Kevin Cook

Titanic Thompson

The Man Who Bet on Everything

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Produktbeschreibung

Capturing the spirit of a freewheeling era, this rollicking biography brings to life the gambler-hero who inspired the musical "Guys and Dolls." 272 pp.

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This "raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler, grifter and quintessential American character" (Kirkus Reviews) introduces Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: W. W. Norton & Company
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 136mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 239g
• ISBN-13: 9780393340570
• ISBN-10: 0393340570
• Artikelnr.: 33254803

Autorenporträt

A former senior editor at Sports Illustrated, Kevin Cook is the author of Titanic Thompson, Tommy's Honor, Kitty Genovese and The Dad Report. He lives in New York City.

Rezensionen

'Ever heard of Titanic Thompson? Me neither, until I read this enthralling and compulsively readable account of his life' Independent on Sunday