Elements of Poker
“Finally I have a legitimate reason to buy an iPad.”
- Phil Galfond, about the ebook release of Elements of Poker
“Elements of Poker is the best poker book I’ve ever read.” – Jay Rosenkrantz
I hope you never write a book. – Alex Roberts, cash game pro.
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Beyond statistics, beyond whether to raise, call, or fold, Elements of Poker reveals a new world of profitability for your bankroll and your life. You know tilt costs you money, but do you know how to make it go away? You know position is important, but do you know how to cash in that knowledge? Elements of Poker will teach you all of this and much more.
Published in 2007, Elements of poker has been extremely well-received by the poker community for its fresh perspective, grand scope, humor, insight, and tilt reduction teachings. The author, Tommy Angelo, is a top tier poker coach, poker writer, and philosopher. Join professional, winning poker players like Phil Galfond, Ed Miller, Simon Munz, Lee Jones, and David Benefield in reading the book that Jay Rosenkrantz calls the best poker book ever.
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“Angelo is eloquently persuasive.” — Card Player Magazine
“Elements of Poker is the seminal poker book of the 21st century.” – The Times of London
“Elements of Poker” is a breath of fresh air … Angelo has created a book that needs no deciphering. He manages to touch on subjects that no other poker books are covering and he does so in an enjoyable manner. … Angelo outlines ways to sharpen your tiltlessness, both at the table and away from the table. … — PokerPages Magazine
It’s almost as if Tommy has taken everything ever written about poker and said “Okay, let me fill in all of the stuff they left out.” – Bill Rini of Bill’s Blog, industry expert.
I’ve been dripping with excitement for this book ever since it was but a gleam in the author’s eye. Now it’s here, and I’ll be ordering it today, right after I mop up the puddle of excitement on my floor. – Ed Miller, Author and noted poker authority
Tommy Angelo is like the Vince Lombardi of poker coaches. – Joe Tall, DeucesCracked.com founder and coach.
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A Rubber Band Story and Other Poker Tales
This book collects the best articles, blogs, and stories from Tommy Angelo’s last 12 years of writing and showcases them with eighteen new introductions and afterwords. Here you’ll find poker war stories from his years as a pro, poker fiction, ruminations on poker rules, and more – including a strong selection of articles on tilt, the author’s signature topic. The new commentaries, found only in this volume, take you behind the curtain on Angelo’s history and writing process. New readers will appreciate the humor and fresh perspective on poker, and existing fans will enjoy the exclusive commentaries as well as having a convenient collection of Angelo’s most popular material.
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Excerpts from the reviews that are Amazon.com:
Matt Lessinger: When I got this book I put it in the bathroom, figuring it would make for perfect bathroom reading. Except once I started reading it, I wanted to keep going, so I brought it into the bedroom. Three hours later I had finished reading all fifty-five of Tommy Angelo’s stories. In short, they are fantastic.
John Vorhaus: If you’re looking for either a tasty read or a source of poker wisdom, A RUBBER BAND STORY AND OTHER POKER TALES is a tome for you. You’ll come away with some laughs, some insights and a whole lot of new food for thought.
Alan Schoonmaker: If your only goal is to improve your poker results, read his Elements of Poker. If you want a little boost to your profits, but primarily want to spend an enjoyable, stimulating couple of hours, read this one TOO.
Nick Chapman: Tommy has such a unique personality and writing style, he stands far out from other poker writers. I was amazed how much his stories related to my own experiences, even playing poker at a novice level.
Robyn (aka PokerBabe): Tommy writes about emotion like nobody else in the poker world. While the reading in this book seems “easy”, the message is profound.
Rob MacKay: This collection of work is never far from my reach and neither should it be far from yours. Pick it up and read 2 pages or 20 and you are almost guaranteed to have a smile on your face and a new window opened in your mind. Simply put, go all in on this one.
Greg Amaro: Tommy is a poker player’s writer but also a writer’s writer.
PalSport: I was surprised how little I disliked this book, since I usually don’t care for stories about rubber bands, but (spoiler alert) despite the title, rubber bands play a very small role in this collection of poker lessons disguised as well-told stories.
