{"product_id":"best-of-eddie-kantor-funny-stories-from-the-bridge-table-by-edwin-b-kantor-rare-books","title":"Best of Eddie Kantor: Funny Stories from the Bridge Table by Edwin B. Kantor [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eThe Best of Eddie Kantar: Funny Stories from the Bridge Table\u003c\/em\u003e (first published in 1989) is a curated collection of humorous anecdotes and memorable mishaps from the world of contract bridge. Drawing on his experiences from tournaments, teaching, and home games, Kantar shares lighthearted tales—often featuring himself and luminaries of the bridge community—full of ridiculous bids, mysterious misplays, and witty commentary. The stories highlight classic blunders (including Kantar’s own) as well as moments of absurd bridge etiquette and bidding misunderstandings. With an accessible tone and a keen eye for comedic nuance, the book is meant to entertain players of all levels, whether they’re novices or seasoned competitors. It later inspired expanded collections such as \u003cem data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eClassic Kantar\u003c\/em\u003e, which combines material from this volume and its predecessor plus new stories. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEdwin Bruce Kantar (born November 9, 1932; passed April 8, 2022) was a world‑champion American bridge player, prolific author, and beloved humorist in the bridge community. A two‑time Bermuda Bowl winner and Hall of Fame inductee, Kantar also claimed over a dozen North American Bridge Championships—among them national titles in Vanderbilt, Spingold, and Reisinger events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOver his career he penned more than 35 bridge books, including technical plaudits like \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eComplete Defensive Bridge Play\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eRoman Keycard Blackwood\u003c\/em\u003e, but he was equally renowned for his comic gift, particularly in collections like \u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eBridge Humor\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"277\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Best of Eddie Kantar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eACBL Bridge Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eBridge Today\u003c\/em\u003e, earned him multiple awards from the American Bridge Teachers Association and broad respect as both an educator and entertainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255609385146,"sku":"352XI31MP-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/bbbb_52bc673b-3a4a-4e56-b5f9-983a5a502767.jpg?v=1761066569","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/best-of-eddie-kantor-funny-stories-from-the-bridge-table-by-edwin-b-kantor-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}