The 3rd Edition of "The Billiard Encyclopedia" is the only complete book ever written on the sport of billiards, pool, and related accessories. Tracing the origins back to the bat and ball games of the Egyptians, the co-authors have provided a complete history of the billiards sport as we know it. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of stunning color-plates, many B&W photos, and numerous graphic illustrations, much of the visual imagery of this tone has never been seen by the public before. Taking over nine years to assemble, this publication also includes important chapters on legendary pool players, cue makers, table manufacturers, accessories which have allowed the sport to achieve a world-wide status. 629 pages
