ISBN: 9780805098488 - Eight World Cups (23 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Blending witty travelogue with action on the field - and shady dealings in the back rooms - Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globetrotting account of the last eight World Cups, chronicling the United States team's slow, episodic rise while evidence of corruption grows in the sport's executive suites. Vecsey immerses himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, devoted fans, and passionate rivalries and gives us his up-close impressions of charismatic stars like Socrates, Maradona, Baggio, Zidane, and Klinsmann-plus Mia Hamm and the American champions of 1999. From his first exposure to the all-night street parties in Barcelona during the 1982 World Cup, Vecsey describes proud nations during their turns as hosts, right up to the roar of vuvuzelas in South Africa in 2010. He discovers that the game in the stadium is backed up by the game in the street, but the joy is sometimes undermined by those who style themselves its protectors, many of them eventually disgraced. With his characteristic sharp reporting and eye for detail, Vecsey brings this global event to vivid life, a perfect companion for fans in time for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.…

Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Condition: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have considerable notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Blending witty travelogue with action on the field - and shady dealings in the back rooms - Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globetrotting account of the last eight World Cups, chronicling the United States team's slow, episodic rise while evidence of corruption grows in the sport's executive suites. Vecsey immerses himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, devoted fans, and passionate rivalries and gives us his up-close impressions of charismatic stars like Socrates, Maradona, Baggio, Zidane, and Klinsmann-plus Mia Hamm and the American champions of 1999. From his first exposure to the all-night street parties in Barcelona during the 1982 World Cup, Vecsey describes proud nations during their turns as hosts, right up to the roar of vuvuzelas in South Africa in 2010. He discovers that the game in the stadium is backed up by the game in the street, but the joy is sometimes undermined by those who style themselves its protectors, many of them eventually disgraced. With his characteristic sharp reporting and eye for detail, Vecsey brings this global event to vivid life, a perfect companion for fans in time for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. hardcover A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in better than average cosmetic condition. The item is complete, and without major damage. It may have limited signs of use. Packed with care, shipped promptly.

Condition: Good. This is a used book. The item may contain former library stamps, markings, stickers, and sleeves. It may also contain minor marks, cuts, or bends. All pages, covers, and dust jackets are intact, if applicable. The cover art may be different than pictured. Books may contain minor underlining, highlighting, and notes. Access codes, CDs, and other bundled media may not be present or usable. Some books contain minor stains and/or discoloration from normal wear and tear.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 47010838. 1793199256. 10/28/2026 2:54:16 PM.

Hardcover. Condition: Used: Very Good. Minor shelf/edge wear. In very good condition, binding tight. Text clean & unmarked.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Pages [290 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. NON price-clipped dust jacket [$ 28.00] clean, colors bright, minimal display indications. Illustrated with one 8-page section of B&W photographs. Red boards, bright silver gilt lettering. A few small corner bends [PO's storage issue] else as new. No remainder marks. By author of An American Life. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Various Photographers (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. American First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; no unsightly remainder mark; illustrated with black and white photographs. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.

hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Publisher: Times Books, New York, 2014. FINE hardcover book in FINE- mylar-protected dust-jacket. Not Remainder marked. Not price-clipped. First Edition, First Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.