Worst Poker Book You've Ever Seen/Read?

[Gimpy]

Killer poker, By John Vorhaus is the only poker book that I have thrown away.

[Red_Diamond]

"Accuracy of Poker" probably tops all these, or close to it.

[tdp]

How did this thread make it 30+ posts without anyone metioning Ken Warren?Easily the worst poker books out there.
My first book was Ken Warren Teaches Texas Hold'em.It took me months to unlearn the bad ideas he put in my head.Just terrible.

[MicroBob]

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[As 8c] vs. [Kc Ac] Board [4s 2c Qs 7c 5s]
"The two hands are not the same, but they split the pot because their kickers don't play:"

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wow.

[bbbushu]

the rock banker book's reviews really are worth reading. the second one, in particular, is hilarious.

http://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-.../dp/1419625225

[Red_Diamond]

"This book is almost an encyclopedia of terms, plays, events and rules of the game, a must read book for beginners and advanced players alike."


Hmmm!

[mikever]

I love this description accompanying "Comprehensive: No Limit Hold 'em and Tournament" by Rock Banker:


“With that extraordinary commitment, Rock engineered all the graphic icons used to express the ideas in the book.”

Does that mean he drew all the pictures?

[Red_Diamond]

"Rock has been a winning player at major poker events across the globe. He started his poker career in Low Ball, Stud, Omaha and High Low Hold'em in 1983. He is the first place finisher in many No Limit Hold'em tournaments and the lucky winner of a number of Jackpots. He is also well acquainted with Blackjack and card counting and is a Master of Backgammon, Chess, Go and Risk games."

With such credentials as this, I am surprised at why one would use a Pen Name. If this is indeed non an alias, then I am puzzled why I have not heard of him. I see one of the reviewers pointed out the exact same thing.

BTW, as for the Ken Warren thing, I do have that book here. I remember briefing through it quite a time ago, but after reading this thread perhaps I should re-examine it. Refresh my memory on the 'interesting' parts I should look at first :P

[loveminuszero]

"He is the first place finisher in many No Limit Hold'em tournaments"

http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/sear...;s=Rock+Banker

[CarpeDiem]

As a noted authority on Risk, I'm sure he has the poker chops to write a scintillating tome.