Big Deal
Big Deal by Anthony Holden, published by Abacus in 2002, offers an insightful exploration into the world of professional poker. Spanning 384 pages, this edition presents a narrative of Holden’s year spent immersed in the high-stakes environment of poker, traveling through Las Vegas, Malta, and Morocco. The author engages with legendary players, honing his skills and discovering personal insights along the way, while emphasizing that poker transcends mere gambling.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the poker scene, where the game serves as a microcosm of life itself, revealing both the triumphs and challenges faced by its players. The book captures the excitement and intensity of poker, showcasing its heroes, eccentrics, and the unique dynamics of the game. With its focus on games and activities, particularly gambling, this edition invites readers to delve into the complexities of poker as both a sport and a reflection of human nature.
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The story of a year spent by biographer Anthony Holden in the tough world of the professional poker player. He spent days and nights in the poker paradise of Las Vegas, in Malta and Morocco, even shipboard, mingling with the legendary greats, sharpening his game, perfecting his repartee, and learning a great deal about himself in the process. Poker, Holden would insist, is not gambling. Like chess it is a paradigm of life at its most intense, a gladiatorial contest that brings out the best as well as the worst in people. Its heroes, its eccentrics and is comedians stalk the pages of this book, along with all the hair-raising, nail-biting excitement of the games themselves. The book is reissued with a new introduction by the author.
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