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ISBN: 9780307371003

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On Snooker: From his first days as a poolroom hustler playing truant from Baron Byng High School at the Rachel Pool Hall, Mordecai Richler has remained a snooker devotee. In his inimitable style, he delves into the fascinating world of snooker with pith and perception. But On Snooker is not just a lifelong fan`s memoir. It is a brilliantly entertaining history of the game and an account of snooker`s bad boy champions, including Alex (The Hurricane) Higgins, Cliff (The Grinder) Thorburn&#8212 both Canadian and interviewed for this book&#8212 with a chapter devoted to their special exploits and drug escapades. There are other colourful types: Ronnie (The Rocket) O`Sullivan, whose dad (`Ron`s the name, porn`s the game`) is serving a life sentence for murder. Finally there is Stephen Hendry, the greatest player ever, who has won the world championship a record seven times. Mordecai Richler also makes clear why many great writers have been fascinated by sports and why snooker and literary readers go together, including Hemingway, Shulberg, Mailer, Roth, Plimpton, Martin Amis, and others. Very funny, passionate, and thoroughly researched on snooker tables from Montreal`s The Main to Dublin, On Snooker is a book lovers of Richler and of great sports writing will cherish. From the Hardcover edition. Englisch, Ebook.

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This look at the game of snooker begins with the author's own experiences as a teenage pool-room hustler in Montreal and his addiction to the game ever since, leading into a history of the game from its beginnings in the 19th century. He explores the "bad boys" of snooker, from Alex Higgins to Ronnie O'Sullivan, as well as fellow-countrymen CLiff Thorburn and Kirk Stevens, but the central figure of the book is Stephen Hendry. In addition, Richler visits the craftsmen who make the champions' cues, the agents who control the sport and the groupies who follow the circuit to try and get close to the millionaire players. Paperback, Edition: New Ed, Format: Import, Label: Yellow Jersey Press, Yellow Jersey Press, Product group: Book, Published: 2002, Studio: Yellow Jersey Press, Sales rank: 12898531.

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From his first days as a poolroom hustler playing truant from Baron Byng High School at the Rachel Pool Hall, Mordecai Richler has remained a snooker devotee. In his inimitable style, he delves into the fascinating world of snooker with pith and perception. But On Snooker is not just a lifelong fan's memoir. It is a brilliantly entertaining history of the game and an account of snooker's bad boy champions, including Alex (The Hurricane) Higgins, Cliff (The Grinder) Thorburn-both Canadian and interviewed for this book-with a chapter devoted to their special exploits and drug escapades. There are other colourful types: Ronnie (The Rocket) O'Sullivan, whose dad ("Ron's the name, porn's the game") is serving a life sentence for murder. Finally there is Stephen Hendry, the greatest player ever, who has won the world championship a record seven times. Mordecai Richler also makes clear why many great writers have been fascinated by sports and why snooker and literary readers go together, including Hemingway, Shulberg, Mailer, Roth, Plimpton, Martin Amis, and others. Very funny, passionate, and thoroughly researched on snooker tables from Montreal's The Main to Dublin, On Snooker is a book lovers of Richler and of great sports writing will cherish. From the Hardcover edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Greener Books, London, [RE:4].
Yellow pages due to age, **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Paperback, New edition.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books [51315977], Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Greener Books Ltd.
Yellow Jersey Press, 10/03/2002. New edition. Paperback. Used; Good. yellow pages due to age,.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, AwesomeBooksUSA, NY, Valley Cottage, [RE:4].
Paperback, New edition. New edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books, IN, Mishawaka, [RE:5].
Paperback, New edition. New edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, World of Books Ltd.
Paperback. Good.