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**FRENCH QUARTER DANNY

By Carlos Ledson Miller, this has been called the best pool novel since The Color of Money. At age nine, Danny Toussaint is abandoned by his mother in the New Orleans French Quarter and a Cajun madam and a veteran cop assume the role of surrogate parents. In his teens, Danny discovers a talent for playing pool and is drawn to the thrill of gambling and hustling. When he loses his 'country club' wife ten years later, he becomes a professional player. Leaving his new girlfriend behind, he travels from pool room to pool room with the enforcer of the local mob boss, to whom Danny owes thousands of dollars. He is about to play in the game of his life when Hurricane Katrina changes everything. An exciting story. RETAIL $19.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $16.95

Our Price: $16.95

CORNBREAD RED

Cornbread Red: Pool's Greatest Money Player takes the reader into the life of pool's legendary money player. He was a champion, a hustler, a gambler, and sometimes a con man. He started as the son of a sharecropper and became a famous and feared money player. This book is action-packed, entertaining, and easy to read, with an inside look into the Johnson City tournaments and the world-famous Rack, where millions of dollars changed hands. Top players from around the country came to try, but few left with the cash. Cornbread Red ended up with a lot of it, only to blow much of it in future match ups. Like Red said, "I don't live by the month, by the week, or even by the day -- I live by the game."

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DO IT FOR THE GAME

As a young man, Brian Dwyer walked away from the game to go after the “good” life. So he collected a big house in the suburbs, and a nice corporate job. Then, one by one, he lost everything. As the story opens, now adrift and drinking heavy, he returns to his hometown to bury his father and ends up in the old time neighbor pool hall where he once ruled. This novel centers on Brian’s reawakening to his authentic values and his struggle to get back into competitive pool, helped and hindered by the colorful characters that hang out at The Cue. Few copies left. This book will soon become a collectible title.

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PLAYING OFF THE RAIL

This book by David McCumber is a modern pool road adventure. It received a lot of media coverage when it first came out from NBC Dateline, USA Today, and others. Subtitled "A Pool Hustler's Journey," the author and Tony Annigoni, a top west coast player, take $30,000 on a six month trip in search of high-stakes pool. This soft cover book is a great look into the behind-the-scenes world of stake pool and road players. This author is courageous and tells it like he saw it.

Our Price: $16.95

**ROAD PLAYER

This book by Jerry Forsyth is a lifetime of stories from the vibrant memory of Danny Diliberto, one of Pool's most popular commentators. Beginning with the Hustler's Tournaments in Johnston City, Diliberto was one of the fabled road players. He excelled at baseball, bowling, boxing, and pool. Boxing was his first love, but his own hands could not stand the power of his blows. Pool gave him his greatest fame and any devotee of the game will be fascinated with his story. From Vegas to Hollywood to the smallest towns on the most distant highways, this is the life of the roadman. A gambler’s tale in his own words. RETAIL $19.95 -BEBOB SPECIAL - $17.95

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BANGKOK POOL BLUES

This 156 page book is a lively, inside look into the Bangkok pool scene. Tom Crowley has lived in SE Asia over 40 years and takes you right into the nightlife and action of Thailand’s most fascinating city. Sammy "The Shot" Barracas says "It's the real picture. This is essential reading if you want to have a good tour of the Bangkok pool world and taste the life there." Photos by Yoonki Kim capture the gritty world of the pool halls and the people who float in and out of them. Chapters are: The Scene, The Owners, Gamblers and Gambling and The Thai Players.

Our Price: $19.95

POOL WARS

By former pro player and promoter Jay Helfert, this book is a series of pool stories and anecdotes covering 40 years of gambling with and against the best players in the world. A rich history of some of the most talked about moments in the game, Jay’s first-hand accounts cover everything from the sweetness of victory to big money games gone bad. "Jay's recollection of pool stories exceeds any that I've ever heard. His exactness in recalling events as they actually happened is amazing. There are few as qualified to write about pool action as Jay. He has always been right on the money with everything he has accomplished and this book isn't any different." World 9-Ball Champion Billy Incardona.

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MORE POOL WARS

In this book, Jay Helfert continues the collection of popular anecdotes that he started in Pool Wars. In addition to these entertaining stories, he includes a goodly collection of insights and strategies he’s picked up in over 50 years of watching, playing and otherwise being involved in top-level pool matches. Besides being entertained by this memoir of high-stakes pool, you will also definitely learn something to help you “advance your learning curve.” Included at the rear of the book is Jay’s My Little Black Book of Pool Secrets.

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THE COLOR OF MONEY

If you play pool, you know this movie! Starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and directed by Martin Scorese, this film ignited a surge of pool popularity. Newman, as Fast Eddie Felson, takes Vince (Cruise) and his tough-talking girlfriend on the road. It is brilliant with dazzling cinematography and dynamic performances. 118 Minutes

Our Price: $19.95

THE ROAD SCHOLARS DVD

Diana Hoppe put together this hour-long production of the legends telling their favorite war stories. The disk features some of the only known video of the late Vern Elliott, Ed Kelly's induction into the OnePocket.org Hall of Fame, and footage of both Larry Liscotti and Boston Shorty. The road stories are told by the players themselves: Billy Incardona, Danny Diliberto, Wade Crane, Truman Hogue, Ronnie Allen, Grady Mathews, Ed Kelly, Vern Elliott, Freddy the Beard, Jimmy Reid and Jimmy Fusco. Not done in a typical “interview” style, it is filmed in a casual setting, revealing the true personalities of these greats. Enjoy fascinating stories that you won’t hear anywhere else.

Our Price: $20.00

THE ROAD SCHOLARS 2: THE FINAL CHAPTER

This video production is a collection of war stories told by the legends of the 60’s and 70’s. Put together and filmed in a casual interview style by Diana Hoppe, it features never before seen footage taken from The Road Scholars interviews, The One Pocket Hall of Fame dinners, The Derby City Classic Tournaments and The US Open Tournaments. These candid moments feature Bill Incardona, and the late pool legends Freddy “The Beard” Bentivegna, Grady Mathews, and Wade Crane. Some strong language, sexual references, etc.

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EARL STRICKLAND ROAD STORIES - VOLUME ONE

After watching this DVD, you will probably come away with a changed opinion of Earl Strickland. He’s more than just the public persona that gets all the media ink. He’s an articulate and colorful story teller and has had some very unique and interesting gambling experiences. This DVD is an intimate look into the life of pool’s most controversial personality and the forging of one of the greatest pool players of all times. You will be thoroughly entertained.

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THE DANNY DILIBERTO DVD

Also titled “The Wonder Wop,” this DVD, produced by Diana Hoppe, finds Danny Diliberto at his very best - relaxed, casual and telling his favorite war stories. Danny is well-known both as a champion and a road player and has been a prominent pro pool commentator for many years. He has been at the heart of pool for over 60 years and was there when most of the “great” events in pool took place. Not to mention, he’s a wonderful story teller! This DVD is entertaining and informative.

Our Price: $24.00

WANNA' WIN?

This book and 2-hour DVD combo, from three-time Wyoming State Champion Tom Bourdeon, is an eclectic mixture of Pocket Billiards Instruction and Stories. There are some hustling and gambling recollections, a few stories about teaching and coaching pool, a lot of pool playing tips & techniques and some very productive drills. There are also instructions for playing Wanna Win? Hook ‘em!, a game created by Tom to practice pro-style pool safety and position play. Tom played a significant role in the development of US Open pool star Shane Van Boening (that’s him in the middle of the book cover photo.) This 75-page book and two-hour long DVD can help you, too.

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CONFESSIONS OF A POOL HUSTLER- OUT OF PRINT!

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE - OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER - MAY BE A SOFT COVER EDITION AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE The outrageous tales of well-known road-man Robert LeBlanc are in this 350 page hardcover book. It covers a lifetime of thrilling experiences, from 30 years on the road to Technical Advisor and cameo actor in the 2003 movie, “Poolhall Junkies” Take the journey as he bounces along the back roads of a life from Poolhalls to Bar-rooms, from Broads to Booze to Bar fights. A teenage prodigy player from Memphis, LeBlanc shares stories of machine guns, “drop-dead gorgeous women,” stacks of money and diamonds, pistol-whippings, and more. Great photos throughout. CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE - OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER

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EARL STRICKLAND ROAD STORIES - VOLUME TWO

Earl has led a storied life full of experiences you just are not going to accumulate unless you have done things like win a few U.S. Open Nine Ball Championships. His first DVD was devoted to Earl telling road stories, many either hilarious or harrowing, and enjoying every moment as he relived them. In this second DVD, he continues on a similar note. He literally takes you on a journey of humorous pool stories, inside scoops, trick shots and behind the scenes action. You will also experience Earl’s “other side” in a rare slide show that will take you back in time.

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TITANIC THOMPSON

This rollicking biography by Kevin Cook brings to life the gambler who inspired Guys and Dolls. Born in a log cabin in the Ozarks, Alvin "Titanic” Thompson (1892-1974) traveled with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. He won and lost millions playing cards, dice, golf, pool, and dangerous games of his own invention. He killed five men and married five women, each one a teenager on her wedding day. He ruled New York’s underground craps games in the 1920s and was Damon Runyon's model for slick-talking Sky Masterson. A great golfer, he teed up with Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, and Ray Floyd. He traded card tricks with Houdini, conned Al Capone, lost a million to Minnesota Fats and then won it all back. He was America’s original road gambler. Hardcover. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK

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TURN THE RIVER

Famke Janssen (known for the X-Men
films) shines as a talented pool hustler desperate to escape her
haunted past and get back the son she gave up at birth. She hatches a dangerous
plot and takes the ultimate gamble. Award-winning, critically
acclaimed, edgy and suspenseful. Rip Torn - R - 92 Minutes – Widescreen
- Directed by Chris Eigeman. $24.95 (TTR)

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THE GOSPOOL

This is the long-awaited sequel to the popular Banking with the Beard book. It has about 100 pages of banks and 140 pages of photos and pool stories by one of the great hustler-storytellers of our time. If you like Freddie's first book...you're gonna love this one! Read about all the great pool players of the last forty years. Lots of back room Stories! Lot's of new banking tips and techniques.

Our Price: $29.95

THE MILLION DOLLAR SHOT DVD

ONLY NINE LEFT! THIS DVD TITLE IS RETIRED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE PUBLISHER. With one million dollars on the line, Earl Strickland ran 11 racks of Nine Ball at the inaugural event of the PCA Pro Pocket Billiards Tour. While it was a miraculous feat, it also dealt a fatal blow to the tour and what might have been the rise of televised pool. CJ Wiley had spent years preparing the tour to showcase the sport, but when the “miracle” occurred in the first event, the insurance company refused to pay off. Hear how Earl trained for this feat, the legal battles that followed, and eye witness accounts from CJ, Max Eberle, Jay Helfert and others. It is the tale the greatest achievement in the history of pool. ONLY NINE LEFT!

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THE HUSTLER - COLLECTOR SET

This is the definitive edition of the landmark film that propelled Paul Newman to the top ranks of Hollywood and spurred an amazing comeback for pool. This 2-disk edition includes a new on-camera interview with Newman and over five hours of special features on making the movie, the art of the hustle, Fast Eddie Felson, trick shot analysis and a lot more.

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - Softcover

This book from Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna is: "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." Organized in an "A" to "Z" format this is the definitive work on pool hustlers and great for pool players who want to know more about the famous hustlers they have heard of but never met. This history of pool players and hustling lore is packed with photos and personal mementoes and related in a first-hand account. The late Freddy Bentivegna went head to head with most of the hustlers in this book, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented story teller! Softcover.

Our Price: $39.95

RED'S HOUSTON '84 TOURNAMENT POSTER

COLLECTIBLE - NOT Autographed. This tournament, won by Jimmy Reid, drew most of the legends of pool together at one place and time. This poster By John Coito is a caricature of all the champions and hustlers who came and competed: Howard Vickery, Jimmy Reid, Minnesota Fats, Larry Hubbard, Mike Sigel, Steve Mizerak, Cole Dickson, Dan Louie, Ray Martin, Ronnie Allen, Buddy Hall, Grady Mathews, Jim Rempe, Al Romero, Jay Swanson, Howard Aikida, Jimmy Moore, Allen Hopkins, Sammy Jones, Nick Varner, Dave Piona, David Howard, UJ Puckett, John Miller, Mike Massey, Jersey Red, Youngblood, Bubba, and promoter Red Wallins. This poster is 36 inches wide and 24 inches high and comes with an additional 8.5 x 11 copy that has the names of all the players.

Our Price: $45.00

ROAD SCHOLARS - CLASS OF 2008 PHOTO

COLLECTIBLE - Diana Hoppe has released a commemorative photo taken at the video shoot of "The Road Scholars: Stories and Secrets from the Greatest Road Hustlers." The photo contains all eleven road hustlers with signatures. (The signatures are part of the photo, not added to the specific print.) The players are Billy Incardona, Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna, Wade Crane, Grady Mathews, Ed Kelly, Ronnie Allen, Vernon Elliott, Truman Hogue, Danny Diliberto, Jimmy Reid, and Jimmy Fusco. This is a 13 X 19 color glossy photo.

Our Price: $55.00

RED'S HOUSTON '84 TOURNAMENT POSTER - SIGNED

COLLECTIBLE - AUTOGRAPHED BY JIMMY REID. This tournament, won by Jimmy Reid, drew most of the legends of pool together at one place and time. This poster By John Coito is a caricature of all the champions and hustlers who came and competed: Howard Vickery, Jimmy Reid, Minnesota Fats, Larry Hubbard, Mike Sigel, Steve Mizerak, Cole Dickson, Dan Louie, Ray Martin, Ronnie Allen, Buddy Hall, Grady Mathews, Jim Rempe, Al Romero, Jay Swanson, Howard Aikida, Jimmy Moore, Allen Hopkins, Sammy Jones, Nick Varner, Dave Piona, David Howard, UJ Puckett, John Miller, Mike Massey, Jersey Red, Youngblood, Bubba, and promoter Red Wallins. This poster is 36 inches wide and 24 inches high and comes with an additional 8.5 x 11 copy that has the names of all the players. ONLY THREE AVAILABLE!

Our Price: $100.00

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - DELUXE EDITION

450 pages, hardcover color 8.5 x 11 DELUXE 2022 EDITION. An informed peek at the netherworld of pool hustling with over 300 photos and composed of the comprehensive, personal experiences of the life-long, fellow hustler, Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna, and includes running commentary from many of the constituents themselves. The original 2013 masterpiece enhanced with "Pool Halls" essay by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, select photographs from the late Helaine Garren's "Bensinger's" series from 1971, Introduction by Freddy's daughter, Catherine Adami and a Tribute Section celebrating the pool characters lost from 2012-2022. This is: "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." The late Freddy Bentivegna went head to head with most of the hustlers in this book, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented story teller! Hard Cover DELUXE EDITION

Our Price: $110.00

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - Hardcover - SIGNED

COLLECTIBLE - AUTOGRAPHED - This HARDCOVER book is BRAND-NEW and in our "collectible" inventory based on the autograph of Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna who passed away several years ago. His Encyclopedia of Pool Hustlers is "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." Organized in an "A" to "Z" format, this is for pool players who want to know more about the famous hustlers they have heard of but never met. In addition, it is a great opportunity for those who were active in the hustling scene to get another, inside look at the players they have matched up with or sweated. This 325-page book on hustling lore and hustlers is packed with photos and personal mementoes and related in a first-hand account. Freddy Bentivegna gambled with most of them, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented storyteller! VERY FEW AVAILABLE.

Our Price: $200.00

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