"Ghosts at the Table" by Des Wilson

[CrizzyConnor]

"Ghosts at the Table" by Des Wilson

I just finished reading this book after recieving a free copy from a mate who got it while playing a recent tournament in Ireland and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it, best poker book i"ve read so far. There was no poker strategy, no maths and no headaches - just a good story charting poker"s rise from the days of the Wild West right up to the end of the 2007 WSOP.

It was a really great read that gave a good insight into some of the legendary stories and the legends of the game.

Anybody else read this? If not then i"d definitely recommend it... Well worth a read.

[Mikeyboy9361]

Yeah, I"ve read it and thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly when we get up to the names we all recognize, and a few we don"t. Makes you realise what the legends like Doyle and the rest had to go through. A darn sight easier playing poker in this day and age!

[lukybugur]

I got half way through it on holiday back in July and haven"t got back around to it. It was interesting and insightful enough - I"ll try to get back into it over the Christmas hols.

[CrizzyConnor]

Definitely a lot easier playing poker these days, lol.

You should definitely try and finish it over Christmas, it"s a great wee book for the casual reading on a lazy winters nights by the fire ... (wi a pipe and some tartan slippers?)

[rubertoe]

If you liked this you should definatly try "Swimming with the devilfish" also by Des Wilson which gives you a great insight into many of Britains Top Players!

Also

The Man behind the shades - Nollan Dalla
"Big Deal" and "Bigger Deal" by Anthony Holden

All 3 great reads

I havent actually read "ghosts at the table" anyone wanna loan me a copy!??

[oneill1970]

That"s my Christmas present sorted out!

Also "The Biggest Game In Town" (Al Alvarez) - good read!

[SirPercival]

I have read and enjoyed Ghosts at the Table.

I suggest you also try
"Poker Wisdom of a Champion" by Doyle Brunson and
"In a world full of fat people" by Amarillo Slim

[JohnWain111]

Very enjoyable and informative. From the days of legends like Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and particularly "Wild Bill" playing in places like Tombstone and Deadwood, right up to the present day of Vegas and the Horseshoe and Binions. The game was certainly different in those days. Des Wilson certainly does justice by painstakingly charting the progress of the game, the trials and tribulations, the characters, the legends. Don"t think that side of its changed much, except perhaps nobody "totes a gun" nowadays!!!! A thoroughly excellent read.    

[RioRodent]

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I suggest you also try
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"In a world full of fat people" by Amarillo Slim

Excellent book, a view shared by everyone I"ve lent it to.

[CrizzyConnor]

Will definitely look into a few of those books - cheers for the recommendations!

Also has anybody read Barry Greensteins "Ace on the River"? I quite fancy that after reading the little write up in Poker Player"s "Top 5 Poker Books" list...