New York: Fireside / Simon & Shuster, 1988. Appears unread. Fine condition. No remainder mark. No owner's name or bookplate. Clean, square, tight. Flat, uncreased spine. 5.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Shannon pp. 160-165 [DIAMOND CLASSICS, ESSAYS ON 100 OF THE BEST BASEBALL BOOKS EVER PUBLISHED]: "The autobiographical story of a highly talented, bonus-baby pitcher who never reached his potential (i. e., the major leagues or even the high minors), A FALSE SPRING by Past Jordan is one of baseball literature's greatest masterpieces. Through the sheer brilliance of its writing, it takes a common experience, the failure of a can't-miss prospect, and makes of it a unique, touching, and unforgettable story." . First Printing of the First Paperback Ed. Trade Paperback. Original pictorial wraps/No dust jacket, as issued. 277pp. . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. First Printing of the First Paperback Ed.

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Title

A False Spring

Publisher

Fireside / Simon & Shuster, New York

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0671659944

ISBN 13

9780671659943

Binding

Paperback

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Original pictorial wraps

Dust Jacket Condition

No dust jacket, as issued

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The former Milwaukee Braves pitcher recounts his high-school and college successes, his three years in the minors, his self-centered, short-lived major league career, and his decision to leave it all behind

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Pat Jordan is the author of numerous books, including the memoir A Nice Tuesday, also available in a Bison Books edition. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, among other periodicals, and his work has been included in Best American Sports Writing, Best American Mystery Stories, Best American Essays, and the Norton Anthology of World Literature.

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