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The Game of Go: The National Game of Japan Paperback – December 15, 1989

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Passing from China, where it was developed over 3,000 years ago, to Japan, where it today commands a vast and enthusiastic following, Go is probably the oldest intellectual game in the world. Similar to chess, it leaves nothing to chance, requiring great strategy and carefully plotted campaigns to achieve an impregnable position, block enemies from lines of communication and win a series of battles. To penetrate this complicated, challenging game requires a great guide— and this is it. Unsurpassable in its clarity and comprehensiveness, The Game of Go has been the classic guide to the game since it was first published in 1956.

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246 pages
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English
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Tuttle Publishing
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December 15, 1989
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5.25 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches
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0804802025
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978-0804802024
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Arthur Smith, the author, was one of the first Westerners to make a scientific study of the game of Go, and his classic work has never been surpassed for completeness, lucidity, and all-round excellence.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Trade Paperback, Later Printing edition (December 15, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804802025
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804802024
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches

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Sicilyfan

Beware of the Paperback Edition

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The hardbound version includes the 45 'plates' (Go board illustrations). The paperback version does not include any of the plates, making it pretty useless, as the text frequently refers to the plates (I've reported this as 'incorrect product information'). The book was written in 1908, and, as a beginning Go player, I find it a good, instructive book.

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It's the kind of a book that you can't rush, and it helps to be in it for the long haul.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014

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Good History, but too wide a range of skill

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2005

This book contains a good history of the game and is, in fact, historical as the first English book on Go. Although aimed at beginners this book misses its mark. The first few sections of the book describing the rules of the game are accurate enough, but the descriptions of "Joseki" and other elements are definitely not beginner oriented.

Perhaps the worst part for beginners, and the best for Single digit kyu and dan level amateurs (intermediate to strong players) are the problems, which are said to have been taken from classical Japanese work. These cannot possibly be thought of as beginner problem and will likely challange most. Some variations in the answers show 10+ moves.

The most interesting part of this book is its historical value. First printed in 1908, this book is no longer under copyright.

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Chris Raettig <chrisr@bluewave.com>

Essential reading for any serious player.

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 1998

First published in 1908, Arthur Smith's classic text on the game of Go has recently been republished. This book is essential reading for any serious Go player, as well as for the interested newbie. Although some of the comments made by the author have dated since it's original publication the game itself is essentially unchanged. Consequently it remains an unsurpassed and comprehensive introduction and provides a detailed analysis of all aspects of Go, including numerous diagrams, sample games, problems and even a history of Japans national game. There are a great number of books on this subject around, and some people may find the text a little dry or terse, but nothing provides such a strong all-round no-nonsense explanation of this game. If you only buy one Go book, I recommend that you make it this one.

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Miss Puar

Mostly For Go Historians

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2005

I enjoyed this book for the historical trivia it contains as well as the authentic Japanese terms. However, as a pratical tool for Go Beginners, most Westerners will have trouble with this one. If you are familiar with Go, and of Dan level you will most likely enjoy the later problems (which are very complex).

In all fairness, I think some reviewers have judged this book too harshly. Taking into account the time the book was first published and the lack of go material available then, this book does an adequate job in what it sets out to do: inform Westerners about Go. It is a pity that it is written more like a college essay than a book, and never really expresses the passion that Go players feel for this game.

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Tom Hodges

This book is not useful as an introduction to the game

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2003

The Game of Go by Arthur Smith is not a good choice for getting someone started in the game. The examples are of poor quality and confusing. Like the book by Lasker this is primarily of historic interest - it was written many years ago before good introductory books were available. Better to start with Go for Beginners by Iwamoto or the introductory series by Janice Kim. Also the beginning book by Cho Chikun. For teaching young children look at Milton Bradley's book (the go player, not the game company).

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