{"product_id":"tennis-players-as-works-of-art-9798891324671","title":"Tennis Players as Works of Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cem\u003eIndependent Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e named Tennis Players as Works of Art one of \"The Best Books We Read in 2024\" \"This book packs in a lot. Facts and biographical information mix comfortably with emotions spanning joy, anger, sadness, frustration, and even pathos...Tennis Players as Works of Art is as rewarding as an absorbing museum exhibit, without having to leave your sofa or armchair. And not just for tennis aficionados.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e: \"Over a seven-year period, the author compiled a remarkable assemblage of creative pieces by a wide range of artists-paintings, photographs, and images of sculptures that represented the athletic dynamism of tennis as a sport...Each of the dozens of pieces here are accompanied by the author's commentary, and just as often composed in a soaring, lyrical manner.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReader's Favorite\u003c\/em\u003e: \"Tennis Players as Works of Art celebrates human creativity, athleticism, and ingenuity through a combination of art, sports, and poetic storytelling...As a casual tennis watcher, I honestly had never even heard about most of the players featured in this book, yet I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a book for tennis fans, poetry lovers, and art enthusiasts alike.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine Roger Federer's tennis as a classic Greek sculpture and Rafael Nadal's as prehistoric cave paintings. Picture Lady Pink, the first lady of graffiti, painting Serena Williams. How many ways can a tennis player be a work of art?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on expertise as a Professor of Humanities and a nationally ranked tennis player, David Linebarger delves into this intriguing question. In his exploration through art, literature, music, religion, and mythology, Linebarger examines the boundaries between athleticism and artistic expression. Over forty contemporary artists contribute their unique perspectives, adding depth and diversity to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach short piece in this collection is creative, lyrical, insightful, and occasionally surprising. Through Linebarger's narrative and the artists' visions, readers will discover a new lens through which to view tennis-a sport elevated to the realm of cultural and artistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTennis Players as Works of Art\u003c\/em\u003e promises to transform your understanding of tennis, revealing the sport as a canvas where athleticism and creativity converge in unexpected and profound ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atmosphere Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50900050346258,"sku":"9798891324671","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_be3ed2be-68d4-4cdc-aba0-3444209acb9b.jpg?v=1738373783","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tennis-players-as-works-of-art-9798891324671","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}