[pooltuna]

TimG, on Nov 21 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

Jlall, on Nov 21 2009, 04:16 PM, said:

kenrexford, on Nov 21 2009, 08:27 AM, said:

The bridge books that impressed me the most depends on the time in my life.  But, a few:

Five weeks to Winning Bridge

heh that was the first book I ever read.

First book or first bridge book?

Had you learned control or were you still wearing diapers?

[ggwhiz]

I'm fond of the Lawrence books like "play Matchpoints or Teams with me" for entertainment value as well as instruction.

One really good local player used to go to an NABC, play for a day or two and then kibitz the best for days on end. Worked for him but would bore me to tears. Kantar and Mollo keep me awake too. Sorry, Kelsey is great but a snoozefest.

Another GREAT local player re-read Watson's play of the hand every year before the team trials just to get out of the matchpoint mentality and into imps.

I can also tout Bridge with the Blue Team as the most overpriced "well worth it" book ever for shear brilliance.

[H_KARLUK]

WesleyC, on Nov 19 2009, 10:04 AM, said:

Peter: Isn't it about time you put together your own bridge book? I offer my services as proof reader when you do

Hamdi: My favourite is "Bridge with the Blue Team" by Pietro Forquet. It isn't the most instructive book, but if you want to be impressed by pure bridge genius, it is a must read.

Thanks Wesley,

Will try to find it. I think Mr Forquet was a famous International Banker, When asked 'which one is harder, bridge game or your professional career', i think his response was ' sure 1st one, it requires more counting'.

Nowadays i am busy to read interesting articles, such as differences from old times up to present day about th India culture. Have many nice friends from there living here as international businessmen and we plan to play in another regional after Xmas. As soon as it's over i will also look possibilities to buy some other books posted here for my library.

Meanwhile, I am impressed much about "WINNING CARD PLAY" by H.W.K.

[Jlall]

TimG, on Nov 21 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

Jlall, on Nov 21 2009, 04:16 PM, said:

kenrexford, on Nov 21 2009, 08:27 AM, said:

The bridge books that impressed me the most depends on the time in my life.  But, a few:

Five weeks to Winning Bridge

heh that was the first book I ever read.

First book or first bridge book?

lol bridge book obviously. Although I think reading bridge books caused me to stop reading other books (OBV I WON THE 4TH GRADE PRIZE FOR READING THE MOST BOOKS IN THE SCHOOL YEAR!)

[H_KARLUK]

mike777, on Nov 21 2009, 03:48 AM, said:

The_Hog, on Nov 21 2009, 02:44 AM, said:

Adventures in Card Play
Bridge with the Blue Team
Books by Reese, (edit) and Victor Mollo.

I am not an expert but can highly, highly recommend these books by the HOG>

Well for sure that books readers have much idea rather than me.

Long years ago, (at least 25) i bought one of Reese books published in USA by Sterling&Hayden Co in NY. (It was not cheap, anyway i gifted it to a newly established Bridge Club in Turkiye). Forgive me pls, I would remember wrong, might be 'Advanced Card play' or something like that. I remember amalgam of two books words inside that thick book.

It's ok. I m impressed 1st section about card play. Especially admired when Mr Reese admitted a nice defense versus him set his contract. To me that's a rare and elegant case.

But I am really sorry, cannot tell same things for bidding recommends in section two. That may because of mostly was busy with studying SEF, then SAYC and finally 2/1 books and European+French+USA monthly magazines though started with ACOL.

Victor Mollo Okay really fun. During '90 another nice friend went to Germany to have a new business connection. When he returned brought 'Bridge in the Zoo' ? (Again sorry if i remember the name wrong). We tried to review chapters as far as we could. Later on translated into my language. Yes, enjoyed.

[H_KARLUK]

georgeac, on Nov 21 2009, 03:34 AM, said:

by recommendation here i have "killing defense at bridge" by kelsey. i really really like it.

Agreed. Still in my humble library.

On the other hand i really wonder, as i posted at start :

Have you time to study new nice ideas ?

Thanks!
Hamdi

[barmar]

barmar, on Nov 21 2009, 02:40 AM, said:

This month's Bridge World has a glowing review of "Expert Bridge Simplified", which Fred praised above. I'm planning on picking this up next week in San Diego.

The book seller here doesn't have it.

[olliebol]

Get your hands on as many championship books as you can, there not cheap but worth every penny for an aspiring player. An endless supply of different systems,hands and analyses.

Furthermore for advanced players i heartily recommend partnership bidding by Robson and Segal not so much for its wisdom but generally for the number of ideas in it. Oh and buy the favorite partner a copy too. System discussion will come naturally after that. So much easier than having to come up with it all by yourself.

[georgeac]

H_KARLUK, on Nov 22 2009, 09:56 AM, said:

georgeac, on Nov 21 2009, 03:34 AM, said:

by recommendation here i have "killing defense at bridge" by kelsey. i really really like it.

Agreed. Still in my humble library.

On the other hand i really wonder, as i posted at start :

Have you time to study new nice ideas ?

Thanks!
Hamdi

for now,i know that defense is the place that i struggle the most often. so thats what i am focusing on stronger then other areas. i have a pretty good system with a regular p. no need to study new ideas right now.

[Rossoneri]

olliebol, on Nov 30 2009, 08:32 AM, said:

Get your hands on as many championship books as you can, there not cheap but worth every penny for an aspiring player. An endless supply of different systems,hands and analyses.

Furthermore for advanced players i heartily recommend partnership bidding by Robson and Segal not so much for its wisdom but generally for the number of ideas in it. Oh and buy the favorite partner a copy too. System discussion will come naturally after that. So much easier than having to come up with it all by yourself.

This is available online for free legally I believe. Dan Neill's website has a soft copy of it for download. I agree that this book should be strongly recommended for advancing players.