Around the World in 80 Hands

Zia Mahmood, David Burn

Master Point Press, 1999 - Games & Activities - 254 pages

Taking you from world championship tournaments to big-money rubber-bridge games, this book puts you at the table as thousands of dollars (or a world title) change hands on the turn of a card. In the smoke-filled clubs of London and New York, characters such as Harry the Horse, Moonbeam, Godzilla, and Hannibal the Cannibal play for high stakes. World championships hang in the balance in Chile, Italy, and Bali. In the jet-set resorts of Europe, the top pros play invitational money tournaments with millionaire sponsors. Share the favorite bridge memories of one of the world's best, as Zia Mahmood takes you Around the World in 80 Hands.

About the author

Zia Mahmood is arguably the most recognized bridge player of our times. Born in Pakistan, he has homes in London and New York and now represents the USA in international competition. His tournament successes include numerous North American championships, and a world championship silver medal. He writes a regular bridge column in The Guardian, and his previous books include the best-selling autobiography, Bridge My Way. David Burn is a systems programmer, bridge journalist, and international team coach. He lives in London, England.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Around the World in 80 Hands
• Authors: Zia Mahmood, David Burn
• Contributor: David Burn
• Publisher: Master Point Press, 1999
• ISBN: 1894154088, 9781894154086
• Length: 254 pages
• Subjects: Games & Activities / Card Games / Bridge; Games & Activities / Card Games / General; Games & Activities / General