| The Best American Sports Writing 1999 Edition Contributor(s): Ford, Richard (Author), Stout, Glenn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0395930561 ISBN-13: 9780395930564 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1999 Annotation: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford pulls together the finest sports writing of the past year, featuring contributions by such celebrated writers as David Remnick and David Halberstam. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Essays |
| Dewey: 814.608 |
| LCCN: 92648838 |
| Series: Best American Sports Writing |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.47" W x 8.53" (0.75 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1990's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Well established as the premier sports anthology, The Best American Sports Writing embraces the world of sports in all its drama, humanity, and excitement. This year's illustrious contributors join the ranks of such celebrated writers as George Plimpton, David Remnick, and David Halberstam. Their exceptional talent and experience continue the series' tradition of excellence, which prompted the Boston Globe to hail it as a venerable institution. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stout, Glenn: - GLENN STOUTis the author of Young Woman and the Seaand Fenway 1912.Stout, Glenn: - GLENN STOUT is a freelance writer, author, and editorial consultant and has served as series editor of The Best American Sports Writing since its inception. He is the author of Young Woman and the Sea and Fenway 1912, and has collaborated with Richard Johnson on Red Sox Century, Yankees Century, The Cubs and The Dodgers. Stout has lived in and around Boston for 20 years, and currently lives in Vermont. |