Review by Poker.org

London-born author Colin M. Jarman has had 30+ books published in the
United States and the United Kingdom, having written books covering such
diverse subject areas as James Bond, Doctor Who, Judge Dredd,
biographies, dance, science, sports, humour and quotations. The Quotable Poker Player, published in 2010, is one of his newest books in Jarman`s \”quotations\” series of books. The
two years taken to compile the quotations for the book are evident in
the painstakingly investigated material crammed between its 200 pages,
which combine originality and humour in their content.

The Quotable Poker Player is a comic collection of 1500+ humorous poker quotations,
covering all forms of the game, from 5-Card Stud to Texas Hold`Em.
Furthermore, the volume reflects all aspects and views of the game of
poker, celebrating the \”fun\” side of poker on both the US and UK sides
of the Atlantic Ocean. The contents of the book are divided into 12
chapters, with notable divisions of the The Quotable Poker Player including
chapters devoted to \”Poker Books,\” \”Poker As Warfare,\” \”Poker Is.,\”
\”Poker Movies,\” \”Poker on TV\” and \”Poker Song\”, since any poker
quotation book must lack authority if ignoring Kenny Rogers` \”The
Gambler.\” These chapters, which include funny, poker-based sayings and
quotations from professional players, poker celebrities, authors,
humorists and journalists, along with a selection from film and TV
characters are accompanied by an extensive A-Z poker glossary.

Despite being an avid poker player, I am not a massive reader on the
subject. Primarily, I write for Internet websites and engage in some
part-time Mathematics tuition, so the time available for recreational
reading is limited. As a result, I was somewhat relieved to find the The Quotable Poker Player to be more of a reference book than a \”page turner,\” laden with anticipation. Nonetheless, once I started flicking through Jarman\’s latest offering, I found it difficult to put down.

As a book of quotations, The Quotable Poker Player essentially has
no narrative or writing structure to review. However, it includes
quotations from the vast majority of poker players and personalities,
organised in a coherent fashion. The book has a seemingly deliberate idiosyncratic ambience and the eclectic assortment of quotations impressed me greatly.

There are offerings from professional players from the European Poker
Tour, World Poker Tour and World Series of Poker, along with a selection
from celebrity players. This makes for a great mix and a very
entertaining read. Many of the \”diamond-studded\” quotes had me laughing aloud,
although generally these are too numerous to mention in an article of
this nature. However, one worthy of note is Jesse May\’s, apparently
Internet-promoting quote of 2005, namely, \”Show me a professional player who refuses to play on the Internet these days and I\’ll show you a dinosaur.\”

Overall, The Quotable Poker Player is a
superb, enjoyable reference book, which is ideal for the \”pick up, put
down reader\” such as me, making for entertaining and amusing browsing.

With a recent publication date, the content of The Quotable Poker Player is remarkably current and will provide a great read for casual players
or more serious exponents of the game, seeking to pick up poker bonuses.

For more information about The Quotable Poker Player, please visit the publisher\’s web page at: http://www.blue-eyed-books.co.uk/poker-quotes-book