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The Minority Quarterback. And Other Lives in Sports.
Ira Berkow
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Description for The Minority Quarterback. And Other Lives in Sports.
Hardback. Ira Berkow has a clear understanding of the games he reports, and he also has a sharp eye for the lives of the players, an appreciation of the larger social context and an affinity for the well-turned phrase. This book contains 38 examples of his craft. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 653.
An abundant collection of stories from the pages of the New York Times that transcend what we know as sportswriting. Mr. Berkow has a clear understanding of the games he reports, but he also has a sharp eye for the lives of the players, an appreciation of the larger social context, and—not least—an affinity for the well-turned phrase. Ira Berkow is among the best—a Sondheim of the sports page. —George F. Will. I follow Ira Berkow in the Times with unfailing interest. —Saul Bellow. If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him. —Mike Royko.
An abundant collection of stories from the pages of the New York Times that transcend what we know as sportswriting. Mr. Berkow has a clear understanding of the games he reports, but he also has a sharp eye for the lives of the players, an appreciation of the larger social context, and—not least—an affinity for the well-turned phrase. Ira Berkow is among the best—a Sondheim of the sports page. —George F. Will. I follow Ira Berkow in the Times with unfailing interest. —Saul Bellow. If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him. —Mike Royko.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781566634229
SKU
V9781566634229
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About Ira Berkow
Pulitzer prize-winning author Ira Berkow has written sports and occasional features for the New York Times for more than twenty years. Among his other books are To the Hoop, Hank Greenberg, and Red: A Biography of Red Smith. He lives on Manhattan's East Side.
Reviews for The Minority Quarterback. And Other Lives in Sports.
Sports at its best is a kind of music, and sports writing is a kind of libretto. Ira Berkow is among the best—a Sondheim of the sports page.
George F. Will, syndicated columnist for The Washington Post If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him.
Mike Royko Ira Berkow is simply one of ... Read more
George F. Will, syndicated columnist for The Washington Post If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him.
Mike Royko Ira Berkow is simply one of ... Read more