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The book is both informative and entertaining as it defines the whole of billiard terminology within a historical context. Interview with marcia muller, author of the sharon mccone. Since sharon mccone works in san francisco, was it hard to get the flavor of the city in the books. Mar 10, 2018 here are some shots from our annual tournament. Browse audiobooks written by marcia muller sorted by. May 10, 2008 3 posts published by insidepoolmag on may 10, 2008. We carry the best pool playing books and billiard books written by the masters phil capelle, mike massey, robert byrne, freddy the beard bentivegna and more.
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