Books Ordered!

[Zybomb]

Harrington Volume 2 is a great follow up. It deals with making moves (really a continuation of volume 1) and then addresses short handed play, and play as the blinds and antes increase.

He offers a unique perspective, which I have yet to hear about in poker books in this department. There is also an entire HU section which analyzes the HU match between Phil Ivey and John Di'Agistino (sp). The HU was a little lacking, but the main thing was it included a brand new set of preflop hands and how they were valued in HU which I thought was phenominal. He introduces inflection points, and something called the M which is = to the BB+SB+all the antes....this in essence lets you know how many rounds u have b4 u r blinded away -- and how your approach should change based on your M.........he also describes something called the first in concept -- which i think is a key part of tournament play....

Aeq you'll enjoy it

[Talking Poker]

Sounds good, Zybomb. I'll definitely pick it up.

As for your comments lightfungus... When I read Super System the first time, I'm not sure I was quite ready for it. It was suggesting such a different style of No Limit play than I was used to, that I had a little trouble with it (in cash games) for a while...

But all in all, I think poker books are great. Why not use other people's years and years of experience to improve your own game?

Edit: P.S. Mmmmmmmmmmm, Jenny..............

[lightfungus]

I don't apose(sp) learning from others at all. I guess part of my delay was seeing that SS cost like a lot more than I had while I was in school but I have been working soooo, do you have any suggestions on where to start TP?

[Aequitas58]

Nice muthafucka, NICE!!

[Gordogg]

A good book that I own is called Inside the Poker Mind by John Feeney. It's an excellent book. The author is a sucessful high limit player, and he has a Ph.D. in Psychology. I highly reccomend it, probably not the best book for a beginner to start with though.

[Aequitas58]

I'm assuming it's a poker / psychology book? Or, does he go into strategy discussion?

I'll check the reviews on Amazon when I'm ready to make another purchase.

[Gordogg]

It has a ton of strategy discussion. It's a series of essays about strategy, psychology, and theory. Very well written and full of great material. He's a LIMIT player, but it will help you improve your game no matter what game/limit you play. I highly reccomend this book. I've never heard anyone say this book wasn't good. Check it out if you can.

[Aequitas58]

I checked it on Amazon. It looks like an interesting read. I didn't know Sklansky had his hand involved and by the look of the front cover and the except, I can tell it's from 2+2.

I read the first two pages of his except dealing w/ playing too many hands. Good players should have the discipline to know what not to do - playing too many hands is one of those things.

My question is, what about players like Danny and Gus? These guys are known for being very loose - yet very dominating. It fits into their personality to see a lot of flops and then (I guess) outplay their opponents w/ post-flop play...I wonder if Feeney discusses that at all?

Nonetheless, the book looks intriguing. I think I might get it. Good lookin out.

By the way - is it just me, or did anyone else hear that Gus was busted? I heard via RGP that he owes his "creditors" a few million. No Gus at the WSOP. Hmmm. Anyone have the scoop?

[Talking Poker]

How often do RGP rumors turn out to be true?

And what do you mean no Gus at the WSOP? He was there. I have the pictures to prove it.