Good text book about snooker

[philip in china]

Can anybody recommend a really good book about snooker please? A friend of mine recently brought me a book from UK which she bought in Waterstones. It is probably the worst book, of any kind, I have ever seen offered for sale in a British bookshop! When I get chance I will put some examples on this thread. Areally useful book would be great to fill in some of my abundant spare time here.

[Asi]

Frank Callan's Snooker Clinic. There are only used copies but it worth the search.

[spike]

How about 'how i play Snooker' by Joe Davis. They may not be that easy to find but you can always look on Ebay, Amazon etc..

Wasn't that long ago that i read this book which i found it to be very interesting..

[Terry Davidson]

Philip:

Hook me up with a publisher and I'll write one and give you an advance copy

Terry:D

[Watford]

Frank Callan's Snooker Clinic. There are only used copies but it worth the search.

This is the first one I would recommend and I've quite a few by John Pulman, Joe Davis etc.

The one you got isn't: 'Know the game: Snooker' is it?
The latest version just says Snooker on I think and it's really thin. It is the worst snooker book ever but there is a pool version which is many times worse.

[bongo]

There are LOADS of snooker coaching books, but only a small number in print. If you can get used copies of coaching books written by the top players of the past then you will be pleased with them I'm sure. Terry Griffiths, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, John Spencer, Fred Davis, John Pulman, Joe Davis, Rex Williams, Cliff Thorburn, Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor, have all written good coaching books, and probably many more players too.

[checkSide]

I recommend the one written by Rex Williams. I picked it up off ebay for around £1.50!!

It contains lots of information on specific shots to play in certain scenarios. Explaining exactly how you want to hit the cue ball with diagrams of what you want to achieve.
For example there is a section about going from black to yellow when you need a clearance. It explains around 10 different shots you can use from all possible cueball positions on the black. :)

[Michael89]

Where can i find these books? Is it possible to download it from the internet?

[spike]

Where can i find these books? Is it possible to download it from the internet?

I'm not sure if your able to download any of the books suggested to you from the internet, but there is a good chance you find and buy some of them possibly from Ebay or Amazon say.

Worth a look anyway..

[Bigmeek]

Can anybody recommend a really good book about snooker please? A friend of mine recently brought me a book from UK which she bought in Waterstones. It is probably the worst book, of any kind, I have ever seen offered for sale in a British bookshop! When I get chance I will put some examples on this thread. Areally useful book would be great to fill in some of my abundant spare time here.
Philip, I was in Waterstone's yesterday browsing through the snooker books. There was only about 5 and three were autobiographies ( Ronnie, Jimmy and The Hurricane). I was looking for one by Stephen Hendry but they didn't have it. I only remember seeing one on coaching. Small pocket diary size with various diagrams. Didn't pay much attention to it. What exactly are you looking for? I've got "Successful Snooker" by Steve Davis and "Play To Win" by Jim Meadowcroft & John Hennessey. Not sure if they've helped me much but are worth a read when nothing is going right and you're just trying to get back to basics.

[spike]

Philip, I was in Waterstone's yesterday browsing through the snooker books. There was only about 5 and three were autobiographies ( Ronnie, Jimmy and The Hurricane). I was looking for one by Stephen Hendry but they didn't have it. I only remember seeing one on coaching. Small pocket diary size with various diagrams. Didn't pay much attention to it. What exactly are you looking for? I've got "Successful Snooker" by Steve Davis and "Play To Win" by Jim Meadowcroft & John Hennessey. Not sure if they've helped me much but are worth a read when nothing is going right and you're just trying to get back to basics.

The Hendry book your looking for is available on Amazon 2nd hand of course..

[Bigmeek]

Thanks Spike. Will check it out

[miscuehamburg]

Don't forget the web-resources, which are more easily available;)
Having said that I must provide some links, so try here: http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board/showthread.php?t=11062

[trigger666]

ive got -
Alex Higgins (eye of the hurricane) mint
Frank callans ( snooker clinic) missing white cover otherwise mint
Rex Williams (how to play snooker) mint

if any body wants to make me an offer for One or All ???
there just gathering dust at the moment pm me if interested

[spike]

Rex Williams (how to play snooker) mint

is that in hardcover? It's £100 on Amazon second hand..

[trigger666]

is that in hardcover? It's £100 on Amazon second hand..

yes it is !!!! wow it cant be really worth that ???

i would have taken a fiver ?? lol

[spike]

yes it is !!!! wow it cant be really worth that ???

i would have taken a fiver ?? lol

Couldn't believe it myself at first..

[trigger666]

ive just looked and i cant believe that ????!!!
who in there right mind is gonna pay £100 for it ???

lucky me because its a real beauty perfect condition thanks spike will give you some commision when sold lol

[spike]

ive just looked and i cant believe that ????!!!
who in there right mind is gonna pay £100 for it ???

lucky me because its a real beauty perfect condition thanks spike will give you some commision when sold lol

Good luck with selling them anyway..

[Terry Davidson]

This morning around 12:45 BST I couldn't get through to TSF. Is there a problem with their servers? Can someone email ferret or one of the other administrators?

Thanks,
Terry
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[RGCirencester]

is that in hardcover? It's £100 on Amazon second hand..
I'm officially rich... I got a hardcover copy of this book off ebay for 2.80 inc shipping :p:D:p


Looks quite good but i haven't read it yet

[spike]

I'm officially rich... I got a hardcover copy of this book off ebay for 2.80 inc shipping




Lucky you then..

[bongo]

Where can i find these books?

I have a secret source for all my snooker books!

[RGCirencester]

I have a secret source for all my snooker books!

The library?

[bongo]

The library?

No, all my snooker books I can keep.

[spike]

I remember Jimmy White had done a book some 20years ago. Think it was called 'Jimmy's Masterclass' but i may be wrong. Good book anyway..

[bongo]

I remember Jimmy White had done a book some 20years ago. Think it was called 'Jimmy's Masterclass' but i may be wrong. Good book anyway..
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[philip in china]

Sorry I have been a long time responding. I can't look at snooker books before buying as I have to order from Amazon, being in China, so was looking for books that people here recommend to improve my game generally. After the one that somebody brought me, see my separate posing, I appreciate the sense that people have posted here.

[spike]

Sorry I have been a long time responding. I can't look at snooker books before buying as I have to order from Amazon, being in China, so was looking for books that people here recommend to improve my game generally. After the one that somebody brought me, see my separate posing, I appreciate the sense that people have posted here.

Let us know if the book in anyway helps your game at all..

[Sarah Mount]

I remember Jimmy White had done a book some 20years ago. Think it was called 'Jimmy's Masterclass' but i may be wrong. Good book anyway..

You are indeed correct Spike and for anyone interested, a second edition of this book is currently being printed and should be ready for release late January.

It has been slightly updated to fit in with the game as it is now, as opposed to back in 1988 when it was originally released. It is also now in colour which I'm sure you'll all agree is a massive help where the diagrams are concerned!

It is a very interesting read and contains 112 diagrams including ideas for practice routines.

[spike]

Thanks Sarah, i'll look out for that when it comes out..

[Sarah Mount]

No problem at all Spike. I should have some more details about where and how to purchase the book by the end of this week, early next week at the latest so I'll post them here if that'll be helpful.

Sarah

[legod]

Where can i find these books? Is it possible to download it from the internet?

There are 3 on the net via various torrent sites.

Jimmy White's Masterclass
Spencer on Snooker
Successful Snooker (Steve Davis)

All worth reading.

[spike]

There are 3 on the net via various torrent sites.

Jimmy White's Masterclass
Spencer on Snooker
Successful Snooker (Steve Davis)

All worth reading.

Never read 'Spencer on Snooker' yet. How does it hold up to some of the more recent books on Snooker would you say?

[legod]

Never read 'Spencer on Snooker' yet. How does it hold up to some of the more recent books on Snooker would you say?

When you say 'recent' books, which ones are you referring to?
All the books I have are a few years old now. If anyone can recommend recent ones I'd be grateful.
I'd like to see a more modern coaching book that really goes into breakbuilding and the finer elements of the game. I think the technical theories of the game have moved on a bit in the last 20 years since the likes of O'Sullivan graced the sport.

I particularly liked the Spencer book because it gives a good logical explanation on positional play and breakbuilding whereas many of the other books don't really go into it that much. It really gets you thinking about the game and the points you will pick up are easy to remember.

The other one I like picking up every now and then for fun is Jimmy Whites snooker Masterclass. That book tells you stuff that other books would never touch upon. Both books have great, simple diagrams.

Joe Davis seems to be a must read for most people learning the game.

All the books cover the basics to varying degrees. I recommend picking up at least 2 or 3 books because they all have a slightly different emphasis on different elements of the game.

Here is a list of what I have:

Successful snooker - Steve Davis
Spencer on Snooker - John Spencer
How I play Snooker - Joe Davis
Stephen Hendry's Snooker Masterclass
Jimmy White's Snooker Masterclass
Winning Snooker - Eddie Charlton
Improve your snooker - Clive Everton
Complete Snooker for the Amateur - Joe Davis

[spike]

When you say 'recent' books, which ones are you referring to?
All the books I have are a few years old now. If anyone can recommend recent ones I'd be grateful.
I'd like to see a more modern coaching book that really goes into breakbuilding and the finer elements of the game. I think the technical theories of the game have moved on a bit in the last 20 years since the likes of O'Sullivan graced the sport.

I particularly liked the Spencer book because it gives a good logical explanation on positional play and breakbuilding whereas many of the other books don't really go into it that much. It really gets you thinking about the game and the points you will pick up are easy to remember.

The other one I like picking up every now and then for fun is Jimmy Whites snooker Masterclass. That book tells you stuff that other books would never touch upon. Both books have great, simple diagrams.

Joe Davis seems to be a must read for most people learning the game.

All the books cover the basics to varying degrees. I recommend picking up at least 2 or 3 books because they all have a slightly different emphasis on different elements of the game.

Here is a list of what I have:

Successful snooker - Steve Davis
Spencer on Snooker - John Spencer
How I play Snooker - Joe Davis
Stephen Hendry's Snooker Masterclass
Jimmy White's Snooker Masterclass
Winning Snooker - Eddie Charlton
Improve your snooker - Clive Everton
Complete Snooker for the Amateur - Joe Davis

When i say "recent books" i just mean books that have been out in the last 10 to 20years. I take it John Spencer's book came out in the early 70s?

[Sarah Mount]

As of today, Jimmy White's Snooker Masterclass is available for pre-order with deliveries expected early next year.

The book is a second edition, updated version of his 1988 book by the same name. It is also now in full colour.

Anyone who orders the book before Christmas will receive one of the first copies to be published and it will be signed by Jimmy.

For more information on what is included in the book or to pre-order your copy please visit our online store (http://onqpromotions.co.uk/site/EShop/Product.aspx?EshopID=d043b10b-9366-4a53-a13b-7609b1be45e9&CategoryID=18c8ca23-95d4-4045-8b5a-2affec2b57e8&ProductID=1514a14a-4e14-439b-b97c-0b7750d3a437).

Thanks

Sarah Mount

[iboogis147]

try this one
www.thesnookergym.com
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[bongo]

You are indeed correct Spike and for anyone interested, a second edition of this book is currently being printed and should be ready for release late January.

It has been slightly updated to fit in with the game as it is now, as opposed to back in 1988 when it was originally released. It is also now in colour which I'm sure you'll all agree is a massive help where the diagrams are concerned!

It is a very interesting read and contains 112 diagrams including ideas for practice routines.

Great news!

[bongo]

As of today, Jimmy White's Snooker Masterclass is available for pre-order with deliveries expected early next year.

The book is a second edition, updated version of his 1988 book by the same name. It is also now in full colour.

Anyone who orders the book before Christmas will receive one of the first copies to be published and it will be signed by Jimmy.

For more information on what is included in the book or to pre-order your copy please visit our online store (http://onqpromotions.co.uk/site/EShop/Product.aspx?EshopID=d043b10b-9366-4a53-a13b-7609b1be45e9&CategoryID=18c8ca23-95d4-4045-8b5a-2affec2b57e8&ProductID=1514a14a-4e14-439b-b97c-0b7750d3a437).

Thanks

Sarah Mount

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