James D. Allen, one of the most influential people in C4 theory, has just published his book. You can order it at
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-CONNECT-FOUR-Strategy/dp/1402756216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255212575&sr=8-1
Connect-4 book published
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Connect-4 book published
James D. Allen, one of the most influential people in C4 theory, has just published his book. You can order it at
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-CONNECT-FOUR-Strategy/dp/1402756216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255212575&sr=8-1
J. Allen had solved the game in 1988 already. However, this new book seems to be exciting and maybe Connect Four will become more popular.
I'm pretty sure he made a prog. But it was the first perfect prog and he did have to know the game theory in order to make it. And I doubt the book will make c4 more popular, but one can hope. I think every c4 nerd should get a copy though, if for nothing other than collection's sake. As of yet it's only a *pre*order, and Amazon's estimated availability for shipping is July 23.