The Original Guide to Office Pools
Jamie Wayne • 1984 • Doubleday
- Author
- Jamie Wayne
- First published
- 1984
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- ISBN
- 9780385194365
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Published by Doubleday in 1984, The Original Guide to Office Pools emerged during a decade defined by a growing public fascination with sports betting and the institutionalization of workplace camaraderie. Jamie Wayne authored the book to provide a structured, accessible framework for organizing various types of betting pools, reflecting a cultural moment where the popularity of professional sports leagues necessitated more sophisticated ways for colleagues to engage with the outcomes of games.
The book’s design and editorial approach were centered on utility and humor, aiming to take the guesswork out of the common office pastime while navigating the informal social dynamics of the professional workplace. It was received as a practical, lighthearted manual for the average sports fan, serving as a nostalgic snapshot of the pre-internet era where such administrative tasks were handled with printed charts, sign-up sheets, and cash envelopes.
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