{"product_id":"american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-the-complete-beginners-guide","title":"American Mah Jongg for Everyone: The Complete Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMah Jongg is growing rapidly in popularity and is now played by more than half a million people in the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 600,000 Mah Jongg score cards are sold annually by the National Mah Jongg League.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by over 80 color illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a timeless sample scoring card and a practice set that can be cut out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chapters include quizzes that help reinforce the lessons--and because rules can change from year to year, readers will have access to a website where they can find up-to-date answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGladys Grad, a national Mah Jongg tournament director, contributes a foreword and a chapter on Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other mah jongg book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMah Jongg has gained popularity with a younger audience through its frequent pop culture references--including in \u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMarvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e, and through celebrity players like Julia Roberts and David Letterman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGregg Swain\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and Mah Jongg instructor. She lectures across the United States, speaking at clubs, museums, and social organizations. She is the co-author of \n\u003ci\u003eMah Jongg: The Art of the Game\u003c\/i\u003e. She loves to teach Mah Jongg, helping people enjoy the fun and challenge of playing as they form new friendships around the table. She lives and works in New York City. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eToby Salk\u003c\/b\u003e is a popular Mah Jongg instructor in the Bay Area. She has taught over a thousand students how to play and win this wonderful game. She has been a featured speaker at clubs and has been interviewed for many publications including \n\u003ci\u003eJ.\u003c\/i\u003e, the \n\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAlameda Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOakland Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \n\u003ci\u003ePiedmont Post\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGladys Grad\u003c\/b\u003e is popularly known as the \"foremost authority of American-style tournament Mah Jongg.\" She is the owner and tournament director for several large Mah Jongg tournaments throughout the country and is the creator of the Siamese Mah Jongg game. She lives in San Francisco. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWoody Swain\u003c\/b\u003e is a graphic designer and artist based in New York City. He has collaborated with Gregg Swain on several other books on Mah Jongg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing Mah Jongg tiles in different types of sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Building the walls and dealing the tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Organizing your tiles and planning your play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Understanding table rules and etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winning strategies for various types of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNational Mah Jongg tournament director Gladys Grad contributes a foreword that explains why so many people love the game. Grad also has written a chapter that outlines the rules of Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other Mah Jongg book! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis book comes with everything you need to get started playing, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A timeless sample Mah Jongg scoring card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA paper set to cut out and use while learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Over 80 color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Helpful practice exercises and quizzes that reinforce the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Access to a website that provides up to date information about the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A glossary of terms that every Mah Jongg player needs to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrom the many different types of tiles and how to recognize them, personal stories about the game and historical trivia, \n\u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e has something for anyone interested in this fascinating game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Swain, Gregg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-08-25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Reference|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Board Games|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Gambling \/ Table|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Chess|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Puzzles|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Gambling \/ Lotteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Mah jong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804852470\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804852470\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52425737568537,"sku":"SP-9780804852470","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780804852470_spiral.png?v=1779483970","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-the-complete-beginners-guide","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}