Blackjack Bluebook: The Right Stuff for the Serious Player [Paperback]

Fred Renzey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997

A "how to" book for the game of casino blackjack. Contains generous use of pictorial strategic illustrations. Explains winning principles in clear detail.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Blackjack Bluebook has an exceptionally detailed section on how to properly adjust your play with "borderline hands". -- John Grochowski - gaming author

For my money, Blackjack Bluebook is the best book on the market for the intermediate level player. -- Walter Thomason - gaming author

Fred Renzey doesn't just tell you how to play blackjack; he shows you how to win with graphic illustrations... -- Frank Scoblete - gaming author

From the Author

Beating blackjack isn't easy - but it can be done! I wrote the Blackjack Bluebook to explain to you: Why playing with bad players doesn't hurt you; Why progressive betting systems can't help you; Why quitting when ahead won't make you a winner at the end of the year; When to change how you play certain borderline hands, such as 16 against a 10, or 12 against a 4; How to determine when the edge has swung over to your side and to bet more; How to recognize a disadvantageous shoe where everybody's likely to lose more quickly. This is real, not hype! It take awareness, logic and discipline. It's all explained with graphic illustrations and vivid dialogue. Stop barking up the wrong tree and learn what really makes blackjack tick. Give yourself a decent chance. Read the Blackjack Bluebook.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Blackjack Mentor (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886094691
• ISBN-13: 978-1886094697
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,919,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Clear Read; Logically Written, February 7, 2002

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Carl F. (Portage, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackjack Bluebook: The Right Stuff for the Serious Player (Paperback)

I've read Renzey in various magazine and internet articles on blackjack and liked his clear style and logical approach. His book is in the same vein. I've played, studied and read blackjack for fifteen years. This manual is direct, honest and expressive. It can take the place of six other blackjack books as far as I'm concerned. Does a convincing job explaining why bad players have no detrimental effect on others, why No-Mid-Shoe Entry signs are pure nonsense, why betting progressions end up being useless and why high cards are so valuable to the player. Gets you to concentrate on the stuff that matters which is playing your hands and making your bets according to your odds. To make it easier to remember sticky points, Renzey coins catchy terms such as "the Rule of 9" for doubling down with soft hands, etc. His explanation of how and why you should adjust your play with certain borderline hands is something I haven't seen anywhere else, yet is very thorough and convincing. The book contains a true beginner's card counting system that follows only select key cards and lets you upgrade it from there. His high level Mentor Count in the last chapter is a bit strong for me, but after three complete reads, I like this book a lot.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For the Serious Player, June 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Blackjack Bluebook: The Right Stuff for the Serious Player (Paperback)

As with most blackjack strategy books, this book is intended for serious players who are looking for a complete blackjack strategy system. For novice players, simply learning basic strategy is time better spent. For pros and those wanting to be pros, this is a good place to start.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most clearly written blackjack strategy manual I've found, April 21, 2001

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Fred Renzey (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackjack Bluebook: The Right Stuff for the Serious Player (Paperback)

I've read a dozen books on blackjack and never got past the basic strategy chart. This book explains things beyond basic strategy in such a logical manner that my mind opened up to the game. Now I understand what all the gibberish is about in other technical books on advanced blackjack strategy. Fred Renzey has a way with words. Darn good book!