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The New Complete Book of Bridge

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The New Complete Book of Bridge
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Albert Dormer
By (author) Ron Klinger
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:448
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 139
Category/GenreBridge
ISBN/Barcode 9780297871156
ClassificationsDewey:795.415
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date 12 June 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book gives a full account of modern Acol and of the whole range of defensive and competitive bidding. It is suitable for players up to a high standard but will readily be understood by less experienced players as each topic starts with the fundamentals. The play of the cards is covered in all important aspects, with an emphasis on mental approach and on principles of wide application. Deals are presented in a way that allows the reader to develop his thoughts and arrive at solutions. There are many hints of practical value that will stay in the mind.

Author Biography

Albert Dormer Albert Dormer was not only an international bridge champion player but was also one of the world's leading bridge writers with a string of remarkable books to his credit, including Dormer on Deduction, as well as being bridge correspondent of The Times for four years from 1990. He lived near Inverness in Scotland before his death in 2014. Ron Klinger Ron Klinger is a leading international bridge teacher and has represented Australia in over 20 world championships since 1976. An Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master, he has written over 60 books, some of which have been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, French, Hebrew and Icelandic. Two of his titles - Guide to Better Card Play and Right Through the Pack Again - won Book of the Year awards. He has created many new bridge ideas and devised a number of conventions. He lives in NSW, Australia, and has written a daily bridge column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald for over 15 years.

Reviews

Here in 448 pages are all the facts required to play bridge well in the English style. The print font is large and the paper of high quality. A total of 214 pages are devoted to bidding and 224 to play and defence. There is also a very useful index For anyone with aspirations to become a good player this book is a must. Indeed anyone who doesn't learn from it is either a champion or a liar. Do yourself a favour and buy a copy, but guard it well. Too many of your friends will want to borrow it and you will never get it back - tell them to buy their own copy - ENGLISH BRIDGE