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Dylan Taylor-Lehman
Journalist and author of Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World, known for reporting on niche communities and publishing narrative nonfiction.
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Dylan Taylor-Lehman, "Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World" (3 Fields Books, 2025)
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Dylan Taylor-Lehman, a journalist known for exploring niche communities, discusses his book about Chicago's amateur pool players. He delves into the personal significance of pool, highlighting players' identities and the pursuit of glory at the APA World Pool Championships. Listeners hear about the city's rich pool history and the distinctions between eight-ball and nine-ball. He also reveals insights on strategic position play, the APA's teaching role, and the dynamics of sandbagging. Dylan makes a compelling case for why everyone should give pool a try!
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