Chapman Deadball Collection
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Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era Rediscovering the Early Lensmen and Their Indelible Images That Brought the Game From the Field to the FansBy Jim Chapman WINNER 2024 SABR LARRY RITTER BOOK AWARD FINALIST 2023 CASEY AWARD Purchase Signed First Edition - $85 Signed First Edition cloth hardcover in dust jacket - coffee table book size.Domestic Priority Mail shipping is $10, please contact us for an international shipping quote. PURCHASE EBOOK EDITION - $19 The eBook will be instantly downloaded via a WeTransfer link. You will need an eReader such as Apple Books or Adobe Digital Editions to view the book PREVIEW ON GOOGLE BOOKS Approximately 20% of the book is available for preview on the Google Books link above Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era wins 2024 SABR Larry Ritter Book Award! "A treasure trove of baseball photographs from the first two decades of the Twentieth Century, Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era is not only a visually stunning coffee table book; it is a heavyweight history of the game's first photographers and the images they captured and serves as a definitive reference guide for researchers and collectors." - Doug Skipper, chairman of the Larry Ritter Book Award Committee READ THE 2024 SABR LARRY RITTER BOOK AWARD ANNOUNCMENT Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era wins second place for the 2023 CASEY Award recognizing the best baseball books of the year! "Jim Chapman has gifted baseball fans a lovely, lavish, and treasured tome: he's opened up his passion for Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, an endlessly fascinating, scrupulously detailed, and utterly unique treatment of the ultimate collection of our favorite game, and his beautifully produced book is a worthy finalist for this year's CASEY Award." - Mark Schraf, presenter at the CASEY Awards "This is the book. I've been studying the 1900-1915 era since I was 10 years old and Chapman's huge, extraordinary, overflowing book has given me as much joy and insight as anything I've seen in all that time. BUY IT." - Keith Olbermann, former sportscaster for ESPN ABOUT THE BOOKSEE INSIDE THE BOOKREAD THE BOOK REVIEW - SPORTS COLLECTORS DAILYCUSTOMER REVIEWSABOUT THE AUTHOR https://youtu.be/5T4VPz1X5rk Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow the Collection on the above social media channels."Chapman brings it all together in this definitive edition on Deadball Era photography that is unmatched in depth and scope." Henry Yee, Principal Authenticator, PSA Photo Authentication Services and author of the Foreword to the book"Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era is a key that unlocks the world of photography. This book is for collectors and those intrigued by the work of overlooked photographers or moved by the enigmatic power of an image." Paul Reiferson, noted collector and connoisseur whose objects have been exhibited in over 30 museums and who shares his passion for photography through writings and lectures Purchase Signed First Edition - $85 Facebook Twitter Reddit Share this page on the Social Media channels above.
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Kumera
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About Chapman Deadball Collection
The Chapman Deadball Collection is a treasured repository dedicated to the rich history of baseball during the Deadball Era. Based in Waxahachie, Texas, this brand specializes in showcasing an extensive array of visual memorabilia that captures the spirit of early 20th-century baseball. Their collections include rare photographs, real photo postcards, and glass negatives featuring iconic players such as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Christy Mathewson, as well as famous ballparks.
The collection stands out with unique offerings, including signed photographs of the 1911 New York Giants and memorabilia from historic events like the 1913-1914 World Tour. In addition to physical items, the collection also provides a well-received book titled "Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era," which has won the prestigious 2024 SABR Larry Ritter Book Award. With a commitment to preserving and sharing the legacy of baseball's early days, the Chapman Deadball Collection invites enthusiasts and collectors alike to explore the fascinating world of vintage baseball imagery.
