I would like some input on some good books to read. I already have my system I use for bj. I would like to know of a few good books that are maybe inspirational and have some good tips.
Thanks
Inspirationl:
Blackjack Autumn
Las Vegas Blackjack Diary
Bringing Down the House
The Counter
The Big Player
The Hot Shoe (DVD documentary by David Layton)
Technical:
Burning the Tables
BJ Attack 3
BJ Wisdom
Blackbelt in BJ
BJ for Blood
Pro BJ
Cardcounter's Guide to Casino Survellience
Million dollar BJ
Comp City
**The books I have listed as technical have good "stories" throughout as well. They may be promoting their own system, but you will pick up info that is relevant to all count systems.
Bare in mind that these are just a few of the good titles available. In my opinion you can never read too many blackjack books.
1) Shut Up and Deal by Jesse May.
A poker novel, and anti- rather than inspirational, it brings to life the solitude, cruelty, and hellish venality of the gambling world as no other book has done. For serious players, this book makes the difficult journey feel a little less lonely -- lets you know others have taken it too.
2) American Roulette by Richard Marcus.
A casino cheater's memoir, but the moral of the story is indispensable, particularly for folks just learning about card counting: the things these guys do -- while illegal and dangerous -- are so outrageous, so ballsy that you see there are a lot more possibilities out there than what the heat-averse, paranoid contingent in the counting world would have you believe. Marcus teaches courage, which is so crucial, and also exposes the general incompetence of the other side. Great read.
3) Fast Company by Jon Bradshaw
Portraits of six professional hustlers by a British literary journalist. Superb, superb, superb. You'll meet Puggy and Minnesota Fats and others and see how their hearts really operate.
