Heroes of the Negro Leagues (with free DVD: Only the Ball Was White) [Hardcover]

Jack Morelli (Author), Mark Chiarello (Illustrator), Monte Irvin (Introduction)

Book Description

First published as trading cards in 1990, these out-of-print watercolor images by award-winning artist Mark Chiarello are now collected for the first time in book form, along with incisive text by Jack Morelli and 39 brand-new images created especially for this book, including portraits of Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, and Jackie Robinson. The legendary Negro Leagues are regarded with reverence and awe, and play a vital role in black history. The publication of these cards marked the first time most of these players ever appeared on baseball cards.

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About the Author

Jack Morelli is an author, artist, and designer who lives in upstate NY.

Mark Chiarello has done freelance illustration for the National Basketball Association, Topps Inc., LucasFilm Ltd., Disney, DC Comics, and Universal Pictures. He has also received the comic book industry’s Eisner, Harvey, and Reuben awards. He is the author of The DC Comics Guide to Coloring and Lettering Comics (2004). A Yankee fan and watercolorist, he lives in Maplewood, NJ, with his wife and family.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Har/DVD edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810994348
• ISBN-13: 978-0810994348
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important and very interesting, October 23, 2007

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Susan Burmeister-Brown (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heroes of the Negro Leagues (with free DVD: Only the Ball Was White) (Hardcover)

This book preserves an important aspect in the history of baseball and in African American history, and it does so in a riveting way. A sincere and fascinating tribute -- and a handsome one, to boot.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating history with brilliant text and art, October 5, 2007

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Dorothy A. Hitt "Dorothy Hitt" (NW USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heroes of the Negro Leagues (with free DVD: Only the Ball Was White) (Hardcover)

If you have any interest in baseball, you'll definitely want to have this book! Created by very talented men, this is a book to keep.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, December 23, 2007

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This review is from: Heroes of the Negro Leagues (with free DVD: Only the Ball Was White) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for a young boy age 13 and I also have one myself. This book and DVD is an excellent, fun history lesson for a child or pre-teen to reference at his or her leasure. It's an easy read and a great reference for people of all ages who want to know more about the Negro Baseball Leagues! A must have!