Shooting Pool: The People, the Passion, the Pulse of the Game
This work by Shamos (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards, LJ 11/1/93) and sports photographer Bennett is less a how-to text than a photo album replete with over 100 polished images of pool halls and the people who frequent them. These are not the sort of scenes a reader steeped in stereotypes might expect. In contrast to seedy tavern-type hangouts, we see ornate halls in which stylish proprietors and players ply their trade. These halls are indicative of the growing number of upscale settings nationwide, as the men's and women's tours gain popularity and further exposure. They also are the kinds of places where a patron might expect to find a showcase item like this lying about. Recommended for complete collections.AWilliam H. Hoffman, Ft. Myers-Lee Cty. P.L., FLCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.