bmfc1 Old-Timey Member Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Foreword by Greg W. Prince:http://www.amazon.com/Tales-1962-York-Mets-Dugout/dp/1613210809/ref=sr_1_110?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326287616&sr=1-110
G-Fafif Old-Timey Member Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Re-release of 2004 title by new publisher, which is Janet Paskin's entertaining collection of anecdotes and interviews from the Mets' first year, spurred then by the 2003 Tigers challenging the Original record for futility (and failing -- suck on it, Detroit). I'm just the With New Foreword guy here.Worthwhile read on any level you choose.
batmagadanleadoff Old-Timey Member Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 This one was a terrific read. I'd especially recommend it with a Prince foreword. The 1st ed. (2004, hardcover only) must have had a very short shelf life, because by the time I had decided to obtain a copy, not long after its release, the book was already OOP. It took me a while to find a used copy in very good condition and at a reasonable price. Even today, many sellers are asking for close to $200.00 for a 1st. ed. in newish condition.Here's the companion book:Tales of must have been some sort of a franchise because I recall numerous Tales of (fill in the sports team and bench) appearing mid-decade.
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 When the Markusen book was originally mentioned here on the CPF, I posted that my name is mentioned on the Acknowledgement page and some of my memories are in the book.I also submitted some stories to Paskin, but don't know if any of them were included.Later
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Three original Mets honored at this banquet. Might be a good place to promote it.
G-Fafif Old-Timey Member Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 "Tales" is now available on Amazon, et al.
metirish Old-Timey Member Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 G-Fafif wrote:"Tales" is now available on Amazon, et al.did you even climb a mountain?, any Hemingway inspired nuggets you wish to share?, gotta work hard for the sale now.
G-Fafif Old-Timey Member Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 metirish wrote:G-Fafif wrote:"Tales" is now available on Amazon, et al.did you even climb a mountain?, any Hemingway inspired nuggets you wish to share?, gotta work hard for the sale now.I don't even own a Darth Vader mask, damn it.
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