McCumber, David
Playing Off the Rail: A Pool Hustler's Journey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780380729234
- author:
- McCumber, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Avon Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.88 x 13.46 x 2.44 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
David McCumber's memoir of his four-month odyssey with Tony Annigoni is a fascinating account of life on the fringes of America's pool hustling scene. At 17, McCumber was drawn to the nomadic lifestyle of a professional gambler, and 22 years later he found himself backing Annigoni, a charismatic figure with a unique approach to the game. Together they crisscrossed the country, visiting seedy bars and high-stakes tournaments in search of serious money and local glory. Their journey takes them from Seattle to Miami, and back again, offering a glimpse into a shady twilight subculture that's both captivating and unsettling. Along the way, McCumber provides a candid look at his own experiences and those of Annigoni, revealing the highs and lows of life as a stakehorse in the world of professional pool. Through McCumber's story, we get a unique insight into America's mythos and the people who inhabit its fringes. This is a gripping and thought-provoking account that will appeal to anyone interested in the darker side of the American Dream.
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