The Theory & Practice of GO [Paperback]

Oscar Korschelt (Author), George G. Leckie (Editor), Samuel P. King (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

Called "an essential book for any collection" by Library Journal, the Theory and Practice of Go is a fundamental primer to this fascinating game of strategy and skill, in which two players use their stones to enclose the larger area of the board. Starting with a basic outline of the rules along with insight into more advanced play, readers get an in-depth lesson in the ancient game of Go, augmented with clear, instructive illustrations and diagrams. This reformatted paperback edition of a Tuttle classic is ideal for players both new to the game and experts who want to further hone their skills.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Oscar Korschelt arrived in Japan in the 1860's where he became a student of one of the leading Japanese Go players of the era. He was one of the German technology experts employed by the Meiji government to help Japan become a modern nation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804832250
• ISBN-13: 978-0804832250
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,714,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Semi-average Go book; not really for beginners, November 20, 2000

By 

Joseph Hevey (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Theory & Practice of GO (Paperback)

This book is everything you'd expect a translated Go book from German writings of the 1800's to be. It's a bit dry, it's tough to read, it's not laid out too well, and there are certainly better choices out there. Still, it's interesting in its own historical way, and if your Go library already full of other books, this one provides an alternate facet.