This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of techniques including “screw” strokes and “topping”. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to those wishing to improve their existing billiards skills. Contents include: “Screw Strokes—Melbourne Inman”, “Screw and Other Effects—W. G. Clifford”, “Using Side and Screw—Arthur F. Peall”, “Side Spins—Melbourne Inman”, “Topping the Ball—Melbourne Inman”, and “Top and Follow Through—W. G. Clifford”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker, pool, and billiards.