It doesn't take long before beginning bridge players want to know more about bidding systems, and especially about conventions. The authors have selected 25 basic conventions and treatments that novice players can easily assimilate into their own methods. They explain clearly and concisely how to use each one, and how it fits into a standard bidding system. Each section ends with a summary chart as well as a self-quiz to ensure that the reader has understood the concepts.
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180 of 185 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is very hard to find a bridge book that won't leave dents in your forehead (when they hit you in the head as you fall asleep). For that reason, never get a hard cover bridge book. Not only is this a reasonable sized softcover, but you can read it without your eyes glazing over. The information in it is dispensed in 3 areas of the book. 1) Learn these first; 2) More complicated; and 3) sophisticated stuff. If you are a beginner player (with some basics under your belt), you can start with this book and grow into it. If you are a bridge teacher, you will find valuable tips and facts (like who is Sam Stayman? - the man who invented the Stayman convention). I am a bridge teacher in Maryland and I have not only bought the book, but am recommending it highly to all my students as well as an excellent resource/reference book for teachers as well. One of my students had to buy two copies - her husband kept "borrowing" hers. BTW, this book recently won the 1999 American Bridge Teachers' Association's Book of the Year Award for Beginner/Intermediate category. -- L. Shafer, Silver Spring, MD
80 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Both readable and well organized, this book is excellent for beginners. Intermediate players will certainly gain even if they already know a particular convention pretty well. I cannot recommend it enough. Indeed, I do recommend it to my bridge students and pals in Salt Lake. The only caveat is that for a few conventions some critical details are left out making it difficult to decide how to use it. An example: for the Ogust convention they omit describing a point range for use of the bid.
But don't let that dissuade you from this book! One of the best features is the organization which focuses on basic, intermediate, and sophisticated conventions. This gives confidence to the reader that they can tackle applying these to their game.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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We believe Barbara Seagram's (with Marc Smith) "25 Bridge Conventions" is the original, and to us the best, of the growing series of "25 ..." bridge texts. The teaching technique is such that even the early "easy" conventions, such as Stayman or Weak 2's, are covered in enough detail to instruct a player previously unfamiliar with the topic. Yet even those with years of playing experience can refer back to various subjects as their skills improve, sifting out or reinforcing various subtleties of the material. The book is divided into three sections: "Learn These First" (such as Jacoby Transfers and Blackwood); "More Complicated" (such as splinters, cuebid raises and Jacoby 2NT); and "Sophisticated Stuff" (such as Reverse Drury and New Minor Forcing). Each topic is covered in a standalone chapter.
There are excellent illustrations of every technique being discussed, followed by half a dozen or so problems designed to test your understanding. A clear explanation of the "right" answers follow, which again helps the student firm up his grasp of the topic. The writing style seems to set just the right level of conversational versus pedantic, and the book is generally a pleasure to use and re-use as time proceeds. We direct a novice / intermediate duplicate bridge game in our spare time and this is the one book we recommend all our players acquire and study. While it is not meant to be read cover to cover, and for sure, some of the topics are better suited to those with a year or two of playing under their belts, it is a fine "first bridge book" for many a player. Highly recommended!
There are excellent illustrations of every technique being discussed, followed by half a dozen or so problems designed to test your understanding. A clear explanation of the "right" answers follow, which again helps the student firm up his grasp of the topic. The writing style seems to set just the right level of conversational versus pedantic, and the book is generally a pleasure to use and re-use as time proceeds. We direct a novice / intermediate duplicate bridge game in our spare time and this is the one book we recommend all our players acquire and study. While it is not meant to be read cover to cover, and for sure, some of the topics are better suited to those with a year or two of playing under their belts, it is a fine "first bridge book" for many a player. Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
I will use this book to better my bridge game. I have been taking lessons so this will reinforce those lessons.
Published 5 days ago by mamahain
3.0 out of 5 stars
For what it's worth
It's a good guide for conventions you should know whether you use them or not. Chances are that your opponents will be using them. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Bronco61
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST
Clear, concise disertation on the most common conventions. It is set out very well and is filled with examples of each variety. Bridge is truly the King of Games.
Published 1 month ago by Mona C. Busick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great format...easy to digest
Bridge books can be notoriously complicated and ultimately, leave you mentally fatigued by trying to really commit the information to memory...or better yet, to use! Read more
Published 1 month ago by California Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars
my review and opinion of the above bridge book
it is a relatively easy read with questions at the end of each chapter. i find it very informative and a most complete explanations of all the conventions that i use. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Willie A. Berson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle version is unusable
While this is one of the very best series of books that bridge players can use to learn conventions to use in playing the game (especially those who are serious about the game),... Read more
Published 2 months ago by George F. Greenwald
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good ;ppking practical cover
I bought this fopr my wife, who likes the feel and security it provides her i -pad Yhe hyande hold is useful
Published 2 months ago by bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rating this book for my bridge game.
My application out of the book has already helped me with my game. The authors have a good way of presenting the material, thus making it easy to apply the lessons.
Published 2 months ago by Janice McDonald
4.0 out of 5 stars
25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know
It was perfect for my need. New conventions that have become important since I was in college were well explained. I would not say that it is a book for beginners.
Published 2 months ago by Marilyn C. Wakefield
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential for intermediate players who play duplicate
If you're among the masses of bridge players who is just feeling their way through the complicated bidding systems employed by duplicate bridge players, you'll find this book... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gordon Larson
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