'One of the best introductory books I have come across is Basic Bridge.I recommend it to beginners and teachers alike' The European'By far the best' Bridge PlusThis is a definitive Acol textbook, equally valuable to rubber or duplicate bridge players.Set out as a course which can be used in conjunction with bridge classes or as a self-teacher, the book covers all the basic principles of bidding and play and is packed with exercises and quizzes on everything that has been taught.Recommended as the ideal textbook for learning the game, Basic Bridge will continue to be the standard beginner's guide to rubber and duplicate bridge for the foreseeable future.If you only ever buy one bridge book it has to be Basic Bridge.