Hogan Mystique [Hardcover]

Jules Alexander (Author), Martin Davis (Editor), Ken Venturi (Photographer), Dave Anderson (Photographer), Ben Crenshaw (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1994

An album of collector quality photographs of an intensively private athlete playing at his prime.

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Arguably, Ben Hogan was the most technically precise striker ever to hit a golf ball. Revered and feared throughout a marvelous career, he was his sport's most complexly dark personality, as well. This opulent coffee-table homage to the "Wee Ice Mon" combines the Spartan imagery of Alexander's photographs with a trio of perceptive essays by Dave Anderson, Ben Crenshaw, and Dan Jenkins to capture Hogan's rare, imperial essence and the powerful authority of his game with majesty, but without fawning. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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No one executed a shot with more force or authority than Ben Hogan," begins Ben Crenshaw's vivid recollection. Hogan won all of golf's major tournaments--the Masters, the British Open, the PGA Championship, and a record five U.S. Opens--and his golf swing became the model for generations of golf aficionados.

The unmatched scenes in this rare, elegant archive portray every aspect of Hogan's game, from his signature white linen cap to his Maxwell shoes from England (custom-made with an extra spike), along with thrilling close-ups of some of Hogan's most memorable shots. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: American Geological Institute; First edition. edition (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188014185X
• ISBN-13: 978-1880141854
• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,132,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( H ) > Hogan, Ben

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be sure to understand what you are getting, April 25, 2000

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This review is from: The Hogan Mystique (Hardcover)

Whether you find this book worth the money will depend on whether you think Ben Hogan was the God of Golf (or at least one member of the Trinity). It is a large-format book, and the quality of the photographs (all black-and white) is excellent. I believe they were all taken on the same day, when Hogan allowed Jules Alexander to accompany him. They pretty much just show Hogan at work on the course, and they do capture who he was. The accompanying comments and essays are interesting, but the photographs are the stars of the book. Just make sure you realize that you are getting a series of photographs taken on one day -- this isn't a retrospective of Hogan's career, and there are no swing sequences or anything like that. If you are a Hogan worshipper, however, this book is a must.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have work for the Hogan fan, August 3, 1998

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This book is appropriately titled. The photos are truly classic and do a wonderful job of portraying the on-course Hogan, particularly his steely focus and gorgeous swing. The accompanying text is solid. I most enjoyed Ken Venturi's comments which accompanied the photos, as well as Dan Jenkin's recounting of the man behind the mystique. I was somewhat disappointed that the photos are all from the late 50s, mostly from the same tournament. Yet, this is only a minor issue. Every true Hogan fan should add this work to his or her collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hogan Mystique, September 20, 2010

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This is a good addition to any Hogan collection. This is not just a coffee table book. It has some excellent photographs of Hogan's swing along with his philosophy for golf as well as for life. Ben Hogan stands as one of the greatest athletes of all time. The Hogan Mystique gives an excellent account of one man's desire to be an all-time, world-class athlete of the highest order with a life lived out with the highest ethics both personally and professionally.