- Paperback: 688 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (24 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140280324
- ISBN-13: 978-0140280326
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 563,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Some 300 card games from Britain and around the world are explained simply in this book. The author, a games consultant, inventor, and noted writer on card games, believes that everybody would enjoy cards if only they knew how to find the games most likely to appeal to their own idea of enjoyment.
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75 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This clearly written, well structured reference to pretty much every card game in the world is a must for anyone who plays cards (or wants to know how), at whatever level.
Backgrounds, historical origins and anecdotes to the card games are provided for those interested and alternative rules or variations to the games are explained in full. I would recommend every household to have a copy! Even if only for those rainy days (a frequent occurance in the UK!).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
David Parlett has been keeping this book up to date for a long, long time now. Sadly, as I write this, it has been unavailable for some little while - if you find it, buy it! The scope of this book is simply incredible, the full gamut of card games is represented here and better still, explained with clarity. A good test of a book of card games, is its inclusion of Tarot - this family of games is not only represented by the popular French version but also by a number of others. There is a game here for every occasion and every mood. Every household should have a copy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Tremendous Book
13 Dec 2005
Format:Paperback
I've bought a dozen of the best-known card books and this is the "best of the best." It contains clear, concise descriptions of hundreds of card games.
Its author, Mr. Parlett, is considered one of today's highest authorities on cards. This book shows why. You can look up just about any card game, widely-played or obscure, and find rules sufficient to play the game. The explanations are simple and readable -- but also complete and authoritative.
For those who only play certain games, this is a great source for finding alternatives. Look up any game, and you'll find descriptions of related games to try. For those who get their card game rules from the web, it's really nice to own a single, comprehensive sourcebook you can carry anywhere and read without your laptop.
I highly recommend this book to any card player, from novice to advanced. It's well worth the money and something you'll use for years to come.
Its author, Mr. Parlett, is considered one of today's highest authorities on cards. This book shows why. You can look up just about any card game, widely-played or obscure, and find rules sufficient to play the game. The explanations are simple and readable -- but also complete and authoritative.
For those who only play certain games, this is a great source for finding alternatives. Look up any game, and you'll find descriptions of related games to try. For those who get their card game rules from the web, it's really nice to own a single, comprehensive sourcebook you can carry anywhere and read without your laptop.
I highly recommend this book to any card player, from novice to advanced. It's well worth the money and something you'll use for years to come.
Ultimate compendium - slightly ambiguous
18 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
This is an ultimate compendium of card games of every kind; it is ideal for learning new games or referring to when unsure of the rules. I like the way the games are divided into categories. However, some of the rules are a little ambiguous, and it could do with a few more solitares. Overall, though, it is excellent.
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