There are many good introductory books for the game of backgammon. The books listed below are all easy to find, not very expensive, and will give you more than just the rules of the game and basic strategy.The Backgammon Book
Oswald Jacoby & John R. Crawford
Written by two top players of the day, this book ushered in the backgammon craze of the 1970s. It is still an excellent all-round introduction to the game, with chapters on backgammon history, chouette play, settlements, etiquette, and information on how to run tournaments.
Backgammon for Blood!
Bruce Becker
This is one of the most popular books of the 1970s, and also one of the most controversial. Much of Becker's advice is considered off-base by today's standards, but his engaging, vigorous writing style draws you in. It's a fun read.
Backgammon, The Cruelest Game (The Art of Winning)
Barclay Cooke & Jon Bradshaw
Another fine introductory book from the 1970s. Cooke and Bradshaw lead you through everything you need to know to play a good game of backgammon. There's even a chapter on psychology.
The Amazing Book of Backgammon
Jon Termaine
This book is beautifully illustrated in colored diagrams on glossy paper. Tremaine takes you through all the basics of the game. The book includes a humorous section on methods of cheating.
Backgammon for Winners
Bill Robertie
A complete discussion of the basics of play with a modern perspective. This book, now in its third edition, takes you through several sample games. The advice is more accurate than many other books for beginner.
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