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Out of print go books
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Fhayashi: Quite a few interesting looking go books are out of print.

This, combined with similar book titles can cause problems - for instance, I wanted to buy Strategic Concepts of Go and The Power of the Star Point, but accidentally purchased Strategic Fundamentals in Go and Star Point Joseki...

So, here are books that appear to be out of print:

Strategic Concepts of Go

by Nagahara Yoshiaki

FHayashi: looked through it at my local go club.

Adamzero: I was able to buy this book new recently from Kiseido. I recommend it highly. It has certainly taught me many things. It's not a particularly easy book, probably most useful to strong kyus or low dans.

Fhayashi: You must have gotten the last copy, because I asked them and they said it was out of print.

The Power of the Star Point

by Takagawa Shukaku

Fhayashi: managed to find a copy through the used books section of Amazon

The Treasure Chest Enigma

Fhayashi: I bought a copy from Yutopian for quite a hefty sum ($55). The book I received was a hard cover book, signed by the author. There was even a little type-written piece of paper with two figure errata. Well worth the money, if they still have any more.

RafaelCaetano: For what is worth, I paid 1800 yen (U$15) for my copy. I found it in a used bookstore specialized in go and shogi, in Tokyo.

A Way of Play for the 21st Century

by Go Seigen

Fhayashi: also appears to be out of print. Doesn't show up used on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Scryer: However, I just (2003-09-15) ordered a copy from Ishi Press International, so there are still copies out there -- I hope!

Chris Hayashida: I bought this book from Samarkand three months ago (June 2003.) I had to wait while they got more copies from the publisher, but apparently it's still available and in print, just in small quantities. It's too bad that the publisher doesn't seem to have a web presence. I had almost given up hope.

Fhayashi: I made an order from Ishi Press, through their webpage, about three months ago. Never heard back. I suspect it's a dead company with a still-living web page.

Scryer: My copy just arrived (2003-09-26) from Ishi Press International, and is in fine condition. I did a phone order at (800)859-2086 rather than using a web page, so perhaps that was the difference. Now to skim it once and become a Go Saint!



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