Magic's Touch

Johnson, Earvin Magic, Johnson, Roy S.

ISBN 10: 0201517949 / ISBN 13: 9780201517941

Published by Da Capo Press, 1989

Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # F27A-04639

Synopsis:

The basketball superstar reveals his thoughts while executing some of the most intricate and complicated plays in basketball and provides witty anecdotes about his family, coaches, teammates, and rivals

Reviews: Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1979-1980 season, Magic has become an NBA star, twice named most valuable player. Writing with Sports Illustrated editor Johnson, he presents a book that is less an autobiography than a guide to playing basketball. He does note, however, that growing up in a family of 10 children with a father who held two jobs simultaneously instilled in him the work ethic and discipline needed on the court. He makes the points that playing basketball is difficult, that defense, though hardly glamorous, is the key to the game, and that the impressive statistics of his performance are irrelevant if the team doesn't win. Aspiring players will find the book a trove of practical information, and those who are merely spectators will also be the wiser for it. Photos. 125,000 first printing; $125,000 ad/promo.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Magic's Touch
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included