The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards
Shamos is an attorney, the curator of The Billiard Archive, and author of Pool (Mallard Pr., 1991). His Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards is a well-researched effort that explains the terminology and slang associated with billiards, pool, and other related games. Shamos documents his sources and makes extensive use of cross references, which are capitalized for easy identification. The definitions assume that the reader has some knowledge of basic billiards. This work is best suited for specialized sports collections, particularly those that emphasize billiards and pool. Historians of the game and others who read extensively in the literature will also want a copy. Most small libraries will prefer to pass this by in favor of a basic book on how to play the game. (Bibliography not seen.)-- Terry Madden, Boise State Univ. Lib., Id.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.