Jack Dempsey: The Manassa Mauler

Roberts, Randy

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Language: English

Published by Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1979

0807105880 / 9780807105887

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More than a biography of the boxing phenomenon from the 1920s, this book offers "a case study of the development of a mass-media image in the day of media ballyhoo & of the growth of the professional sports business." Scandals that clouded Dempsey's career are considered within the moral climate of the 1920s. In 310 pages with Index, Notes, + 20 pages of black-and-white photos. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1979, this hardcover 8vo has navy blue cloth-covered boards lettered in copper & white to spine. Condition is Fine: just slightly less crisp than the day it was issued! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, hinges secure. Extremely mild rubbing to lower edges of both boards from shelf. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, marred only by tiny chips to both ends of spine & a few rubbed spots along edges of rear flap/cover; else bright & clean & protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.er free. …

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Title
Jack Dempsey: The Manassa Mauler
Author
Roberts, Randy
Publisher
Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Publication year
1979
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0807105880
ISBN 13
9780807105887
Edition
First Edition First Printing
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