The Penguin book of card games
David Parlett • 1979 • Treasure P
- Author
- David Parlett
- First published
- 1979
- Publisher
- Treasure P
- Genres
- Fiction
- Subjects
- Cards · Games · Nonfiction · Card games
- ISBN
- 9780141916101
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First published in 1979, The Penguin Book of Card Games was conceived by David Parlett as a comprehensive attempt to codify the diverse rules and histories of traditional card games. At the time of its release, the market for gaming literature was fragmented, with many older rulebooks being out of print or overly niche, leading Parlett to curate a volume that balanced clarity for beginners with historical context for enthusiasts.
David Parlett, an internationally recognized expert on game design and history, utilized his deep analytical background to categorize hundreds of games by mechanics and regional variations. The book has been praised by the gaming community for its structural rigor and remains a staple reference work, having undergone multiple revisions and reprints to reflect the evolving status of card games in popular culture.
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