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The Best of Plimpton

George Plimpton

4/5 ( ratings)

Featuring such classic pieces as "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch" and "The Plimpton Small-Ball Theory of Sports Writing"--the smaller the ball the better the writing--this is a rich mix of profiles, essays, and articles from a most talented and unique American literary personality. Photographs.

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press

Release: January 19, 1994

ISBN: 0871135035

ISBN 13: 9780871135032

The Best of Plimpton

George Plimpton

4/5 ( ratings)

Featuring such classic pieces as "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch" and "The Plimpton Small-Ball Theory of Sports Writing"--the smaller the ball the better the writing--this is a rich mix of profiles, essays, and articles from a most talented and unique American literary personality. Photographs.

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press

Release: January 19, 1994

ISBN: 0871135035

ISBN 13: 9780871135032

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