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Bill Barich Crazy For Rivers
GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS 1592288332 / 9781592288335 Paperback BOOK
A collection of wise and touching memories of a season on the water and a lifetime of fishing, told by a master storyteller. Lyrical reminiscence of a magical autumn of fishing and a lifetime love affair with rivers. Witty, knowledgeable, good writing. 6x9 inches, 96 pgs.
'That autumn, I went a little crazy for rivers, and this charming little volume captures the essence of an admittedly insidious obsession. To some, the recollections here will betray that the author is, indeed, crazy. But to anyone who remembers the unending patience of a grandfather on a lake, or the romance of a mountain getaway with a girlfriend who has since become a wife; to anyone who can recall each fish caught on days that were too hot, or way too cold, or on rivers too crowded or in canyons too steep; to anyone who has appreciated the trust of an age-old fishing partner, or the trust of a complete stranger sharing a special hole . . . to anyone, in fact, who has ever felt a little crazy for rivers, Bill Barich's wonderful memories of a season of rivers and a lifetime of fishing will not seem crazy at all.
PRAISE FOR BILL BARICH
A wonderful writer. His angle of vision is his own, his prose is a delight. 'Larry McMurtry
Mr. Barich writes with superb intelligence, with sympathy and unusual grace. 'Richard Ford
A splendid prose stylist . . . I will continue to look forward to anything he writes. 'Jim Harrison
Witty, knowledgeable, good writing . . . start Barich now and keep reading him. 'Tom McGuane
One of the fine young writers of our time. 'Boston Post
A seasoned performance. 'Linda Grey Sexton in the New York Times Book Review
Artful and compassionate. 'Time
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Barich is the author of five books, among them Laughing in the Hills, Big Dreams: Into the Heart of California, and Carson Valley, a novel. He wrote for The New Yorker for many years, contributing short stories as well as pieces on such varied subjects as fly fishing, boxing, Italian culture, and his favorite English pub. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow in fiction, and currently lives in San Anselmo, California.
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10.40 USD
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Bill Barich Sporting Life: Horses, Boxers, Rivers, & A Russian Ballclub
GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS 1558219358 / 9781558219359 Hardcover BOOK
Intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, includes vivid insight into 3 different types of horse racing; 2 boxers from radically opposite ends of the spectrum; 2 fly-fishing adventures on legendary CA rivers; & world's strangest baseball club, the Moscow Red Devils. Witty, knowledgeable. 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
'The very best sports writing from one of the master prose stylists of our time.
PRAISE FOR BILL BARICH
"A wonderful writer. His angle of vision is his own, his prose is a delight." --Larry McMurtry
"A splendid prose stylist . . . I will continue to look forward to anything he writes." --Jim Harrison
"Witty, knowledgeable, good writing . . . start Barich now and keep reading him." --Tom McGuane
Bill Barich's widely praised work doesn't get any better than these intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, the real lives behind the public facades of sports. Here Barich lets his vivid insight loose upon this earliest passion, delving into the oft-misinterpreted worlds of both participatory and spectator sports, examining:
*three different types of horse racing: down-and-dirty bush racing in Cajun country; the elegant steeplechase at Ascot, England; and a big-time Santa Anita thoroughbred heading for the Kentucky Derby
*two boxers from radically opposite ends of the spectrum: Pat Lawlor struggling to make it, and Mike Tyson battling his emotions
*two fly-fishing adventures on legendary California rivers
*and the world's strangest baseball club, the Moscow Red Devils, barnstorming the United States with Soviet trinkets for sale and skills on a par with good American high school teams
Every piece shines with Barich's distinctive voice, an approach that splendidly balances both enthusiasm and criticism with healthy doses of humor. The result is a rare, informed, and thoroughly enjoyable visit with subjects addressed by many, but mastered by very few.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Barich is the author of seven books, among them Laughing in the Hills, Big Dreams: Into the Heart of California, Carson Valley, a novel, and most recently Crazy for Rivers (page 77). Barich has written extensively for The New Yorker, contributing short stories as well as pieces on such varied subjects as Italian culture, his favorite English pub, and the myriad sports covered here. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and lives near San Francisco.
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18.20 USD
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Bill Barich The Sporting Life: Horses, Boxers, Rivers, & A Russian Ballclub
GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS 1592285139 / 9781592285136 Paperback BOOK
Intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, includes vivid insight into 3 different types of horse racing; 2 boxers from radically opposite ends of the spectrum; 2 fly-fishing adventures on legendary CA rivers; & world's strangest baseball club, the Moscow Red Devils. Witty, knowledgeable. 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
'The very best sports writing from one of the master prose stylists of our time.
PRAISE FOR BILL BARICH
"A wonderful writer. His angle of vision is his own, his prose is a delight." --Larry McMurtry
"A splendid prose stylist . . . I will continue to look forward to anything he writes." --Jim Harrison
"Witty, knowledgeable, good writing . . . start Barich now and keep reading him." --Tom McGuane
Bill Barich's widely praised work doesn't get any better than these intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, the real lives behind the public facades of sports. Here Barich lets his vivid insight loose upon this earliest passion, delving into the oft-misinterpreted worlds of both participatory and spectator sports, examining:
*three different types of horse racing: down-and-dirty bush racing in Cajun country; the elegant steeplechase at Ascot, England; and a big-time Santa Anita thoroughbred heading for the Kentucky Derby
*two boxers from radically opposite ends of the spectrum: Pat Lawlor struggling to make it, and Mike Tyson battling his emotions
*two fly-fishing adventures on legendary California rivers
*and the world's strangest baseball club, the Moscow Red Devils, barnstorming the United States with Soviet trinkets for sale and skills on a par with good American high school teams
Every piece shines with Barich's distinctive voice, an approach that splendidly balances both enthusiasm and criticism with healthy doses of humor. The result is a rare, informed, and thoroughly enjoyable visit with subjects addressed by many, but mastered by very few.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Barich is the author of seven books, among them Laughing in the Hills, Big Dreams: Into the Heart of California, Carson Valley, a novel, and most recently Crazy for Rivers (page 77). Barich has written extensively for The New Yorker, contributing short stories as well as pieces on such varied subjects as Italian culture, his favorite English pub, and the myriad sports covered here. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and lives near San Francisco.
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13.00 USD
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Bill Barich Traveling Light: A Year Of Wandering, From California To England & Tuscany & Back Again
GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS 158574185X / 9781585741854 Paperback BOOK
Classic collection of travel and adventure tales from one of the master prose stylists of our time. Ten chronological chapters from a year of wandering, from the Pacific NW to Tuscany & to the trout-laden streams of California. 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.
'Here is a travel book with a difference: ten chronological chapters from a year of wandering, from the Pacific Northwest to Tuscany and back again to the trout-laden streams of California. Join Barich as he travels the globe, from the trout streams of Northern California to the auction ring at Saratoga, where millions of dollars may be gaveled away for a yearling thoroughbred; from seedy London pubs to a run-down Florentine palazzo during a glorious Italian spring. Learn the science of English beer brewing, the art of fly tying, how to generate hydroelectric power, the proper analysis of the Daily Racing Form, and the best way to eat artichokes.
Freshness, wit, and Barich's distinctive voice create a luminous travelogue crackling with an inimitable curiosity and an elegance of style that marks every step of this remarkable journey.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
I had a fine time with Traveling Light. Barich is a splendid prose stylist. . . . I will continue to look forward to anything he writes. --Jim Harrison
Barich is a wonderful writer. His angle of vision is his own, his prose is a delight. --Larry McMurtry
Witty, knowledgeable, good writing . . . start Barich now and keep reading him. --Tom McGuane
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Barich is the author of seven books, among them Laughing in the Hills, Big Dreams: Into the Heart of California, Crazy for Rivers, and most recently The Sporting Life. Barich has written extensively for The New Yorker as well as Playboy and Sports Illustrated. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and lives near San Francisco, California.
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14.30 USD
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