THE BIG BLIND (4 Aug 2003)

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THE BIG BLIND
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0340820314
£10.99
4 Aug 2003
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300+ pages
Hodder & Stoughton

Cover from Mad About Books

Synopsis
Audrey Unger hasn’t seen her father since she was a child. A professional poker player and compulsive gambler, he left home when she was eleven years old and disappeared from her life for good. Now in her early thirties and poised on the edge of her own mid-life crisis, she makes the decision to try and find him. To discover what it was that made him gamble. To discover what drove him to give her up. Big Louie is the key to her father’s world. An agoraphobic, card playing, Hans Christian Anderson sized giant, who hasn’t left his flat in over three years. Fighting a battle with his own phobias, he takes Audrey on a journey of self discovery. He guides her through the subtleties of professional poker; the thrill of high stakes gambling; and on towards a final hand of cards that will change both of their lives for good.


Cover scan from Andy V.
See also THE PERFECT PLAY (May 2004)

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    THE BIG BLIND (4 Aug 2003)

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     July 28, 2003 | "The Big Blind" Available Early
    From Nigel Street

    Just to let you know that my local Borders store (in the UK) had Louise's new book 'The Big Blind' on the shelves on Saturday (26th July).

    Naturally, I picked up a copy and I'm well in to it :-)

    Might be worth checking your local store to see if they've also jumped the 4th August official release date.

    (Vu: Currently Amazon.co.uk has three in stock.)

     May 9, 2003 | Big Blind Front and Back Cover
    From Andy V.

    Thought you may like these for your discog. I've not had a chance to read the book yet though!

    (Trade: August 2003, Paperback: April 2004)

     February 28, 2003 | "The Big Blind" - Louise Wener's New Book
    From Sleeper Online

  • THE BIG BLIND
  • 1.3.03
    New book "The Big Blind" on way.

    Louise's next novel will be released this August - to follow from her previous novel Goodnight Steve McQueen. Here is the synopsis:

    Audrey Unger hasn’t seen her father since she was a child. A professional poker player and compulsive gambler, he left home when she was eleven years old and disappeared from her life for good. Now in her early thirties and poised on the edge of her own mid-life crisis, she makes the decision to try and find him. To discover what it was that made him gamble. To discover what drove him to give her up. Big Louie is the key to her father’s world. An agoraphobic, card playing, Hans Christian Anderson sized giant, who hasn’t left his flat in over three years. Fighting a battle with his own phobias, he takes Audrey on a journey of self discovery. He guides her through the subtleties of professional poker; the thrill of high stakes gambling; and on towards a final hand of cards that will change both of their lives for good.

    For more info see Mad About Books

    Baby Juice Express (the movie Jon Stewart has worked on the soundtrack of) has completed post-production and awaiting release. For more info see ArcLight films website for a trailer, stills and cast info.

     February 27, 2003 | New Wener Book Release Date
    From amazon.co.uk

    Untitled
    Louise Wener
    Our Price: £10.99

    Not yet published: you may still order this title. We will dispatch it to you when we receive it from the publisher.

    Category(ies): Fiction

    Paperback (4 August, 2003)
    Flame; ISBN: 0340820314


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