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Title: Dan Harrington books? Post by: The Sweeney on October 17, 2005, 06:57:05 PM Anyone read them? Are they any good?
Thanks in advance to whomever proffers advice. Cheers davemac Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: RED-DOG on October 17, 2005, 07:03:43 PM Yes
Yes Your welcome Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: danmonkey on October 17, 2005, 07:12:04 PM i'm reading volume 1 of Harrington on Hold 'Em at the moment. Definitely worth a read if you are a tournament player.
Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: robyong on October 17, 2005, 07:12:56 PM The best I have read.
Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: TightEnd on October 17, 2005, 07:22:49 PM Essential reading
End of review! Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: RED-DOG on October 17, 2005, 07:29:24 PM The best I have read. Rob Yong replies to a thread he didn't start Best recomendation Dan's books will ever get :)up Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Royal Flush on October 17, 2005, 07:30:41 PM Am i the only 1 who thinks its a bad book??
Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: mex on October 17, 2005, 07:38:26 PM I read Harrington 1 and thought wow thats great. Then i realised its actually nothing i don't know allready, good to confirm that i am on the right track.
I think i need to move onto slansky Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: RED-DOG on October 17, 2005, 07:42:32 PM I read Harrington 1 and thought wow thats great. Then i realised its actually nothing i don't know allready, good to confirm that i am on the right track. I think i need to move onto slansky I think you need to move on to Vegas :D Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Nem on October 17, 2005, 07:58:04 PM Both books are very good.
Well worth the money! Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Sheriff Fatman on October 17, 2005, 08:23:55 PM Both of them are excellent books - Book 1 covers the early/middle stages of a tournament, book 2 covers the 'endgame'.
Be warned - book 2 continues on from book 1 (it starts at chapter 8 ) so you probably need to have read book 1 to get the most out of the book 2. Sheriff Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: ifm on October 17, 2005, 08:45:41 PM bugger, i've got book2...........anyone wanna lend me book1? ;D
Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: 12barblues on October 17, 2005, 09:34:00 PM Watch out for the typos. Both books are infested with them.
Most are trivial, but I can think of at least one that made a (red) dog's dinner out of the example. Hopefully the second printing will correct this. For all I know, they may already have reprinted. Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Karabiner on October 17, 2005, 10:06:41 PM Watch out for the typos. Both books are infested with them. Most are trivial, but I can think of at least one that made a (red) dog's dinner out of the example. Hopefully the second printing will correct this. For all I know, they may already have reprinted. "Infested" seems a little harsh, admittedly there are one or two typos, but hardly enough to damage the content. IMHO of course. Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: 12barblues on October 17, 2005, 10:21:25 PM Watch out for the typos. Both books are infested with them. Most are trivial, but I can think of at least one that made a (red) dog's dinner out of the example. Hopefully the second printing will correct this. For all I know, they may already have reprinted. "Infested" seems a little harsh, admittedly there are one or two typos, but hardly enough to damage the content. IMHO of course. Look at HOH 2 hand 10-7. 'You' are in the BB. You are first to act before the flop......strange game they're playing! Blinds 200/400; antes 800; pot 200.......200+400+800=200?? Antes 100 each with a 200 SB?? 'You are the big stack'......with the smallest stack at the table per the diagram 'M of 24' ......no it isn't Once you realise that the diagram contains all the right info but in the wrong place it begins to make sense, but it took me 15 minutes before the penny dropped. Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Karabiner on October 17, 2005, 10:35:19 PM I refer the honourable member to my previous answer Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: Sheriff Fatman on October 17, 2005, 11:15:19 PM FWIW Book 2 seemed to be more noticeable for the typo's than Book 1. Most, while annoying, are easily spotted and don't detract from the overall value of the book too much.
I believe there may be a published list of errors floating around somewhere (I know one was certainly requested at the time of Book 2's release when the first feedback started to be received from readers). I'll do some digging when I get chance. Sheriff Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: jammer on October 18, 2005, 12:16:55 AM Am i the only 1 who thinks its a bad book?? yes flushie! >:? Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: ETH365 on October 18, 2005, 12:25:43 AM Ive read them both and they were AMAZING. Quality stuff for both the novice and advanced player alike. He gives gread hand examples and thoroughly explores the reasoning behind his advice on what to do. These are some of the best books on poker that ive ever read, and you are really missing out if you havent already gotten your hands on them.
On the other hand a part of me really wishes these books were never published, because I really dont want other people reading them and playing like this! Title: Re: Dan Harrington books? Post by: vampitup on October 18, 2005, 02:53:15 PM They are great books - I have read each one twice!
Does anyone know when Harrington 3 - the one he promises in 2 with a multiple choice example hands dominated book - comes out? |