Have Pool Cue Will Travel: The Incomparable "St. Louie Louie" Roberts

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Mark has opened a window into an era of pool that has become extinct. His close ties to some of pools legenadary hustlers and road men is handled in a very readable and entertaining way. He doesnt compel himself to a chronological time line, but rather tells the stories in a more sensible order that somehow ends up making a better book than a simple time line.This is a must read for any pool enthusiast.If you enjoyed fictional accounts like the Hustler and The Color of Money, treat yourself to a real account of that genre by someone who stood in the middle of the real deal.Thank you Mark. You produced a classic.

Accurate and colorful tale of the pocket billiard and gambling world during the last quarter of the 20th century. The central figure was one of the most talented and charismatic pool players in history. This book has numerous entertaining anecdotes about situations that, hard to believe, are true....or as close to truth as memory allows. All in all, very well written, never dull, and a super story of a true legend....St. Louie Louie.....RIP...

Although the backdrop of the manuscript chronicles the life and times of St. Louie Louie, there are numerous anecdotes about various pool rooms; eccentric “scuffs,” gamblers, and “sweators” (ah, the good ole’ days before casinos killed the “action”…); along with players ranging from “bangers” to “short stops” to professionals.An enjoyable read that is a must own for those with a billiard related library. Very well done.

If you are interested in pool and live around the St. Louis area, you will enjoy this book. My husband is really interested in it. Really glad we bought it.