Skip to content

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats Paperback - 2004

by A. Alvarez


From the publisher

A smoke-filled room. The clink of chips breaking the silence of furious concentration. The occasional muttering of check, raise, and fold, as staggering amounts are wagered on a simple hand of five cards. In this new paperback edition, acclaimed writer A. Alvarez narrates the history of poker -- its most amazing stories, unforgettable players, and incredible hands. From the first great Las Vegas poker marathon, in which Nick the Greek played Johnny Moss for five months straight, to the more recent World Series of Poker, Alvarez captures a subculture rich with legend. His lively text is combined with a colorful array of poker-inspired art, advertisements, movie stills, and photos to create an entertaining ode to the pastime that is not so much a game of cards as a way of life.

First line

I SUSPECT THAT ALL US NOVICES in the feckless Friday night sessions where I learned to play were drawn to poker because we were in love with America, and poker is the most American of games.

Details

  • Title Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
  • Author A. Alvarez
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chronicle Books, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
  • Date October 7, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780811846271 / 081184627X
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 1 x 1 x 1 in (2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 795.412

About the author

A. Alvarez is the author of numerous books and anthologies -- of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and criticism. He is also a contributor to The New Yorker and The New York Review of Books and perhaps the only published poet ever to participate in the World Series of Poker. His book about the series, The Biggest Game in Town, has become a cult classic. He lives in London.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by Alvarez, A

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Like New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£1.83
£2.85 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books, 2004-10-14. Paperback. Like New.
Item Price
£1.83
£2.85 shipping to USA
Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by Alvarez, A.

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.82
£3.24 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Item Price
£3.82
£3.24 shipping to USA
Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by Alvarez, A

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.48
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books LLC. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
£5.48
FREE shipping to USA
Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by Alvarez, A

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.48
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books LLC. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
£5.48
FREE shipping to USA
Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

Poker : Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by A. Alvarez

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.59
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books LLC, 2004. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£5.59
FREE shipping to USA
Poker Bets,Bluffs,and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker Bets,Bluffs,and Bad Beats

by Alvarez,A.

  • Used
  • as new
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
As New
Edition
First Chronicle Paperback Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Marietta,, Georgia, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.69
£4.87 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2004. First Chronicle Paperback Edition . Paperback. As New.
Item Price
£5.69
£4.87 shipping to USA
Poker: Bets, Bluffs & Bad Beats.
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bets, Bluffs & Bad Beats.

by A. Alvarez

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.69
£2.85 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle. Used - Very Good. 2004. Paperback. Very Good.
Item Price
£5.69
£2.85 shipping to USA
Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by A. Alvarez

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£7.27
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books, 2004-10-14. Paperback. Good.
Item Price
£7.27
FREE shipping to USA
Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by Alvarez, A

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Kingwood, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£8.19
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books, 2004-10-14. paperback. New. 8x0x9.
Item Price
£8.19
FREE shipping to USA
Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Poker: Bluffs, Bets, and Bad Beats

by A. Alvarez

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used:Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780811846271
ISBN 10
081184627X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£9.45
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Chronicle Books, 2004-10-14. Paperback. Used:Good.
Item Price
£9.45
FREE shipping to USA