The Complete Book of Mah Jongg
An Illustrated Guide to the Asian, American and International Styles of Play
2nd Edition
Published on 26. January 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-8048-4530-4 (ISBN)
Description
Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide.
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 cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game fully. 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:
Easy-to-follow instructions
Full-color illustrations and photographs
Instruction on:
Authentic Chinese Mahjong play
Cantonese Mahjong play
Shanghai Mahjong play
American Mahjong play
The 12-tile versions of the game
The Complete Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn the different styles of Mahjong-from Mahjong beginners to pros.
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 cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game fully. 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:
Easy-to-follow instructions
Full-color illustrations and photographs
Instruction on:
Authentic Chinese Mahjong play
Cantonese Mahjong play
Shanghai Mahjong play
American Mahjong play
The 12-tile versions of the game
The Complete Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn the different styles of Mahjong-from Mahjong beginners to pros.
More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 12 to 100 years
Illustrations
over 160 color photos and illus
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8048-4530-4 (9780804845304)
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Additional editions
Amy Lo
Complete Book of Mah Jongg
An Illustrated Guide to the Asian, American and International Styles of Play
E-Book
01/2016
Tuttle Publishing
€15.49
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
05/2001
Tuttle Publishing
€40.47
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Person
Amy Lo, born in 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. She currently lives in Florida.