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The Comic Book Story of Baseball by Alex Irvine

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The Comic Book Story of Baseball

The Heroes, Hustlers, and History-making Swings (and Misses) of America's National Pastime

Alex Irvine

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · May 8, 2018

Reading lane: Baseball & Softball

A graphic novel-style history of baseball, providing an illustrated look at the major games, players, and rule changes that shaped the sport.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Baseball, Drawn Out

A graphic history makes baseball’s players, turning points, and wider cultural reach vivid on the page.

Come here for

  • Major games, players, and rule changes in illustrated form
  • Baseball’s reach from America to Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic

Expect

  • A sweep from the sport’s beginnings to the 2016 Chicago Cubs
  • A focus on the moments and people behind baseball’s legacy

Book Details

Authors
Alex Irvine
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Published
May 8, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Baseball & Softball · Baseball History
Reading lane
Baseball & Softball

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Sports Manga

  • Comics & Graphic Novels / NonFiction

  • Baseball History

About This Book

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...

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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.

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