The underground book that captured the essence of Titanic Thompson.   This is the book Hollywood has tried to block.    Based on the true-life adventures of Alvin Clarence Thomas, the man who created the character, "Titanic Thompson" and lived the secret life of America's  seminal golfer, gambler, hustler.    Now you can finally read the story of:      * His early years in Arkansas  * His explosion on the New York gambling/golfing  scene  * The match he always hoped for with Howard  Hughes  * His first love    What readers are saying:    "I really enjoyed this book.  This would make a great Movie." - M. Widener    "I found your book engrossing, fascinating,    eminently readable, very well written." - M. Bell    "Well written and very entertaining.  I was sorry  that it had to end, and I am looking forward    to the next one." - D. Horne    A high-quality, soft-cover book you'll be proud to have in your collection.