Park Life is a magical and romantic look at one of Chicago's greatest legacies¾the enduring fans of the Chicago White Sox
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"...A loving portrait...of the old Sox ballpark [and]...the fans Bill Veeck celebrated. It brings back poignant memories." -- Studs Terkel
"...I looked at the photos in this book - I swear, I heard them whisper, 'Take yourself out to a ballgame.'" -- Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune
"...It truly was a magical year. [That] connection between players and...fans...is hard to find in modern day baseball." -- Eric Soderhom, third baseman, 1977 Chicago White Sox
"...The unblinking eye of...Elliott's camera has frozen in time the [fan's] faces...and the scene of the 1977 enjoyment." -- George F. Will
"...[A] heartfelt tribute to the Southside faithful. Park Life...should be on every Sox fan's bookshelf." -- Art Berke, VP, Sports Illustrated
"Peter Elliott's book is a treasured gift to the City of Chicago and baseball fans everywhere." -- Chicago Major Richard M. Daley
"The focus isn't on the ballplayer [or]...ballpark, but on the most...overlooked, ...underestimated heroes of our game-the fans." -- Chip Carey, Cubs Broadcaster, WGN
"...I looked at the photos in this book - I swear, I heard them whisper, 'Take yourself out to a ballgame.'" -- Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune
"...It truly was a magical year. [That] connection between players and...fans...is hard to find in modern day baseball." -- Eric Soderhom, third baseman, 1977 Chicago White Sox
"...The unblinking eye of...Elliott's camera has frozen in time the [fan's] faces...and the scene of the 1977 enjoyment." -- George F. Will
"...[A] heartfelt tribute to the Southside faithful. Park Life...should be on every Sox fan's bookshelf." -- Art Berke, VP, Sports Illustrated
"Peter Elliott's book is a treasured gift to the City of Chicago and baseball fans everywhere." -- Chicago Major Richard M. Daley
"The focus isn't on the ballplayer [or]...ballpark, but on the most...overlooked, ...underestimated heroes of our game-the fans." -- Chip Carey, Cubs Broadcaster, WGN
From the Back Cover
Chicago photojournalist Peter Elliott brings to life the rhythms and character of this revered stadium during 1977¾one of its most celebrated seasons. Elliott's recent discovery of negatives lost for 23 years proudly displays the earthy, forgotten life of old-time Chicago baseball before the advent of corporate sky-boxes and gourmet hot dogs. His refined style demonstrates both the lush eye of youthful talent and the singular drive that brought him back to Comiskey Park over and over again during that strange and captivating time known as "the summer of the Chicago Hit Men." The old park never looked so good. And its reappearance through the artistry of Peter Elliott permits it to live again in the hearts of life-long fans and everyone who loves baseball. An engaging narrative accompanies the photographs and catalogues the history and foibles of park, team, and fans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Time machine,
By A Customer
This review is from: Park Life: The Summer of 1977 at Comiskey Park (Hardcover)
As a lifelong Sox fan it was a real treat to open this book and be swept back in time to old Comiskey Park. Looking at the pictures gave me a chance to appreciate and enjoy what I never had paid much attention to at the the time- other fans around me. The place was a dump and we all loved it anyway. With such great detail in the photos I felt right away like my godfather and I were watching one more game together. Thanks for the book Mr. Elliott, for me it's a memory album.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you were there...,
By "jimdower" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Park Life: The Summer of 1977 at Comiskey Park (Hardcover)
...your jaw will hit the floor upon opening this book, as mine did. Peter Elliott's photos capture the weathered, hard edged beauty that Comiskey Park and it's fans used to be. A photo book that focuses entirely on the old park and it's fans, this is a must have for any White Sox fan. 5 stars aren't enough to express how incredible this book is.
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I think I'm in this book,
This review is from: Park Life: The Summer of 1977 at Comiskey Park (Hardcover)
I loved it especially looking at what most of the men wore to games back then. You don't see too many sport jacket, buttoned down shirts or dress hats anymore. This is what the players saw in the stands and it is as much
history as the box scores and the records that were set. I was just amazed that the kid looking through the doors looks alot like me and I do recall going to an afternoon game on a Saturday with my brother in 1977. Al I can say is that the memories come flooding back whenever I look at that book. Go Sox, I think Zisk just hit another homer.
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