Card Play Technique: The Art of Being Lucky (Paperback)

by Nico Gardener (Author), Victor Mollo (Author)

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Product Description
First published around 40 years ago, this has become a classic on bridge. Bidding systems come and go, but the mechanics of card play do not change. The focus is upon everyday situations and how to handle them, and chapter-by-chapter exercises are included to try out new skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Batsford (June 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713479167
• ISBN-13: 978-0713479164
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #482,641 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best book on play technique, August 15, 2001

By	Prasad Upasani (Southern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best book EVER written on declarer play AND defence. And the way the author deals with the same topic alternately from the point of view of declarer and defender makes this book that much more useful. Considering when it was written (more than 40 years ago - this is a reprint), I'm still amazed by how well this book is organized. Principles are explained clearly and illustrated beautifully with sample hands. Each chapter is followed by a quiz (do take the time to try and solve the problems). The presentation is concise, witty and informative at the same time. Very easy to read, and just as useful today as when it was first written. Almost every good player I know has read this book many times.

I must say this book puts to shame the only other comparable "classic", Watson's Play of the hand, which has a tendency to be long-winded. The difference here is that Victor Mollo is a genuinely great writer who knows how to entertain while teaching.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, October 6, 2002

By A Customer

If you buy only one bridge book in your entire life, this should be it. It is written with such skill and humor that it reads like a novel... not only will you learn a tremendous amount from this book, but you'll enjoy yourself in the process. The chapters alternate between Dummy Play and Defense, covering everything from promotion to grand coups. Players of all levels will benefit from reading (and rereading) this excellent book.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Card Play Technique Book EVER, November 9, 2003

By	John Shannonhouse (Myrtle Beach, SC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have studied quite a few bridge books, and won a number of championships, but THIS one stands out over all the others on the play of the hand.

I heartily recommend this to every intermediate or advanced player.