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The Glory of Titletown: The Classic Green Bay Packers Photography of Vernon Biever

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Far and away the best book of its kind. This book is put together on quality paper with large, wonderful photographs, many of which I had never seen. Each photograph is accompanied on the facing page by never-before-published (often quite funny) recollections of Green Bay players past and present. Obviously, the editor put this book together as a work of love for the subject matter. A unique book, and one of the best Packer books ever published.

The photographs are a delicious reminder of not just the glory days of Titletown, but also the golden days of football, before television got it by the throat. The text is brilliantly supportive of these extraordinary photos, and the editor has artfully woven the elements to tell the story of the glory. Packer fans and all the others should treat themselves to this sophisticated, inspirational tribute to the Big Game.

This unique photo album is like candy for your eyes. A true centerpiece for my collection.

Vernon Biever is one of sport's greatest photographers. His coverage of the Green Bay Packers throughout much of the team's history reveals the work of a master of his art. All fans of sports photography should find this collection inspiring. However the book offers far too few photographs to be a true retrospective tribute to Biever's work. Most are black and white, undoubtedly reflecting the medium in which they were shot. Some also are unfocused, indicating poor or sloppy reproduction or camera work. This seriously detracts from the quality of the book. As the book is arranged on a time continuum, and with the blurred images coming later in the book, it appears as if Biever's work began to suffer in later years. One would doubt this is the intention of the editor or the publisher. But it does detract from the quality of the book and is not worthy of Biever's reputation. Perhaps this can be corrected in future editions.