The Dominologist: Learn To Become The Best At Dominoes (Paperback)

~ Nathan Holsey (Author)

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Product Description

Become the best at the most popular Domino game played in America, "Double Six". Get over 30 years of experience by studying unspoken rules, tradition and technique. Learn common phrases and slang used by seasoned Domino players.

About the Author

Nathan Holsey competed in the Professional Domino Association, and placed in the top ten of the California State Domino Championship. His love for Dominoes inspired him to write The Dominologist, start ?BIG SIX? Publishing, and www.thedominologist.com. Nathan and his wife Traci now run their own TV and Film company, Avielle Productions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (April 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595484824
• ISBN-13: 978-0595484829
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #520,035 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Rocks!!, September 3, 2008

By	T.C. (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

THIS BOOK ROCKS !!

Before I read this book I never had the nerve to sit in on a game of dominoes. After I started reading, I couldn't put the book down. The book encouraged me to purchase my first set of dominoes and I started to play. I earmarked references on almost every page.
I was expecting a technical how to book but was pleasantly surprised that it read like a novel and had me laughing out loud. I especially liked the glossary and memorized a few of the common slang terms. The people, who used to intimidate me, now include me in their games. They are surprised I know how to slam the bones. I just had to write to say this book ROCKS.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars for beginners..., November 8, 2008

By	reviewman - See all my reviews

it gives basic strats already known in serious domino circles, so its good for new players not for seasoned vets looking for that edge. written quite well though, it seems the author really put his personality in it, it was like i was actually talking to the author as i read the book, i read it every chance i got. the title should be: dominoe basics for beginners.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Snappy banter but little strategy, August 4, 2008

By	Rocks For Lunch - See all my reviews

This book will do little more than take a beginning player to a novice. It spends quite a bit of space just listing the posible scoring combinations when playing. There are a few references to strategies to employ but no examples to illustrate their practical application. I am sure the author is an excellent player but he is a poor writer who fails to explan his thought processes and depth of understanding of this game.