BRIDGE SHOWCASE - THE FIRST STEPS

THE BEST BOOKS FOR NEW PLAYERS

I recommend you read the following books after you've completed your basic bridge classes, if you want to improve your game. They cover various aspects of the main three areas in bridge - bidding, declarer play and defence.

Books to Improve Your Game

	The Fun Way to Advanced Bridge by Harry Lampert is the first book I would recommend to a bridge student after their basic lessons. It covers slightly more advanced topics in bidding, simple conventions, declarer play and defence. Learning is fun because of the cartoon presentation, which explains the material clearly. Price: $20.90 including postage within Australia.
	The Fun Way to Better Bridge Play, by Harry Lampert This book covers the most basic plays of suit development, finesses, ruffing etc. Notrump play and suit contracts are considered separately, and in a separate chapter there are even a few mildly advanced techniques such as the end play, and loser on loser play. Defense is also covered, with opening leads , third hand play and signals all introduced. The highly diagrammatic presentation in cartoon format makes for easier learning and a pleasant read. Price: $28.60 including postage within Australia.
	Introduction to Defender's Play, by Edwin Kantar Simple defensive plays are set out in two parts - notrump play and suit contracts. The basic concepts of opening leads, second and third hand play, and signalling are set out simply and clearly. Price: $16.50 including postage within Australia.