Walt Harris Billiard Atlas Complete Set
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What is the content of the books, what do they cover?
The books are an encyclopedic reference for 3C with very few applications for pool. They cover basics, equipment, technique and especially systems based on hundreds of interviews Walt conducted with players. A few of the chapter titles are:
Deadball system
LaGongle's Short Bridge
Bernie's Umbrella Tracks
Ashby's Reverse the Rail
System Sid
Sang Lee's Manufactured Short Angle
Rail First Hit Method
SEMI-spin SHOTS
End Rail First Tracks
Basic Training
The Long Angle
The Mental Side
The Short Game
Angle Stretch
Speed
Vertical Axis
There are 800 total pages. The above is a tiny example.
The notation is quite easy to comprehend given the hieroglyphics we are usually subjected to. It is also interesting when Walt gets a hint of the system or technique from a player who will not reveal the finer details, fearing competitors. I expect any bidding to start at $350.
Deadball system
LaGongle's Short Bridge
Bernie's Umbrella Tracks
Ashby's Reverse the Rail
System Sid
Sang Lee's Manufactured Short Angle
Rail First Hit Method
SEMI-spin SHOTS
End Rail First Tracks
Basic Training
The Long Angle
The Mental Side
The Short Game
Angle Stretch
Speed
Vertical Axis
There are 800 total pages. The above is a tiny example.
The notation is quite easy to comprehend given the hieroglyphics we are usually subjected to. It is also interesting when Walt gets a hint of the system or technique from a player who will not reveal the finer details, fearing competitors. I expect any bidding to start at $350.
The four volumes of the Billiard Atlas are still available new from Robert Pavia who took over Walt's site when he died. The total cost of a new set of four including shipping is $107. Volumes 1 and 2 are on CDs but 3 and 4 are the original paperback version.
If you want just one of the volumes to see what's there, it is $34.50 including shipping.
http://www.billiardsatlas.com/atlas.html
If you want just one of the volumes to see what's there, it is $34.50 including shipping.
http://www.billiardsatlas.com/atlas.html
Perhaps the best and most complete books on systems ever compiled. I even have the honor of forty pages devoted to my clock system. If you are a student of the game and do not have these books you know nothing.
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I had no idea that Walt passed away until now. Rest in peace, Walt. We last emailed each other in July 2017. When did he pass away? His website no longer works. How can I contact Robert?
Happy New Year
to you all.Semper fidelis,
Frank
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The numbers I have for Robert Pavia have been disconnected. He used to live in Palm Bay, FL.
The website was working through December of 2020. Here is the home page, which you can see at archive.org (which tries to keep all web pages from forever):
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Thanks for sharing, Bob. I was very sad to read the news on a festive day such as New Year's Eve. He is sorely missed. He was a very enthusiastic and helpful author.
Frank
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Here is a link to the webpage the last time it worked:
I have some extra copies of most of the Atlases. I even have a full set of the Korean translation available.
A Billiard Atlas on Systems and Techniques....
An incredible collection of easy to learn diagrams from past champions...an international favorite, crucial to any players advancement...a true goldmine.
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I have some extra copies of most of the Atlases. I even have a full set of the Korean translation available.
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Thanks, Bob. Do you have Volumes 1, 3, and 4 in digital format? If so, how much are they?
Sincerely,
Frank
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I don't have any of the volumes in digital format.
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Volumes 1 and 2 are $40 each including shipping. These are used in good to excellent condition. I may have some that are signed by Walt which would be $50.
Volumes 3 and 4 are $30 each including shipping. These are brand new straight out of the printer's box.
Volumes 3 and 4 are $30 each including shipping. These are brand new straight out of the printer's box.
Think that was our friend Dennis, rip
He's earned the right to give newbs a good hearted ribbing
