compete at the highest level of poker. This compelling account details not just the game itself, but the broader culture of risk and ambition that defined an era. It offers a vivid and authoritative portrayal of a pivotal moment in the history of competitive card playing.
Author: A. Alvarez
Binding: Hardback
Published: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight tears to corners of DJ, some foxing to inside of DJ.
The acclaimed The Biggest Game In Town chronicles the nascent years of the World Series of Poker, presenting an intimate look at the high-stakes world of professional gambling. A. Alvarez uncovers the unique personalities and intense strategies of the players who shaped this iconic tournament. The narrative illustrates the psychological battles and sheer nerve required to compete at the highest level of poker. This compelling account details not just the game itself, but the broader culture of risk and ambition that defined an era. It offers a vivid and authoritative portrayal of a pivotal moment in the history of competitive card playing.