The Book of Mahjong: An Illustrated Guide - Softcover

Lo, Amy

 
9780804833028: The Book of Mahjong: An Illustrated Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0804833028 ISBN 13: 9780804833028
Verlag: Tuttle Publishing, 2001

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Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide.

Originally played with cards, and then piece carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle—even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of many master Mahjong players of different forms of the game, comes The Book of Mah Jong.

This complete, easy-to-follow instructional mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to fully cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know.

This Mahjong book includes:

  • 112 page, full-color book
  • Easy-to-follow instructions
  • Full-color illustrations and photographs
  • Instruction on authentic Chinese Mahjong
  • Cantonese, Shanghai, and 12-tile versions of the game
The Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong—from Mahjong beginners to pros.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Amy Lo, born in the Canton, China, divides her time between Hong Kong, Tokyo, and the United States. Mahjong, which she has been playing for more than 30 years, is one of her favorite pastimes.

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Verlag
Tuttle Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum
2001
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0804833028
ISBN 13 
9780804833028
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
112
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Tuttle Publishing
https://www.tuttlepublishing.com/

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