American Sportswriters And Writers On Sport
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Author | : David Halberstam |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 824 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Capturing the century's greatest moments in every sport from basseball to chess, these authors (Red Smith, Tom Boswell, John Updike, Jim Murray, Norman Mailer, W.C. Heinz, Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Dick Schaap, David Remnick, Ring Lardner, Gay Talese, William Nack, Frank Deford, George Plimpton, Jon Krakauer) and their subjects (including Joe DiMaggio, Secretariat, Bobby Knight, and Muhammad Ali) reflect the rising societal importance of sports in this century, showing how sports have been shaped by such monumental events as war, the civil rights movement, and the changing economyomy.
Author | : Lee Congdon |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 2017-05-05 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1442277521 |
During the 1920s—the Golden Age of sports—sports writers gained their own recognition while covering such athletes as Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones, Jack Dempsey, and Red Grange. The top journalists of the era were the primary means by which fans learned about their favorite teams and athletes, and their popularity and importance in the sports world continued for decades. Legendary Sports Writers of the Golden Age: Grantland Rice, Red Smith, Shirley Povich, and W. C. Heinz details the lives and careers of four sports-writing greats and the iconic athletes and events they covered. Although these writers established themselves during the 1920s, their careers extended well into the decades that followed. They reported on Jesse Owens, Joe Louis, Sandy Koufax, Arnold Palmer, and many other stars from the 1920s and beyond. Lee Congdon examines not only the lives and careers of Rice, Smith, Povich, and Heinz, but the distinctive writing style that each of them developed. Taken together, these four writers lifted sports reporting to heights that it is unlikely to reach again. This book brings to life the greatest era in sports history, as seen through the eyes of four legendary sports writers. Sports fans, historians, and those interested in sports journalism will all find this a fascinating and informative look at a time when the sports world was at its peak.
Author | : Richard Orodenker |
Publisher | : Dictionary of Literary Biograp |
Total Pages | : 460 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
Focuses on nineteenth-century sportswriters and certain writers born after 1930. Discusses the styles of sportswriting employed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Includes information on twentieth-century authors who crossed over from "serious" literature to sportswriting, as well as the history of sportswriting.
Author | : Jackie MacMullan |
Publisher | : Mariner Books |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2019-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1328507858 |
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curates a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits among all these diverse styles, voices, and stories are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing, and the pure passion they tap into that can only come from sports.
Author | : Glenn Stout |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 367 |
Release | : 2020-11-03 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0358181836 |
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year. For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curate a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits among all these diverse styles, voices, and stories are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing, and the pure passion they tap into that can only come from sports.
Author | : Glenn Stout |
Publisher | : Triumph Books |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2021-10-05 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1641257091 |
A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Glenn Stout, founding editor of the Best American Sports Writing, has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.
Author | : Glenn Stout |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0544340051 |
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year.
Author | : Jackie MacMullan |
Publisher | : Mariner Books |
Total Pages | : 367 |
Release | : 2020-11-03 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : 035819699X |
For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has been a showcase for the most exceptional sports journalism of the previous year, selected by an acclaimed guest editor. Represented in this year's collection are giants in the field as well as up-and-coming writers to watch--the only shared traits among the diverse styles and voices are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing and the pure passion they tap into.
Author | : George Plimpton |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : American literature |
ISBN | : 9780393030402 |
A collection of short stories and other writings centering around sports for each season.
Author | : Dave Zirin |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 2011-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1458786986 |
In Whats My Name, Fool? sports writer Dave Zirin shows how sports express the worst - and at times the most creative, exciting, and political - features of our society. Zirins sharp and insightful commentary on the personalities, politics, and history of American sports is unlike any sports writing being done today. Zirin explores how NBA brawls highlight tensions beyond the arena, how the bold stances taken by sports unions can chart a path for the entire labor movement, and the unexplored political stirrings of a new generation of athletes who are no longer content to just ''play one game at a time.'' Whats My Name, Fool? draws on original interviews with former heavyweight champ George Foreman, Olympic athlete John Carlos, NBA player and anti-death penalty activist Etan Thomas, antiwar womens college hoopster Toni Smith, Olympic Project for Human Rights leader Lee Evans and many others. It also unearths a history of athletes ranging from Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King, who charted a new course through their athletic ability and their outspoken views.