Saturday, 3 May 2014

Significant History Of Baseball Books

By Eloise Hewitt


The literature on baseball is very colorful. It has been captured in numerous platforms including books, poetry, music, movies and photography. History of baseball books offer a unique perspective depending on the author. Each author has a different approach that is interesting to the reader. Such perspectives make reading insightful and interesting for historians and ordinary fans.

There is a different approach for each book depending on the area of focus. The themes explored include styles of play, incredible moments of triumph, contributions by individual players and such unique aspects. The contributions of coaches and other important players like referees is also documented.

The author and his interaction with the game determine how much the book is spiced. Players offer a different perspective compared to coaches and journalists. Some will focus on the growing roles of each stakeholder while others are interested in the personal lives of players and coaches.

Each book captures a particular theme that is important in the life of baseball. There are accounts of turnarounds by teams during important competitions or how individual players were pivotal in assisting a team through a game or season. The perspectives in each of these cases determine how sweet the story is told and the details captured about this game.

The game has experienced numerous changes since it was mainstreamed. It has acquired a central place in the lives of huge populations and plays a critical role in uniting populations toward common courses. Teams and individuals have used it in campaigns with a different twist for every season. Authors bring this out perfectly.

Wins for teams have resulted from unique motivations. This is what authors have been searching for. Fortunes for teams have changed and so have philosophies and styles of play. Others have ruled generations and created lasting brands. Authors seek to interrogate such trends.

The spectacle created by some books has attracted interest from movie producers. The focus is mainly on characters and how individual players have led the onslaught in major games. This has earned the authors and producers millions. The centrality of teams and players in defining a society remains a pet subject for writers.

Notable titles from this collection include Ball Four which was written in 1970 by Jim Bouton. It is a humorous look at personal life with very explicit content. The title is considered a pace setter in the industry since it opened the door for other tell-it-all titles.

Bill James wrote about the game in the 19th century while Lewis Michael wrote about the 20th century. Other titles include the Boys of Summer and Eight Men Out which were written by Roger Khan and Eliot Asinof in 1972 and 1965 respectively. They are considered masterpieces in this field.

There are online stores and dedicated libraries stocking these titles for interested readers. They are available at reasonable prices and formats determined by publishers and authors. The facts presented in each book depend on the approach by the author. Some have been written in a style that is unique and friendly for children to read.




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