Bücher von Alan Truscott

Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players, key tournaments, strategies, scandals, and a little instruction for good measure. Evolving at some point in the 18th century from a card game known as "whist," bridge has undergone countless variations, and acquired a massive following of clubs and organizations in the ensuing centuries. The New York Times Bridge Book is aimed not only at the bridge-playing community but also an armchair audience fascinated by the role of cardgames in world history.

From Simon & Schuster, On Bidding, now revised and updated, is Alan Truscott's, Bridge Columnist for The New York Times, Albert Morehead's classic work on the principles of Bridge Judgment.Alan Truscott's On Bidding explains the principles of standard American bidding, and discusses point-count valuation, openings, responses, conventions and overcalling strategy.