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Unique Bangkok pool halls - vibrant, gritty underworld.
If the vibrant underbelly of Bangkok intrigues you, "Bangkok Pool Blues" could be your portal to a lesser-known world. You'll experience the city's pool scene through the eyes of a Vietnam vet who has immersed himself in the local culture. Tom Crowley's narrative, coupled with Yoonki Kim's captivating photographs, offers an authentic glimpse into Bangkok's spirited pool halls and the characters that inhabit them. It's not just a book; it's a cultural trip to the heart of Thailand's capital.
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ISBN: 9786169051404
Authors:
Tom Crowley
Publisher: Metta Visions
Date of Publication: 2010-09-16
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 2 readers)
Description
This is the first of a series on "The other Thailand", a book about the pool scene in Bangkok written by Tom Crowley, a Vietnam vet who made his home in Bangkok many years ago and who works for an NGO in one of the city's slums. "Bangkok Pool Blues" also contains the beautiful photographs of Yoonki Kim, a Korean photographer who also lives and works in Bangkok. (In English only)En la misma sección también ofrecimos, como la primera de una serie dedicada a "La Otra Tailandia", un libro, "Bangkok Pool Blues" sobre el mundo de billar americano en Bangkok escrito por Tom Crowley, un ex-soldado americano de la Guerra de Vietnam que vive en Bangkok desde hace muchos años y que trabaja con una ONG en los arrabales de la ciudad. El libro incluye las fotos maravillosas tomadas por Yoonki Kim, un fotógrafo muy conocido Koreano que también vive y trabaja en Bangkok. ( Unicamente disponible en inglés)
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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