Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager and he hasnt put down a camera since. Leifer has published 16 books, 9 of which have been collections of his sports photographs. Longtime sports photographer neil leifer, probably best known for his years with sports illustrated, has periodically published collections of his excellent work. Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated and over 40 of his photographs have graced the cover of time magazine. This superb collection of 60s and 70s baseball images commemorates the. Neil leifer is one of the great sports photographers. Collectors edition limited to copies worldwide, numbered and sign. This superb collection of 60s and 70s baseball images commemorates the s. Portraits 2003 and than the ali vs in cleveland street, london obviously in the wrong seat, leifer said in a baseball.
Neils book has some of the greatest photos youll ever see, even if. Sports, his 1978 abrams book, is considered by many to be the quintessential sports photography book. His two most recent, ballet in the dirt and guts and glory both published by taschen, showcase the very best of leifers professional baseball and football photographs. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. It contains close to two hundred vivid sports images. Yogi berra this superb collection of 60s and 70s baseball images commemorates the sports finest moments via the lens of legendary sports photographer neil leifer. As someone who grew up and became a diehard pirate fan and baseball fan in the late 60s, this is great trip down memory lane for me. He has published 15 books, and was one of two principal photographers in taschens tribute to muhammad ali, goat greatest of all.
The golden age of baseball 2007 is a collection of leifers baseball photographs of the 1960s and 1970s, the golden age of baseball. Bush at baseball opener with manager frank robinson. Neils book has some of the greatest photos youll ever see, even if youve seen them before. This book is a gorgeous tribute to his baseball photographs with emphasis on the golden age of baseball from the 60s and early 70s. The golden age of baseball 2007 is a collection of leifers baseball photographs of the.
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