Mah-jongg from Shanghai to Miami Beach
The Chinese game of skill, luck, clattering tiles, and "100 intelligences" is more popular than ever, with a growing cross-cultural audience. This handsomely illustrated pop culture celebration of the game the first of its kind traces mah-jongg's storied history, from its roots in China through its...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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San Francisco :
Chronicle Books,
c2005.
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| Summary: | The Chinese game of skill, luck, clattering tiles, and "100 intelligences" is more popular than ever, with a growing cross-cultural audience. This handsomely illustrated pop culture celebration of the game the first of its kind traces mah-jongg's storied history, from its roots in China through its immense popularity in the U.S. in the 1920s, to its popularity in the Jewish community and resurgence among a whole new generation of players. With information for experienced as well as beginning players, this book includes features on the meaning and beauty of the tiles; mah-jongg tournaments, cruises, and online play; clear explanations of the basic rules for the American and traditional Chinese games; points of etiquette; a handy resource section; and recipes for Chinese and Jewish food to nibble while players pung, chow, and kong.--From publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | 175 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 18 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 171). |
| ISBN: | 0811847330 9780811847339 |
| Author Notes: | Christina Cavallaro was first exposed to mah-jongg while performing as a cabaret singer in Asia. She lives in San Francisco. |
