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Fenway : A Biography in Words and Pictures Hardcover – April 1, 1999

by Dan Shaughnessy (Author), grossfel (Author), Chris Coffin (Editor),

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A religious shrine or a giant pinball machine? A museum or an amusement park? The oldest ballpark in the major leagues, the last of the single-deck theaters, Fenway Park has inspired more lavish praise and outrageous comparison than any American sports arena in history. With its ominous Green Monster, the lone red seat that marks Ted Williams's record-setting longest home run, the hand-operated scoreboard at the base of the Wall, the fishbowl-style luxury "600 Club" with the press box perched high above, and the Hall of Fame faces, who could mistake Fenway Park for any other? Beautifully illustrated with Stan Grossfeld's prize-winning color photography, and written with an obvious love of the place, including interviews with an illustrious list of fans, players, coaches, and celebrities, FENWAY: A BIOGRAPHY IN WORDS AND PICTURES showcases the grand old park and memorializes it for generations of fans to come.

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144 pages
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English
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Houghton Mifflin (T)
Publication date

April 1, 1999
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8.5 x 0.31 x 10.86 inches
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0395945569
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978-0395945568
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A religious shrine or a giant pinball machine? Museum or amusement park? Historical or hysterical? These are just some of the puzzlers posed by Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaugnessy in this lovely homage to the second oldest, single most complex ballpark in the majors. The answers are debatable. What remains absolute are the images Boston's Fenway Park has burned into the imaginations of the faithful and the faithless since the day it opened, a short week after the Titanic sank.

Shaugnessy and photographer Stan Grossfeld combine to offer an often-spectacular visual tribute that looks both back in time and into the heart of all the park's odd nooks, crannies, shadows, and hiding places. They go inside the hand-operated scoreboard on the fabled Green Monster. There's even a lovely picture of a pastoral Fenway covered in snow. Shaughnessy's text--"When they raze Fenway, it'll be like cutting down an old tree. Count the rings. There's one for each celebration and heartache suffered by Red Sox fans"--is affectionate and quite personal. He adds to it with a series of short, lyrical reminiscences from those who've mused about the field-- David Halberstam, Bob Costas, Stephen King, and Doris Kearns Goodwin--and those who've played on it: Don Zimmer, Bucky Dent, Dennis Eckersley, and Carl Yastrzemski. Fittingly, Ted Williams pens the foreward. The result of the amalgamation is an altogether splendid celebration of a landmark about to be pushed by progress into memory. --Jeff Silverman

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"I love this book." -- Review

Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy bridges the spaces between the photos with knowledgeable commentary and myriad Fenway facts. For instance, the first ceremonial ball was tossed out by the grandfather of President John F. Kennedy. -- USA Today Baseball Weekly

A glossy, colorful, large-format album that celebrates the majors' oldest park (1912), the last of the single-tier stadiums. -- Associated Press

A last look at the cracker-box stadium of green stands and a giant green left-field wall that's housed some of the most exciting and heartbreaking moments in sports. -- CNN Interactive

A must read for the members of what Mr. Shaughnessy calls Red Sox Nation...Frankly, I loved the book. Although I'm not a Sawx fan, I love the history and tradition Fenway represents. -- The Washington Times

A well-done photographic tribute to one of the last classical ballparks...Dan Shaughnessy provides an elegant, knowledgeable main text. -- Cinncinati Enquirer

I love this book. -- Boston Magazine

In addition to Shaughnessy's recollections of the oldest (with Tiger Stadium) ballpark, there are contributions from Stephen King and Doris Kearns Goodwin, as well as former Fenway stars Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. -- Sports Illustrated

This book will etch a permanent place in history. -- Diehard: The Magazine for Red Sox Fans

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin (T); First Edition (April 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395945569
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395945568
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.31 x 10.86 inches

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Aric Goddard

If you want used when thinking it is new…this is the book for you

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 6, 2022

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We purchased with the impression the book was new. It arrived a little bent on edges, but I presumed it was from shipping. Once the recipient opened it, they opened the first page with a beautiful message to “daddy” from “Jim and sally”. Amazing they caught two balls at Fenway! I’m sad “daddy” donated the book, but I was hoping for a new one. I was refunded, but also expected to return the item? And pay for shipping? I don’t think so…

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voracious reader

But where do I pahk the cah?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 3, 2015

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I've never been to Fenway Park, but this book of gorgeous color shots made me feel I have. Not just for Red Sox fans, this book is for all that dig the old ballparks. Neat!

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Harold F. Brown

Fun to peruse but who choose the dust cover?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 26, 2008

I would love to know who choose that dust cover. There is the Green Monstah. Certainly an icon. Three icons played that wall in my lifetime. Two hall of famers Ted and Yaz,and a should be hall of famer Jim Rice, and pictured is a montreal expo.

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Sean M. Kelly

wonderful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2001

As the old addage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. For fans of baseball, there are a select few "classic" parks left that allow that saying to come to light. Yankee Stadium, replete with all of her splendor and majesty; "The Friendly Confines" of Wrigley Field, her bleacher bums, and the ivy; and, greatest of them all, Fenway Park, the oldest park in the majors left standing.
When one sees Fenway park for the first time, one is immediately taken with the GREEN that the park exudes- the well kept grass, the Green Monster, the green bleacher seats, the green of the luxury and broadcast seats behind home plate. One will also be drenched in the history of this grand park- Pesky's Pole, left field (where several of the greatest players of that position donned Red Sox uniforms from Duffy Lewis to Teddy Ballgame to Yaz, and Rice), the left field pole, where Carlton Fisk hit his miraculous home run in '75; the manually operated left field wall scoreboard, complete with the morse code on it stating then-owner Tom Yawkey's name... Fenway Park is a living, breathing archaelogical site.
Famed Boston Globe writer Dan Shaughnessy takes the reader of this book to each part of Fenway Park with remarkably clear and bright pictures, as well as choice anecdotes from former Sox greats like Ted Williams, Yaz, and the Eck, to other notables such as Jim Palmer, Stephen King, and Bob Costas.
It is the pictures, though, that dominate this great book, and what pictures they are. Focusing mainly on the fans, filled with joy, hope, anticipation, concern, angst, (and a Yankee fan giving us the middle finger) the book captures well what it is to be part of Red Sox Nation on any given day at the park. Add to it photos from outside the park on Yawkey Way, filled with vendors, street musicians, scalpers, etc..and those of the Sox themselves, and this book well encompasses a day at Fenway. The old photos of Williams, Ruth, the Royal Rooters, and "Honey Fitz" throwing the 1st pitch as opening day 1912, remind us to Fenway's rich and storied history, as well.
With the future of Fenway Park well in the balance, this book is all the more poignant and worth sitting down and studying. Whether you believe in "progress" or in saving Fenway Park,(I am among the latter) Shaughnessy's book offers the perfect snapshots to either remember Fenway by or to use in your arguments for saving her. Whatever may happen, Fenway Park is an American landmark, and "Fenway" helps to capture her in all her dignity.
As author David Halberstam said: "You go to Fenway and you think, 'Something wonderful's going to happen today.'"

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Michael Miller

Sweet!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 16, 2006

A very cool and nostalgic view of Fenway through words and pictures. The book was written when they thought Fenway park was going to be torn down. It still stands today but the writers wrote from their hearts since they thought they were saying their last goodbyes wich makes it a great read.

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Liam Esposito

Long Live the Green Monster

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 13, 2000

I really admire Dan Shaughnessy's loyalty to Fenway Park - the man has written about Fenway in ways that allow the reader to feel as though we can sense the majic and beauty of the Red Sox's home.
In this book, there are countless pictures and comments which truly capture the essence of Fenway. For those of us who have been to Fenway, this book is a wonderful trip down memory lane. For those who have not been to Fenway, this book will make you feel as if you'd already been there.
With a new ballpark being built for the Red Sox, it is unquestionably a good idea to have Dan Shaughnessy's book, so you can have a piece of the historical Fenway Park in your life.

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michael_fox@alum.mit.edu

Boston Sports History at its Best...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 1999

I found this book delightful. It has a wonderful ring of quality, history and pinache. There is a reason why Stan Grossfeld (the photographer for this book) won 2 Pulitzer Prizes for his past work. I highly recommend this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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BurkeHHI@aol.com

Dan and Stan pay a wonderful tribute to a great Boston Icon!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 1999

I have really enjoyed reading and viewing this tribute to a great place, Fenway Park. I first saw the Sox play there many, many years ago. This wonderful book brings back some warm memories. I have just ordered two more copies for my sons, who also have deep affection for Fenway. Thanks.

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Very good condition equals pages soaked with brown sticky something !

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5 or so pages were soaked though partially sticking them together, with some yucky brown something. Not good for 'very good condition' !!!

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