Bøker av Julian Pottage

Julian Pottage worked on a number of books with the late Terence Reese, and this one pays homage to a man who was arguably the best bridge writer of his time. One of Reese's classics, Play these hands with me, pioneered the 'over-the-shoulder' style of bridge writing. What that book did for declarer play, the present one does for defense: readers can follow the thinking of an expert player, stopping at critical points in the deal to make their own decisions about how to continue. Julian Pottage (Wales) is best known as a bridge problem constructor, and his many awards include IBPA Book of the Year. His most recent book for MPP was Defend or Declare?

A quiz book based on the game of bridge, this text contains a set of challenges that will test the reader's ability both as declarer and on defence. The hands are organized by theme, so readers are able to concentrate on particular aspects of card-play.

Defenders in bridge invariably base their strategy on declarer's bidding. Yet declarers often fail to return the compliment and play without a thought of what the defenders have or have not done. The problems in this book contain situations where a declarer can listen to the bidding, or lack of it, and derive information critical to his success.

When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind!

72 Bridge deals that challenge the reader to either defend or declare.

The book will enable readers to use, recognise and understand all the standard defensive signals used in bridge and to gain an awareness of alternative methods.

An invaluable guide to knowing how and when to get into or stay in the bidding

Whether you play Acol, Standard American or a Strong Club, this book defines the Golden Rules underpinning the methods of your chosen system.