Running the Table

The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Games, Gambling, Biography & Memoir, Sports
Cover of the book Running the Table by L. Jon Wertheim, HMH Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: L. Jon Wertheim ISBN: 9780547347905
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: October 3, 2008
Imprint: Mariner Books Language: English
Author: L. Jon Wertheim
ISBN: 9780547347905
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: October 3, 2008
Imprint: Mariner Books
Language: English

“A tremendously satisfying road story. What makes Running the Table so special is not the pool prowess of its protagonist but the unlikely bond between two wildly different young men who find each other through an exhilarating, often infuriating game.”—Los Angeles Times

Running the Table spins the outrageous tale of Kid Delicious, an affable skilled pool shark from New Jersey, and his studly if less talented setup man, Bristol Bob. Wertheim follows this mismatched pair of sidekicks as they go underground to learn the art of the hustle while experiencing the highs and lows of life on the road. Their four-year odyssey takes them from podunk pool halls to slick urban billiard rooms across America, some nights taking down as much as $30,000 and others ending up with just enough gas money to get home. With every stop the action gets hotter, the calls get closer, and Delicious’s prowess with a cue stick becomes more widely known. Ultimately the Kid sheds his cover, becoming perhaps the biggest sensation in professional pool since Minnesota Fats. Wertheim paints a lasting portrait of an insanely talented and magnetic hustler who is literally larger than life.

“Renders the trappings of a road player’s life . . . readers are taken on a sweet and varied ride.”—Sports Illustrated

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

“A tremendously satisfying road story. What makes Running the Table so special is not the pool prowess of its protagonist but the unlikely bond between two wildly different young men who find each other through an exhilarating, often infuriating game.”—Los Angeles Times

Running the Table spins the outrageous tale of Kid Delicious, an affable skilled pool shark from New Jersey, and his studly if less talented setup man, Bristol Bob. Wertheim follows this mismatched pair of sidekicks as they go underground to learn the art of the hustle while experiencing the highs and lows of life on the road. Their four-year odyssey takes them from podunk pool halls to slick urban billiard rooms across America, some nights taking down as much as $30,000 and others ending up with just enough gas money to get home. With every stop the action gets hotter, the calls get closer, and Delicious’s prowess with a cue stick becomes more widely known. Ultimately the Kid sheds his cover, becoming perhaps the biggest sensation in professional pool since Minnesota Fats. Wertheim paints a lasting portrait of an insanely talented and magnetic hustler who is literally larger than life.

“Renders the trappings of a road player’s life . . . readers are taken on a sweet and varied ride.”—Sports Illustrated

More books from HMH Books

Cover of the book Mustang by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book CliffsNotes on Swift's Gulliver's Travels by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Curious George Subway Train Adventure (CGTV Reader) by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book The Grace of Everyday Saints by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book My Last Best Friend by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Jackstraws by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Ever the Brave by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book CliffsNotes on Caesar's Gallic Wars by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Winter Hours by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Streams to the River, River to the Sea by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Thor's Wedding Day by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Courting Darkness by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book Better Homes and Gardens Cupcakes by L. Jon Wertheim
Cover of the book The Same Stuff as Stars by L. Jon Wertheim
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy