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Summary: "The Man With the $100,000 Breasts" Rave Reviews
Review: "The Man With the $100,000 Breasts" is a truly stylish and accurate glimpse into the world of professional gambling." --Midwest Book Review"If we were betting men, we'd give big odds you'll like this book."--Aaron Roston, Maxim "...the book is a dazzling read, start to finish. Each of the stories is a well-conceived stand-alone piece of prose, just right for a short peek into a fascinating universe. Taken together, they form a book you can devour in a long evening..."--Katherine Green, Independent Publisher "Hey! Reading this...is a guaranteed winner!"-Duncan Christy, Delta Airline's Sky "...Konik has put together...a must-read for anyone remotely curious about the dominant industry in Las Vegas"--Geoff Schumacher, Las Vegas City Life "...wickedly fascinating..these are the stories people want to believe about Vegas."--Scott Dickensheets, Las Vegas Sun "You'll search the whole bookstore and never top Michael Konik's 'The Man With the $100,000 Breasts and Other Gambling Stories.' This collection will entertain newcomers and old-timers alike."--John L.Smith, Las Vegas Review Journal
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Summary: Fun and entertaining
Review: A great collection of gambling related stories, with strange but likeable characters. Each story is different, but fun to read. Even if you have no knowledge of some of the activities or games covered, the stories are enjoyable.
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Summary: Konik shows why he's the best of his generaton
Review: A lot of fun. Konik is a fine writer who really knows his stuff. Unlike the other poker-players/writers of his generation and class he never embarrasses himself or the reader by putting on a ludicrous "Shut up and deal" tough-guy pose that leaves the reader giggling and the author looking like a slumming buffoon. No, Konik just gives you the goods with wit, grace and a self-awareness that shames his silly wannabe rivals. Most of these pieces are short profiles that originally appeared in magazines like 'Cigar Aficionado' or 'Maxim'. The only thing keeping this collection from earning a full five stars is that the pieces can feel a bit skimpy. 'Maxim' evidently assumes that their readership doesn't have quite the attention span of, say, 'The New Yorker's. These profiles could be literally three or four times the length and still hold interest. Here's hoping Konik finds a venue that lets him really stretch out and do his talent full justice.
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Summary: All Time Favorite
Review: Although I don't consider myself a professional gambler, I am a very well-read amateur. I've read almost everything about the subject worth reading. Michael Konik's writing is head and shoulders above other authors who write about this subject. He's funny and entertaing but also informative, even if you think you already know everything about gambling. All my friends who like casinos get Konik's books for Christmas. Can't wait for his next one.
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Summary: The best book on gambling I've ever read.
Review: Every book I've ever read about gambling is informative and helpful. But I've never read one that you would call "well-written" or "entertaining." Michael Konik's book is like something out of "The New Yorker": it reads like literature. I could not put this book down. Each chapter is like a delicious appetizer in a 26-course meal. I found myself laughing frequently, shaking my head in amazement and actually saying "wow" out loud. Originally, I wanted to read about the man who got breasts to win a bet. (And I wanted to see the picture.) But then I got hooked on the other stories. This has got to be the best book I've read in a long time.
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Summary: The best book on gambling I've ever read.
Review: Every book I've ever read about gambling is informative and helpful. But I've never read one that you would call "well-written" or "entertaining." Michael Konik's book is like something out of "The New Yorker": it reads like literature. I could not put this book down. Each chapter is like a delicious appetizer in a 26-course meal. I found myself laughing frequently, shaking my head in amazement and actually saying "wow" out loud. Originally, I wanted to read about the man who got breasts to win a bet. (And I wanted to see the picture.) But then I got hooked on the other stories. This has got to be the best book I've read in a long time.
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Summary: The Real Deal
Review: Excellent stuff. Very gritty and real. Very insider. This reminds me of a poker book I read some time ago about high-rollers in Las Vegas. This book (The $100,000 Breasts) has that same sort of feel. I don't know where Konik gets his stories or if their all totally true, but in some ways I don't care 'cause their so cool. Very hard book to put down.
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Summary: Anthony Curtis, Huntington Press
Review: Huntington Press is thrilled to publish The Man With the $100,000 Breasts and Other Gambling Stories for two reasons. First, the provocative title (and the picture of "Brian the Breast Man" that appears inside) makes this book a phenomenally hot seller. But even more important, we're proud to publish what we think is the finest writing on gambling to ever appear in print. Michael Konik takes a topic that is usually covered in a bland, how-to kind of way and delivers thoughtful, entertaining stories that seem like they're right out of the movies. And they're all true! My personal favorites are Chapter Nine, "Go Greyhound!" which may be the funniest story ever written about gambling, and the book's final chapter, "The Hand You're Dealt," which may be the single finest essay on what it really means to "get lucky" in a casino and in life. Every story in this book sings, as only a master's writing can. We're proud to publish his groundbreaking work.
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Summary: Has good and bad points
Review: I am a fan of Konik's magazine work. He avoids some of the pitfalls that trap others who try to cover gambling related topics. Many writers stick to one type of gambling e.g. only casino gaming or only horses or only golf. Some writers either get wound up in numerical minutae or gloss over the numbers all together, leaving their opinions unsupported. Konik's writing is more transcendant. He gets all over the gambling world; covering players, venues and games. He balances strategy details with human interest anecdotes. All the while, he seems to retain some skepticism when retelling the stories of some admittedly shady characters. This is a great book for anyone interested in informative gambling anecdotes. So why did I give it only three stars? A lot of these stories are reprinted from previous magazine work. If you regularly read Cigar Aficionado, you've already read much of this book. Knowing now what the content is, I'd still probably buy it again. On the plus side, if you haven't read Konik's work, and want a sample before buying this book, go to the Cigar Aficionado web site and look into their archive of gambling articles.
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Summary: Phenomenal Writing!
Review: I am not a gambler, nor am I interested in gambling. I received this outstanding book as a gift. Once I opened the first page, I was hooked even though the subject matter was foreign to me. Konik's writing is among the best I have ever read. His prose is sharp, clever and funny. He paints vivid pictures and makes the reader feel that she is inside a secret world, viewing it from an insiders perspective. Since reading this unique book, I have tracked down many of his other articles which have appeared in newspapers and magazines. This guy can write. I look forward to his next book- whatever the subject.
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