Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! [Hardcover]

Elissa Stein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 2004

We've got spirit. Yes we do!
And that's not all they've got. How about those pleated skirts. Those matching sweaters. The pom-poms, megaphones, and spirit sticks -- cheerleaders really do have it all. And here to prove it is Cheerleader, a peppy tribute to the glory and pageantry of cheerleading. Positively packed with all things cheer-related, Cheerleader harks back to the days when entire communities swarmed the stands to witness the game-day spectacle with cheerleaders at the forefront -- pinnacles of perk and poise. Featuring over 100 vintage images, chapters on cheerleading's history, fashion, and cult status, and sections on boy cheerleaders, mascots, and majorettes, this colorful compendium shows that school spirit will always be at the height of fashion. Ready? Okay!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Elissa Stein is a writer, illustrator, and graphic designer of several offbeat books. It remains a mystery why Elissa never made the cheerleading squad -- but she did make the kickline (which she likes to believe is practically the same thing). She lives in New York City with her family.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition edition (July 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811841278
• ISBN-13: 978-0811841276
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elissa Stein is multi-published author, whose work includes visual histories of iconic pop culture (2 of which were featured in "Entertainment Weekly's Must Have List), NYC adventures with kids, and interactive thank you notes. In addition to writing, she runs her own graphic design business. To balance the above, she practices yoga, knits with enthusiasm, and collects vintage coats and Hawaiian bark cloth dresses. She lives in New York City with her husband Jon and their children, Izzy and Jack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High school memories, October 2, 2004

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Trina Robbins "writer and reader" (Cool Grey City of Love) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! (Hardcover)

I loved this book! The great illustrations brought back memories of freezing at the big game, yelling myself hoarse when our team made the goal, and thoroughly enjoying myself. It's a must to take to your reunion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos! Great fun!, October 12, 2004

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db, nyc (nyc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! (Hardcover)

The photographs are amazing. The content is witty and well researched. A great gift for anyone who was a cheerleader--or for those of us who just looked on from the bleachers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! by Elissa Stein, September 30, 2004

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Kristine Woodward (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! (Hardcover)

I had to pick up this book! Immediately attracted to the vintage photographs depicting decades of cheerleading chic, Stein's witty compilation of the history and the enthusiasm of the "pom-pom" people had me cheering on the sideline. Elissa Stein does not hold back on this all inclusive, colorful compilation of everything you did not know there was to know about cheerleaders. I give this book five rah- rah-rah's!!!