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Quarterback: Inside the Most Important Position in the National Football League

John Feinstein · Doubleday
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

A major new book from #1 New York Times bestseller and sports-writing legend John Feinstein, QUARTERBACK dives deep into the most coveted and hallowed position in the NFL - exploring the stories of five top quarterbacks and taking readers inside their unique experiences of playing the position...
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Bohemian Rhapsody: The Official Book of the Movie

Owen Williams · Weldon Owen
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Bohemian Rhapsody will look at all aspects of the making of the Queen biopic and the story of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Forward by Brian May and Roger Taylor.The author has full access to key cast and crew members who recount how Freddie Mercury (and Queen's) story was brought to life....
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I'll Be There for You: The One about Friends

Kelsey Miller · Hanover Square Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

This definitive retrospective of Friends incorporates interviews, history and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to offer a critical analysis of how a sitcom about six twentysomethings changed television foreverWhen Friends debuted in 1994, no one expected it to become a mainstay of NBC's...
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The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End

Gary M Pomerantz · Penguin Press
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Out of the greatest dynasty in American professional sports history, an intimate story of race, mortality, and regretAbout to turn ninety, Bob Cousy, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics captain who led the team to its first six championships on an unparalleled run, has much to look back on in contentment....
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Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress

Peter Devereaux · Smithsonian Books
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover

A charming gift book showcasing baseball cards from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastimeGame Faces showcases rare and colorful baseball cards from the Library of Congress's Benjamin K. Edwards Collection,...
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Led Zeppelin All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track

Jean-Michel Guesdon · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 608
Format: Hardcover

Take a deep dive into the innovative recording history of Led Zeppelin, in this newest addition to the fan-favorite All the Songs series.Fifty years after their first practice in a Soho basement, Led Zeppelin continues to fascinate new generations of listeners. While their legendary back-stage...
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Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion

BALLANTINE. · Del Rey
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A journey deep into the story of Stranger Things, this definitive behind-the-scenes companion reveals every aspect of the Emmy-winning series that rekindled everyone's nostalgia for the 80s. Brought to life with exclusive color photos and gorgeous concept art, this volume is essential...
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The Soccer Book: 4th Edition

DK. · DK
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback

The ultimate visual guide to the world's greatest sportDiscover the world's best teams and biggest competitions with the ultimate visual guide to soccer, fully updated for the 2018 World Cup. Whether you are an active player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair soccer manager,...
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