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American Pastimes: The Very Best Of Red Smith: A Library Of America Special Publication
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Spanning Nearly Fifty Years And Featuring Hardtofind Pieces, This Anthology Collects The Most Essential Writings On American Baseball, Boxing, And More, From The Pulitzer Prizewinning Sports Journalistwalter Wellesley Red Smith Was The Most Widely Read Sports Writer Of The Last Century And The First To Win The Pulitzer Prize For Commentary. From The 1940S To The 1980S, His Nationally Syndicated Columns For The New York Herald Tribune And Later For The New York Times Traversed The World Of Sports With Literary Panache And Wry Humor. Ive Always Had The Notion, Smith Once Said, That People Go To Spectator Sports To Have Fun And Then They Grab The Paper To Read About It And Have Fun Again. Now, Writer And Editor (And Inventor Of Rotisserie League Baseball) Daniel Okrent Presents The Best Of Smiths Inimitable Columnsminiature Masterpieces That Remain The Gold Standard In Sports Writing.Here Are Smiths Indelible Profiles Of Sports Luminaries, Which Show His Gift For Distilling A Careers Essence In A Single Column. Unforgettable Accounts Of Historic Occasionsbobby Thompsons Shot Heard Round The World, Don Larsens Perfect Game In The 1956 World Series, The First Alifrazier Fightare Joined By More Offbeat Stories That Display Smiths Unmistakable Wit, Intelligence, And Breadth Of Feeling. Here, Too, Are More Personal Glimpses Into Smiths Life And Work, Revealed In Stories About His Lifelong Passion For Fishing And In My Pressbox Memoirs, A 1975 Reminiscence For Esquire Collected Here For The First Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Pastimes: The Very Best of Red Smith'? A: The book is an anthology of essential writings on American sports, particularly baseball and boxing, by Pulitzer Prize-winning sports journalist Red Smith.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The anthology is edited by Daniel Okrent, showcasing the works of the renowned sports writer Walter Wellesley 'Red' Smith.
- Q: When was 'American Pastimes' published? A: The book was published on May 16, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 560 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'American Pastimes' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'American Pastimes: The Very Best of Red Smith'.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a literary and humorous writing style, with a focus on capturing the essence of sports events and personalities.
- Q: Are there personal insights from Red Smith included in the book? A: Yes, the anthology includes personal glimpses into Smith's life, including his passion for fishing and memoirs from his press box experiences.
- Q: What makes this collection significant? A: This collection is significant for its hard-to-find pieces and timeless columns that have set a gold standard in sports writing.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Sports enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in high-quality sports journalism would benefit from reading this book.