Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

[JLange]

Just got my copy. Spectacular! The photos are extraordinary, and the research and composition are next level. Very happy to add this must-have book to my hobby reference library!

[T206Jim]

I am always intrigued by which images viewers are drawn to, which are your favorites in the book?

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

I am always intrigued by which images viewers are drawn to, which are your favorites in the book?

So many to choose from it's hard to pick one but the Jones, Cobb, Crawford shot in Pittsburgh for the 09 series is a favorite. I was the under bidder on that one, glad it went to a good home.

[BeanTown]

Just Got the 100/100 Edition which will remain in the box untouched! One book to use and one book to collect!

[LEHR]

Copy #67 arrived last Friday. I'm blown away by the quality of this book, both in content as well as print quality. I probably spent four hours going through it this weekend. As a vintage photo collector myself, this was money well spent.

[D. Bergin]

Got mine today. Fantastic!

Props to whoever the printer was. I've got bookcases and bookcases of books, and I'm not sure I've seen one as nicely produced as this one.

Love the choice to go with the thicker satin finish on the pages. Really makes those older photos pop, like I haven't quite seen before.

Thanks for what must have been an extremely challenging (and expensive) undertaking.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Got mine today. Fantastic!

Props to whoever the printer was. I've got bookcases and bookcases of books, and I'm not sure I've seen one as nicely produced as this one.

Love the choice to go with the thicker satin finish on the pages. Really makes those older photos pop, like I haven't quite seen before.

Thanks for what must have been an extremely challenging (and expensive) undertaking.

I think, in the hobby, it's called a labor of love. One of the most well done books I have seen in the hobby. It reminds me of the OJ book...

I received mine several days ago.
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[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

I am always intrigued by which images viewers are drawn to, which are your favorites in the book?

I'm only 100 pages in so far (want to savor it), but my favorites so far are the image of Babe Ruth pitching in 1915 (Underwood & Underwood), Mike Gonzalez (Conlon), Tris Speaker sliding into Frank "Home Run" Baker, Taylor Smith (what an incredibly clear image), Javan Emory, Jack Coombs, Frank "Home Run" Baker photo with masking intact, and the Charles Bender picture in in the intro.

I had never seen any of those images before.

What a treasure this book is.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

I am always intrigued by which images viewers are drawn to, which are your favorites in the book?

Jim - The 1914 Babe Ruth glass plate negative pitching pose left me speechless - I’ve never seen that image. I thought I’ve seen every Matty image, but your book has several Christy illustrations that were “firsts” for me. Finally, Henry Yee’s Babe Ruth 1920 spring training inaugural Yankees “in uniform” photo belongs in Cooperstown! So many other world-class photos, but these stuck out the most for me. Thanks so much for putting this work of art together for us collectors.

Sincerely,
Joe

[T206Jim]

I am humbled by the reviews on here and by this review which was just released by Sports Collectors Daily:

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...ph-collecting/

[ldrunner27]

Just got mine in the mail and it is impressive to say the least.

[T206Jim]

In case any DFW area Net54 members are interested, I am giving a book talk and holding a book signing for the DFW SABR chapter this Thursday, June 22nd at the 421 Club in Globe Life Field in Arlington. I'd be be glad to see you and sign a book for you.

For any other Net54 member who can't make it, I'd be glad to sign one for you if want to reach out to me and order a copy on my website: https://chapmandeadballcollection.com/

[T206Jim]

I am pleased to announce that I will at the National to sell and sign copies of Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era . I will be set up at the Love of the Game booth. Copies will also be available at the RMY Auctions booth.

I anticipate giving a book talk at the National as well, with details to follow.

In the meantime, any orders placed on my website by this Friday will be shipped prior to the National.

https://chapmandeadballcollection.com/

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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