This book is the second book of a three book series written by Takagawa kaku, honorary honinbo. These books are about 35 pages each, and were orginally published as articles in Go review. The style used throughout the books is:
1. A main idea is set as a title
2. An example diagram and explanation shows the mistake, usually a very common mistake.
3. A few other mistake diagrams and explanations.
4. Correct diagram is explained.
5. Many possible variation diagrams are shown with in depth explanations.
There are usually about 4 diagrams per page with a paragraph explaining each one. The explanations are precise and cumulative. The variations shown leave the reader with no unanswered questions and the feeling of confidence in the concepts learned.
Some concepts covered:
-How to keep from over concentrating your stones (choosing correct joseki/not following jostling blindly)
-Defending in sente
-When to kick and how to attack a kicked stone
-When giving away a ponnuki is okay.
-Correct/solid moves (professional moves aren't about crazy ideas, but solid fundamentals)
-Peeps and asking moves
-Light play/sabaki techniques
-Why double wing from 4-4 is bad
I would say this book is for 8k-4D players. Very easy to understand, but difficult to apply if you are lacking in other areas already.
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Where you can buy it ($4.50)
http://www.slateandshell.com/SSGR002.html
