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Magic in the Air

The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk

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**"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett"The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.**The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can ... Read more

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**"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett"The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.**The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can
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Going the Distance

Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky

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The remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the making of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky.The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary in 2026. Rocky turns 50, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film’s creation, the factors that drove Sylvester Stallone to write and star in it, and its ... Read more

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The remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the making of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky.The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary in 2026. Rocky turns 50, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film’s creation, the factors that drove Sylvester Stallone to write and star in it, and its
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Fading Echoes

A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to the Fields ofHonor

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Now in paperback-a true story of hometown heroes.In a state that prides itself on hard-hitting gridiron epics, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was home to the greatest high school football rivalry: the Central Bucks West, captained by senior fullback/linebacker Bryan Buckley, versus the Central Bucks East, led by senior lineman Colby Umbrell.Bryan and Colby would meet each other as opponents on the game ... Read more

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Now in paperback-a true story of hometown heroes.In a state that prides itself on hard-hitting gridiron epics, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was home to the greatest high school football rivalry: the Central Bucks West, captained by senior fullback/linebacker Bryan Buckley, versus the Central Bucks East, led by senior lineman Colby Umbrell.Bryan and Colby would meet each other as opponents on the game
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Going the Distance

Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky

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A love letter to the city of Philadelphia, and the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky**.**The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary. Rocky turns fifty, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film's making, the factors that drove Sylvester ... Read more

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A love letter to the city of Philadelphia, and the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky**.**The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary. Rocky turns fifty, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film's making, the factors that drove Sylvester
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Magic in the Air

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“Narrator Landon Woodson’s clear diction, interested tone, and appropriate inflections enliven the biographical portraits of little-known and well-known athletes and others.” —AudioFileFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in ... Read more

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“Narrator Landon Woodson’s clear diction, interested tone, and appropriate inflections enliven the biographical portraits of little-known and well-known athletes and others.” —AudioFileFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in
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The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality

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**Includes a bonus episode from the podcast I Am Kobe.The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture—with never-before-heard interviews.**Kobe Bryant’s death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash, which also took the life of his daughter Gianna, unveiled the full breadth and depth of ... Read more

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**Includes a bonus episode from the podcast I Am Kobe.The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture—with never-before-heard interviews.**Kobe Bryant’s death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash, which also took the life of his daughter Gianna, unveiled the full breadth and depth of
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The Rise

Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality

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**"A compelling origin story of a time that really wasn't so long ago but through the lens of tragedy feels like forever. Kobe-ologists will devour this book, reveling in the anecdotes about his intensity & the engaging game recaps." — Associated Press"Every superhero needs an origin story." –Jeff Pearlman**The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture ... Read more

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**"A compelling origin story of a time that really wasn't so long ago but through the lens of tragedy feels like forever. Kobe-ologists will devour this book, reveling in the anecdotes about his intensity & the engaging game recaps." — Associated Press"Every superhero needs an origin story." –Jeff Pearlman**The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture
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From the Outside

My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love

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The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir.Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record ... Read more

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The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir.Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record
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Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s

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The New York Times bestselling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-revered—and dominant—dynasties.The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-revered—and dominant—dynasties.The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the
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Barkley

A Biography

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*A Good Morning America Buzz Book****A LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2022*The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture**He’s one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court, ... Read more

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*A Good Morning America Buzz Book****A LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2022*The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture**He’s one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court,
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American Story

A Lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

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“These are remarkable and poignant stories that need to be told.” —Ken BurnsMore than six million people watch Bob Dotson’s Emmy award-winning segment, American Story, on NBC’s Today Show. For the last four decades, Dotson has traveled the country searching out inspiring individuals who quietly perform everyday miracles. In the process, he has become the treasured cartographer of America’s heart ... Read more

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“These are remarkable and poignant stories that need to be told.” —Ken BurnsMore than six million people watch Bob Dotson’s Emmy award-winning segment, American Story, on NBC’s Today Show. For the last four decades, Dotson has traveled the country searching out inspiring individuals who quietly perform everyday miracles. In the process, he has become the treasured cartographer of America’s heart
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Golden Days

West's Lakers, Steph's Warriors, and the California Dreamers Who Reinvented Basketball

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The bestselling author of Dream Team tells the interconnected stories of the twenty-first-century Golden State Warriors and the early-1970s Los Angeles Lakers, two extraordinary teams playing in extraordinary times and linked by one extraordinary man: Jerry West.“Full of juicy anecdotes and wagging fun . . . [Jack] McCallum holds legitimate claim for being the greatest NBA writer of all time.”—The ... Read more

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The bestselling author of Dream Team tells the interconnected stories of the twenty-first-century Golden State Warriors and the early-1970s Los Angeles Lakers, two extraordinary teams playing in extraordinary times and linked by one extraordinary man: Jerry West.“Full of juicy anecdotes and wagging fun . . . [Jack] McCallum holds legitimate claim for being the greatest NBA writer of all time.”—The
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