Friday, April 25, 2014

Interesting 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.

Each title offers a unique perspective to the game and focuses on a different area. Special focus defines a book with such subjects as moments of triumph for underrated teams, the contributions by individuals in raising standards of a team and unique styles of play among others. The roles of other stakeholders like coaches and referees have been brought to the fore.

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.

There are different aspects of baseball that are away from the public eye. These are the areas that interest authors as they seek to reveal scenes beyond public glare. They include the motivation of individual players that make a game or season more successful. Such approaches make the story more interesting to read and unique to fans.

Historians have attempted to capture the development of this game over the years. They trace its rise from a regional game to a national attraction. Others seek to tell the central role it plays in uniting the nation behind a particular course. These stories are told by people who have studied the trends over the years with keen interest.

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.

Some books have been turned into movies because of their perfect representation of characters. These movies have gone on to win awards and sell millions of dollars. Most successful movies focus on teams, players and their central role in changing the society.

Writers who have produced incredible works include Jim Bouton who wrote Ball Four in 1970. It opened the way for others to tell personal tales about back stage exploits. The book is humorous and exciting to fans and readers alike.

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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