Ace on the River: an Advanced Poker Guide (signed)

Greenstein, Barry (signed); Foreword by Doyle Brunson

ISBN 10: 0972044221 / ISBN 13: 9780972044226

Published by Last Knight Publishing Company, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2005

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Fort Collins, Colorado: Last Knight Publishing Company, 2005. SEE OUR PHOTOS. Francois Safieddine's copy. Greenstein is known for giving away a free copy of his book to the player who eliminates him in a tournament, including his autograph and details of the hand. See Wikipedia quotations below. SIGNED by the AUTHOR directly on the first page. SCARCE thus. On that same page, Greenstein has diagramed and described the specific poker hand that eliminated him at the World Poker Tour Championship $25,000 Event, April 18-25, 2009 at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas. Each card dealt down, on the Flop, Turn and River is diagrammed. Francois Safieddine flopped quad Queens to eliminate Greenstein. Near Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips. NO tears. NO rubbing. NO fading. Sharp corners. Square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Profusely illustrated in full color. Tables with probabilities for Texas Hold'em. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Cover praise from John Hennigan and Phil Ivey. Bound in the original black pictorial wraps. From Wikipedia: "In 2005, Greenstein wrote a book titled Ace on the River. Tuan Le, a WPT Season 3 champion, claims that book showed him how to succeed on the poker circuit. Greenstein is known for giving away a free copy of his book to the player who eliminates him in a tournament, including his autograph and details of the hand. As of 2015, Francois Safieddine has tournament winning of over $1,800,000. His 11 cashes at the WSOP account for $738,562 of those winnings." From the rear cover: "ACE ON THE RIVER is designed to improve the play of everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals. The unique play-by-play section will challenge readers to think beyond simple starting hands and make better decisions on other streets. ACE ON THE RIVER addresses elements of the game that are unfamiliar to many players. Included are chapters on the poker society, money management, family matters and even sex. This complilation of philosophies and real-table scenarios provides a rare chance to see the poker world through the eyes of someone who lives it.". Signed by the Author. First Printing (so stated). Oversize Softcover. Near Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. (xii), 316pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 030255

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Title: Ace on the River: an Advanced Poker Guide (...

Publisher: Last Knight Publishing Company, Fort Collins, Colorado

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: NOT a library discard

Condition: Near Fine condition

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Printing (so stated).

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Synopsis:

'Ace on the River' is no ordinary poker book. This is the first truly "advanced" guide aimed at improving your game. Written in an easy-to-read, bare bones conversational style and designed to help anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the game, this book is ideal for those new to the game or winning professionals. The fundamental philosophies presented go beyond the green felt and can be applied in all competitive ventures. While most poker books focus on basic rules and strategies, the book's advanced perspective addresses elements that effect both game play and the player. Focusing on a variety of subjects, such as the psychology of poker, money management, family issues, and sex, this book gives the reader a rare chance to look beyond the cards to see the poker world through someone who lives it. The unique you-make-the-call-play by play section will challenge the reader again and again. This is a review and guide to the world of high-stakes poker as seen by one of the most well-known and well-respected players of all time.

From the beginning of 2003 until the middle of 2004, Barry Greenstein won seven poker tournaments and came in second five times, including winning a World Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker bracelet. Known as the Robin Hood of Poker, Barry has donated nearly three million dollars of his tournament winnings to charity.