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All in: The (Almost) Entirely True Story of the World Series of Poker
Contributor(s): Grotenstein, Jonathan (Author), Reback, Storms (Author)
ISBN: 0312360371     ISBN-13: 9780312360375
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
OUR PRICE:   $20.69  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: In this exciting history of the 2005 world series of poker, the authors introduce colorful--and seemingly fearless--characters and chronicle some of the most gut-wrenching moments to be found in any event of its kind.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Card Games - Poker
- Social Science | Popular Culture
Dewey: 795.412
LCCN: 2006287644
Physical Information: 0.83" H x 5.55" W x 8.55" (0.96 lbs) 336 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

All In is the story of the greatest tournament in the world---the World Series of Poker--- from its humble beginnings in 1970 as a mere gathering of Texas road gamblers to its present status as a cultural phenomenon, attracting exhaustive national television coverage, legions of fans, and thousands of players.
Professional poker players themselves, authors Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback take an entertaining look at this unique experience, recounting its history through the breathtaking and sometimes brutal hands played at the Horseshoe's tables. They introduce the colorful and seemingly fearless characters who have been lured by huge paydays---and the chance to play against the best in the world; including the legends Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, Stuey The Kid Ungar, and Chris Moneymaker.
All In is a no-limit look at the phenomenal transformation of poker from a vice hidden in shady back rooms into the hottest game on the planet.

Jonathan Grotenstein and coauthor Storms Reback, have done a remarkable job of research in writing All In.
---PokerMag.com

If you've ever played a hand of Texas Hold'em, you won't want to miss this book.
---Amarillo Slim Preston, 1972 World Series of Poker champion and author of Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People

Almost every poker aficionado will greatly enjoy this book.
--- Card Player magazine

Reading this book is like having Johnny Moss, Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, and every single one of the World Series of Poker champions over to the house for dinner, a beer, tall tales, and a fine game of No-Limit Texas Hold'em.
---Phil Gordon, coauthor of Poker: The Real Deal and cohost of Celebrity Poker Showdown

Contributor Bio(s): Grotenstein, Jonathan: -

JONATHAN GROTENSTEIN is a writer and professional poker player living in Los Angeles. He is the coauthor (with Phil Gordon) of Poker: The Real Deal.

Reback, Storms: - STORMS REBACK is a writer and professional poker player living in Austin, Texas. A former sports reporter and columnist for Jackson Hole News, he is the co-author of All In and Ship It Holla Ballas!