[kenrexford]

A good friend of mine, Ken Eichenbaum, has just reissued an updated version of a book that he wrote years ago called "Bridge Without a Partner."

His book is hysterical, covering a large number of deals that you will be hard-pressed to believe were real, but they did happen in real play. The deals are analyzed by an extremely gifted semi-pro who actually played most, if not all, of these hands while employed to do so.

The original version created some stir years ago, because it was viewed as disrespectful to the "imaginary" client. The newer version tones down some of the perceived mockery. IMO, the original version was perfectly fine; it just may have threatened some folks who did not want their clients, or perhaps I should use the new term "students," thinking that their foibles might make it to print. Some may still object because of that perception. I look at the deals as amazing analysis of how wildly divergent our views may be on a single deal and how to cope with impossible scenarios. Games that seem hopeless can be made. Alternative actions in the bidding may solve unexpected future problems. Besides, some of the most interesting play and defense problems could never come up unless partner added some "unique" theory to the auction or to their side of the defense.

Ken Eichenbaum is self-publishing this book and has authorized me to post his address. I'm not sure if I can post his contact info per the rules here, but in case it is OK:

Ken Eichenbaum
280 Powell Road
Powell, Ohio 43265

If that did not work, send me an email.

He is charging $17.50 if domestic (postage and handling and tax already included). If international (outside of the U.S.), make that $25.00 U.S. and he will again cover all of the shipping and handling and tax.

[kenrexford]

I have just set up a paypal method of buying Kenny's book on my website -- www.cuebiddingatbridge.blogspot.com. I think I got it right. First time trying this. But, if you want to get that book from Kenny through this method, I am authorized to accept payments and have the book forwarded.