Instructional books

[lewdo26]

Hi all,

Lurked on this forum a few times. First time posting... I am a poolplayer who's trying to expand my knowledge of cue games. I know something of snooker and have watched matches on tape. But I am now looking for an instructional book for snooker players.

I did a search on the internet for one, and found that most snooker books out there are a little too introductory. I guess it's fair to say I'm looking for something beyond introductory, although if introductory aspects of the game are also discussed, all the merrier.

What do you guys think? Is there a book that really impressed you that you'd recommend?

Thanks a lot.

[Sonny]

Jimmy Whites Snooker Masterclass - if you can find it anywhere. That is the bible

[lewdo26]

Jimmy Whites Snooker Masterclass - if you can find it anywhere. That is the bible

Thanks a lot, Sonny. I'll take a look and try to get it soon. I live in the U.S. which probably means getting it online. No problem... I'm excited!

[Sonny]

Don't get too excited, it won't be that easy to find! I've got my copy under lock and key (metaphorically)

[legod]

you're looking for instructional books, try http://uzhis.homeip.net:8080

There are a couple of old classics on there so far:

How I Play Snooker (Joe Davis)
How to Play Snooker (Rex Williams) (similar to his previous book on "How to Become a Champion).

I understand there may be more to follow...

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[Cyril]

Old books

These are all availlable from a private collector through Snooker Scene. All of Joe Davis' books are excellent.

Author Title Year Condition Reserve
Clifford, W.G. Billiard Table Games 1936 Good, complete with dust jacket. £15
Clifford, W.G. Billiards for the Beginner 1937 Good. £15
Davis, J. How I Play Snooker 1975 Soft back. Good. £15
Davis, J. The Breaks Came My Way, Autobiography 1976 Very good. £40
Holt, R. Billiards & Snooker, Teach Yourself 1961 Very good, complete with dust jacket. £15
Hotine, F.M. Practice Strokes at Billiards 1902 Cover is badly stained and slightly torn. However all pages are intact. £17
Inman, Melbourne Billiards, How to Play and Win 1924 Good. £15
Levi, R. Billiards for the Million (volume 1) 1928 Ex-library copy. This book looks as though it was re-bound and covered some years ago but is generally in good condition. £45
Newman, S. How to Play Snooker 1936 Good. £35
Newman, T. How to Play Billiards 1935 Good. £40
Peall, A.F. All About Billiards, and How to Pot 1925 Very good. £40
Reece, T. Billiards 1915 Slightly torn on one corner of cover and some water damage to cover. Binding is very sound though. £45
Roberts, J. (Jnr) Billiards for Beginners 1901 Cover has faded slightly but generally sound copy. £35
Smith, W. Billiards In Easy Stages 1935 Good. £35

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