
Comic Book Story of Baseball
The Heroes, Hustlers, and History-making Swings (and Misses) of America's National Pastime
Ten Speed Press
Will be published approx. on 8. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-399-57894-6 (ISBN)
Description
A graphic novel-style history of baseball, providing an illustrated look at the major games, players, and rule changes that shaped the sport.
This graphic novel steps up to the plate and covers all the bases in illustrating the origin of America's national pastime, presenting a complete look at the beginnings (both real and legendary), developments, triumphs, and tragedies of baseball. It also breaks down the cultural impact and significance of the sport both in America and overseas (including Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic), from the early days of America to the flying W outside Wrigley Field in 2016.
Featuring members of Baseball's Hall of Fame and modern day stand-outs-including Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, the 1930s New York Yankees, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, and more-The Comic Book Story of Baseball spotlights the players, teams, games, and moments that built the sport's legacy and ensured its popularity.
This graphic novel steps up to the plate and covers all the bases in illustrating the origin of America's national pastime, presenting a complete look at the beginnings (both real and legendary), developments, triumphs, and tragedies of baseball. It also breaks down the cultural impact and significance of the sport both in America and overseas (including Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic), from the early days of America to the flying W outside Wrigley Field in 2016.
Featuring members of Baseball's Hall of Fame and modern day stand-outs-including Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, the 1930s New York Yankees, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, and more-The Comic Book Story of Baseball spotlights the players, teams, games, and moments that built the sport's legacy and ensured its popularity.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Illustrations
Fully Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
529 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-399-57894-6 (9780399578946)
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Additional editions

Alex Irvine
The Comic Book Story of Baseball
The Heroes, Hustlers, and History-Making Swings (and Misses) of America's National Pastime
E-Book
05/2018
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
€5.49
Available for download
Persons
Alex Irvine, Art by Tomm Coker and C. P. Smith