George Plimpton PAPER LION 1966 Harper & Row, NY Early Printing HC/DJ [Hardcover] unknown [Hardcover] Unknown

Description

1966 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This early printing of George Plimpton’s groundbreaking work “Paper Lion” offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional football in the 1960s. Published in 1966, just a year after Plimpton’s daring experiment of joining the Detroit Lions as a 36-year-old amateur quarterback, this book captures the gritty reality of the NFL through the eyes of an outsider. Plimpton’s witty and insightful prose brings to life the intense physical and mental demands of the game, as well as the camaraderie and personalities of the players and coaches. As a pioneering work of participatory journalism, “Paper Lion” paved the way for future immersive reporting and has become a classic in the genre. This copy, with its well-preserved pages and secure binding, provides collectors and readers with an opportunity to experience Plimpton’s iconic work in its original form, complete with the charming wear and tear that speaks to its age and history.