2 George Plimpton Books
George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American journalist, writer, literary editor, actor and occasional amateur sportsman. He is widely known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review. He was also famous for "participatory journalism" which included competing in professional sporting events, acting in a Western, performing a comedy act at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and playing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and then recording the experience from the point of view of an amateur.
“Norton Book Of Sports” ©️ 1992
First Edition
Plimpton's incredible compilation of the best sports writing ever.
When it comes to popularity, American enthusiasm for sports is right up there with mom and apple pie. From this long love affair with the games of men and boys―and, increasingly, women―has sprung a vast literature that moves across fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
473 pages
Book is in Excellent Condition. Pages are clean, white, no rips or tears, no writing. Missing dust jacket.
“Mad Ducks & Bears” ©️ 1973
Second Printing
George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classic books -- repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.
In Mad Ducks and Bears, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates -- Alex Karras ("Mad Ducks") and John Gordy ("Bears"), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success.
A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, Mad Ducks and Bears is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.
421 pages.
Book is in good/very good condition. Pages are in excellent condition very slight yellowing. No rips, tears, no writing. Missing dust jacket.
From an adult, non-smoking, climate controlled, home.