I'm just curious if anybody knows what a signed copy of Blackjack Attack is worth.
Actually, I have no idea, but you have to distinguish two varieties. When the third edition was published, we first came out with a hard cover, before issuing the soft cover. I signed 500 numbered copies for RGE. To me, if they have any value, those would be worth more other non-numbered, signed copies of either the hard cover or the soft cover. I'm no expert in these matters, but I'm told that the lower numbers should be worth more than the higher numbers.
I signed several dozen soft covers for two different parties that were held, one in Las Vegas and one in A.C. And, more recently, I signed copies at the Museum of Mathematics after the two talks I gave there and for several friends and colleagues of Max Rubin, at the Barona Casino in San Diego. All told, my guess is that I've signed about 650-675 copies, give or take a few.
Don
Actually, I have no idea, but you have to distinguish two varieties. When the third edition was published, we first came out with a hard cover, before issuing the soft cover. I signed 500 numbered copies for RGE. To me, if they have any value, those would be worth more other non-numbered, signed copies of either the hard cover or the soft cover. I'm no expert in these matters, but I'm told that the lower numbers should be worth more than the higher numbers.
I signed several dozen soft covers for two different parties that were held, one in Las Vegas and one in A.C. And, more recently, I signed copies at the Museum of Mathematics after the two talks I gave there and for several friends and colleagues of Max Rubin, at the Barona Casino in San Diego. All told, my guess is that I've signed about 650-675 copies, give or take a few.
Don
I have no intention of selling the book. 102 / 550. Blackjack Edition 3. I'm just trying to get a little attention James book on three card play.
Actually, I have no idea, but you have to distinguish two varieties. When the third edition was published, we first came out with a hard cover, before issuing the soft cover. I signed 500 numbered copies for RGE. To me, if they have any value, those would be worth more other non-numbered, signed copies of either the hard cover or the soft cover. I'm no expert in these matters, but I'm told that the lower numbers should be worth more than the higher numbers.
I signed several dozen soft covers for two different parties that were held, one in Las Vegas and one in A.C. And, more recently, I signed copies at the Museum of Mathematics after the two talks I gave there and for several friends and colleagues of Max Rubin, at the Barona Casino in San Diego. All told, my guess is that I've signed about 650-675 copies, give or take a few.
Don
I have no intention of selling the book. 102 / 550. Blackjack Edition 3. I'm just trying to get a little attention James book on three card play.
Ah, so the initial signing was 550? Didn't remember that!
Don
Yes, it's somewhat unusual. All my life, I've had a passion for math but also for language. When I was younger, I would quite literally read the dictionary. And then, beginning in JHS, I began to study French. I'm proud to say that I speak the language fluently and many have told me that my knowledge of French grammar is stronger than many native-born speakers. I wrote a 183-page Master's thesis on aspects of translation, entirely in French. Then got an M.Phil in French as well.
As for math, I'm pretty good at that too! :-)
Both talks at the Museum of Math were on blackjack -- first at the beginner's level and then more advanced stuff.
Don
Yes, it's somewhat unusual. All my life, I've had a passion for math but also for language. When I was younger, I would quite literally read the dictionary. And then, beginning in JHS, I began to study French. I'm proud to say that I speak the language fluently and many have told me that my knowledge of French grammar is stronger than many native-born speakers. I wrote a 183-page Master's thesis on aspects of translation, entirely in French. Then got an M.Phil in French as well.
As for math, I'm pretty good at that too! :-)
Both talks at the Museum of Math were on blackjack -- first at the beginner's level and then more advanced stuff.
Don
Bob Nersessian once told be that he use to read the dictionary. I'll say to you what I said to him. "What's the matter, couldn't get a date"?
Yes, it's somewhat unusual. All my life, I've had a passion for math but also for language. When I was younger, I would quite literally read the dictionary. And then, beginning in JHS, I began to study French. I'm proud to say that I speak the language fluently and many have told me that my knowledge of French grammar is stronger than many native-born speakers. I wrote a 183-page Master's thesis on aspects of translation, entirely in French. Then got an M.Phil in French as well.
As for math, I'm pretty good at that too! :-)
Both talks at the Museum of Math were on blackjack -- first at the beginner's level and then more advanced stuff.
Don
Bob Nersessian once told be that he use to read the dictionary. I'll say to you what I said to him. "What's the matter, couldn't get a date"?
At nine or 10 years old? No!
No, not much to tell. All the topics that involve math for the card counter: True Count, I18, Kelly Criterion, Risk of Ruin, SCORE, Floating Advantage.
Didn't get to all of them. Time was limited. I'm told it was the biggest audience MoMath ever had for a speaking event -- something like 150 people. I had a great time.
Don
