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Guide Picks - Top 5 Majong (Mah Jong) Books
Majong (Mah Jong) is a gambler's game in China. The best way to learn it is to play it and read some good books. Here are our top picks on Majong books.
1) The Game of Mah Jong Illustrated
By Patricia A. Thompson, paperback, 64 pages, 1999, ISBN: 0684868431
A concise book on how to play the Mah Jong game for players of all levels.
2) The Book of Mahjong : An Illustrated Guide
By Amy Lo, paperback, 2001, 160 pages, ISBN: 0804833028
"The Book of Mah jong meets that long-sought need, as author Amy Lo, in consultation with many master players of the different forms of mah jong, offers the most complete mah jong guide ever." -- Book Description
3) Mah-Jongg
By Dieter Kohnen, hardcover, 64 pages, 1998, ISBN: 0806907525
"The basic moves are clearly explained, with practice games that take you step-by-step through each sequence--with special tips and shortcuts." -- Ingram
4) A Mah Jong Handbook
By Eleanor Noss Whitney, hardcover, 176 pages, 2001, ISBN: 0804832781
"Offering a clear and concise introduction to the official rules of the game and outlining its many variants in greater detail, this comprehensive guidebook will help you to improve your skills and add strategy to your game." -- Book Description
5) Mah Jong Player's Companion
By Patricia A. Thompson, paperback, 65 pages, 2001, ISBN: 0743212886
Another Majong book by Patricia Thompson.
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