Phil Capelle's second book on pool, A Mind For Pool, was published in May, 1999.  The book is the most thorough book ever written on the mental side of pool.  In November, 2000, Play Your Best Straight Pool was next and in October, 2001 Play Your Best Nine Ball rolled off the press. They have each earned excellent reviews from the major pool publications and champion players.  Capelle on Nine Ball: Archer Versus Reyes is due out in October of 2002.

Phil Capelle's instructional column, Play Your Best Pool, has appeared in every issue of Pool & Billiard Magazine since May, 1996.  He also writes the feature instructional article for the magazine's annual instructional issue.  In 1998 and 1999, he was chosen by the readers as the best instructional writer.

Billiards Press has been very active in the billiard community.  Our activities include:  acting as a sponsor for several regional tours, donating books to tournaments, attending trade shows, advising various members of the billiard community and working to promote pool in a variety of ways.

The People of Billiards Press
Writing books and producing a web site requires the help of a number of talented people.  Paul Harris is responsible for the diagrams on the web site.  He has also diagrammed, laid out, and produced the cover art for my last three books.  I have been fortunate to work closely with Melinda Bailey, who is the primary designer of the site.  In addition, Mike Howerton has been instrumental in producing the web site.  Chris Donnelly, who has over 30 years of experience in the printing industry, has been very helpful in producing the books.  Paul Gray provides advice on marketing and other business related matters.  In addition to the people mentioned above there are several more who have assisted me at various stages of my projects. 

Web Site
We strongly believe that the internet is an incredible tool for promoting pool and for helping the serious pool player to improve their game.  Our web site has been designed to meet both of those objectives.  You, the reader, play a very important role in helping to make the site as fun and useful to you as possible.  We therefore invite you to write to us with your comments.