Spring Training The Unique American Story of Baseball’s Annual Season of Renewal
Language: English
Published by Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, 1989
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: First House Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.First House Books
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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Near Fine book block and case with slight rounding to corners and discoloration to top edge. The jacket is price clipped, lightly shelfworn, and slightly sun bleached at the head of the spine. Inscribed to fashion journalist and editor Grace Mirabella (1929–2021), dated the year of publication. Stated first edition/full number line. Black and white photo insert. viii + 197 pages. 5.75" x 8.5". New York Herald Tribune columnist and writing instructor William Zinsser (1922–2015) here combines his writing vocation with his personal baseball obsession. Following the Pittsburgh Pirates through spring training, Zinsser captures the energizing pre-season both from the perspective of fans and players. .
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- Title
- Spring Training The Unique American Story of Baseball’s Annual Season of Renewal
- Author
- William Zinsser
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers, New York
- Publication year
- 1989
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0060160594
- ISBN 13
- 9780060160593
- Edition
- First printing.
- Seller catalogs
- Americana, Association Copy, First Printing, Signed, Sports and Games
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Reviews
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Zinsser artfully shares the discoveries he made from immersing himself in last spring's Pittsburgh Pirates' training camp in Bradenton, Florida. What he notices most is the camp's instructional qualities--how the youthful Pirates' organization sees the preseason as a classroom, a place for experimenting and drill work. Profiles of players, scouts, umpires, and a renegade general manager are lively and fascinating. Zinsser's own craft, especially his moving interview with elderly Hall of Famer Edd Roush, contributes to the power of the book. With few exceptions, Zinsser observes that baseball spring training in Florida is a ritualistic, joyful experience. Highly recommended for all readers.
- Thomas J. Reigstad, SUNY Coll., Buffalo
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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