
Baseball Books
A Collector's Guide
Mike Shannon(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 17. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
257 pages
978-0-7864-3139-7 (ISBN)
Description
It is widely, and wrongly, assumed that books are never so valuable as when they lie unopened before us, waiting to be read. Good books bear multiple readings, and not merely because our memories fail us; the desire to repeat a good reading experience can be its own powerful motivation. And for bibliophiles, books can also be works of art, physical objects with an aesthetic value all their own.
This guide for the book-loving baseball fan is written by one of the most knowledgeable collectors in the country, author and editor Mike Shannon. Beginning with a history of baseball books and collecting, it also identifies the most sought-after titles and explains how to find them, what to pay, and how to maintain their condition.
This guide for the book-loving baseball fan is written by one of the most knowledgeable collectors in the country, author and editor Mike Shannon. Beginning with a history of baseball books and collecting, it also identifies the most sought-after titles and explains how to find them, what to pay, and how to maintain their condition.
Reviews / Votes
"Shannon clearly knows his subject"-ARBA; "covers what to collect, what to pay for them, how to take care of them, all with extensive lists"-The SABR Bulletin.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
glossary, appendices, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
424 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3139-7 (9780786431397)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mike Shannon is the co-founder and current editor-in-chief of Spitball magazine. The author of more than a dozen baseball books, he lives in Cincinnati.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. A Short History of Baseball Books
2. Which Baseball Books to Collect
3. Where to Find Baseball Books
4. How to Care for Your Collection of Baseball Books
5. How Much to Pay for Baseball Books
Price Guide
Glossary
Appendix A: Baseball Book Awards
Appendix B: Interview with Willis Monie
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. A Short History of Baseball Books
2. Which Baseball Books to Collect
3. Where to Find Baseball Books
4. How to Care for Your Collection of Baseball Books
5. How Much to Pay for Baseball Books
Price Guide
Glossary
Appendix A: Baseball Book Awards
Appendix B: Interview with Willis Monie
Bibliography
Index