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Shoeless Joe

Yesterday's Muse Books, ABAA
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“Reprint. An exceptional copy. 1999 Trade Paperback. “If you build it, he will come.” These ”... Read moreabout condition
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Like New
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“Reprint. An exceptional copy. 1999 Trade Paperback. “If you build it, he will come.” These ...
ISBN
9780395957738
Book Title
Shoeless Joe : the Inspiration for Field of Dreams
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
8.2 in
Publication Year
1999
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
W. P. Kinsella
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Fantasy / General, Fantasy / Arthurian, Fantasy / Historical, Sports
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0395957737
ISBN-13
9780395957738
eBay Product ID (ePID)
118278

Product Key Features

Book Title
Shoeless Joe : the Inspiration for Field of Dreams
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / General, Fantasy / Arthurian, Fantasy / Historical, Sports
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Fiction
Author
W. P. Kinsella
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
81-019196
Reviews
"W. P. Kinsella plays with both myth and fantasy in his lyrical novel, which was adapted into the enormously popular movie, 'Field of Dreams.' It begins with the magic of a godlike voice in a cornfield, and ends with the magic of a son playing catch with the ghost of his father. In Kinsella's hands, it's all about as simple, and complex, as the object of baseball itself: coming home. Like Ring Lardner and Bernard Malamud before him, Kinsella spins baseball as backdrop and metaphor, and, like his predecessors, uses the game to tell us a little something more about who we are and what we need." Amazon.com, W. P. Kinsella plays with both myth and fantasy in his lyrical novel, which was adapted into the enormously popular movie, 'Field of Dreams.' It begins with the magic of a godlike voice in a cornfield, and ends with the magic of a son playing catch with the ghost of his father. In Kinsella's hands, it's all about as simple, and complex, as the object of baseball itself: coming home. Like Ring Lardner and Bernard Malamud before him, Kinsella spins baseball as backdrop and metaphor, and, like his predecessors, uses the game to tell us a little something more about who we are and what we need.
Dewey Edition
20
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Synopsis
The inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams, Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella is the story about the beauty and history of baseball, and the power and endurance of a dream. "A moonlit novel about baseball, dreams, family, the land, and literature."--Sports Illustrated "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home., More than the inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams , Shoeless Joe is a mythical novel about "dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American" ( Philadelphia Inquirer ). "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home., "If you build it, he will come." Them mysterious words of an Iowa baseball announcer lead Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. This is a book "not so much about baseball as it is about dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American," said the Philadelphia Inquirer., The inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams , Shoeless Joe is a mythical novel about "dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American" ( Philadelphia Inquirer ). "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home.
LC Classification Number
PR9199.3.K443

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  • by skiingboater
    Oct 22, 2019Top favourable review

    Just as enjoyable as the movie!

    After watching the movie numerous times and wanting more the original story filled the bill. More nuances greater detail and a different style of writing kept my interest throughout the book. Reading other articles about the author and what I got from them was that W.P. Kinsella was accommodated the movie director all the time and to me between the author and the movie director a somewhat different, but equally entertaining story was told by the movie verses the novel. I'm not an avid reader and I can't put into words the writers style, but I liked it and would reccommend it to anyone having seen the movie or not.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by ktrisha45
    Jul 23, 2019

    Inspired movie 'Field of Dreams'

    Great book that inspired movie "Field of Dreams" which is a selection for my library program called Book & Movie Night at the Library. The idea is that most great movies were inspired by great or interesting books. I'm in Iowa so this story has more meaning for us because that "Field of Dreams" is in Iowa...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by mspurrl
    Sep 04, 2019

    "Shoeless Joe" is a magical trip

    Having seen the movie "Field of Dreams" multiple times, I was eager to read the novel upon which it was based. And it is truly magical. I only wish that W. P. Kinsella were still alive so I could thank him personally.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by gregorchas6
    Nov 03, 2021

    Shoeless joe comes to Iowa. How about the Great Escape. Amazing read.

    Great book, fun to read and so descriptive! The words are like paintings, it just paints a picture in your mind as to what is going on. Highly recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by christinawilliams15
    Aug 31, 2021

    Shoeless Joe. See the movie!!!!!!! Field of Dreams.

    Great story! Entertaining! For every baseball fan!!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: plumcircle

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