Snooker has a rich & fascinating history full of controversy colourful characters & cue action. Through informative snippets & bite-size facts as well as"es & anecdotes from players pundits & fans alike one of the world's most popular sports is revealed here in all its pocket-rattling glory. Who has the highest break? When were red balls first introduced? What have Marie Antoinette & Mary Queen of Scots got in common (aside from being unable to keep their heads)? How did Alex Higgins wangle a free taxi ride from London to Manchester? From the lawn games of the seventeenth-century elite to glittering waistcoats & lush green baize at The Crucible The Little Book of Snooker is a must-have for all snooker fans.