The Man Behind the Shades by Nolan Dalla
The following year he did the same, becoming the first ever player to win the tournament back to back. In 1997, when everyone thought his cocaine addiction had ruined his talent, Ungar came back and won the World Series for an unprecedented third time. The following year he was found dead in the Oasis Motel with USD800 in his pocket.
'It's a fluent almost cinematic tale of poker legends, gangsters and tragic relationships' -- Andrew Kaye METRO (17.8.05) 'He was thin, scruffy drug addict who just happened to be the best poker player that's ever lived.' -- Henry Sutton MIRROR (26.8.05) **** 'This book, compiled by two Vegas insiders who can play poker almost as well as they can write, is the compelling story of an all-American shooting star, a man prepared to bet everything in his pocket - and more - on the turn of a card. No poker hom should be without it, if only to warn off the kids.' -- Anthony Holden MAIL ON SUNDAY (25.9.05) 'every now and then you come across a real book, written by a real writer about a real person - and this is it. Whether you are an avid poker player, have a passing interest or neither you would meed a heart of stone not to be moved by this story of an ordinary boy who grew up in the wrong place at the wrong time and literarllu beat the odds to come through it all only to be beaten finally by his inner demons.' CASINO LIFE
Nolan Dalla has been a gambler since childhood and is now a professional poker player and writer. He lives in Las Vegas. Peter Alson is a journalist and author of the highly acclaimed memoir Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie. He lives in New York. Peter Alson is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie. A writer and journalist, Alson's work has appeared in a wide range of national magazines and newspapers form The New York Times to Esquire and Playboy. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780297849032 |
| ISBN 10 | 0297849034 |
| Title | The Man Behind the Shades |
| Author | Nolan Dalla |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2005-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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