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An Illustrated Introduction to Japanese Baseball Cards
This lavishly illustrated color e-book introduces the reader to the fascinating and colorful world of Japanese baseball cards from their beginnings in the late nineteenth century to the present day.
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Published January 1, 2020
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August 31, 2020
Fitts knocks it out of the park with this wonderful introductory guide to Japanese baseball cards. You don't have to be a Japanese baseball fan or a card collector to appreciate this book.
As one of the leading experts on Japanese baseball, Rob Fitts' passion and expertise on the subject is on full display in this slim volume. Like most of his books, Fitts takes a measured approach to explaining enough background and interesting details to hold your attention, while simultaneously not making the reader feel overwhelmed at the same time.
The visuals throughout the book are outstanding. The author obviously took great care in choosing which items best illustrated certain eras, which I can imagine was no easy task. While I read the book all the way through, I have since found myself picking it up at intervals and enjoying different sections again and again. It is packed with lots of details and items you might not pickup on the first time through.
The subject, style of play, and culture around Japanese baseball can be overwhelming and difficult to understand for non-Japanese speakers. Fitts has done a service with this book by opening a door to kids, baseball fans, and scholars to appreciate the game and its history from a different perspective. This volume easily achieves its stated purpose: it is a superb introduction to Japanese baseball cards. For those who know nothing about the history of baseball cards, never mind Japanese baseball cards, Fitts gently guides you through era-by-era. For the English speaking audience, this volume serves as a wonderful stepping stone to learning more.
The paperback volume of the book is 77 pages and is wonderful as a coffee table book. It's available by Amazon or for purchase directly from the author. When you walk away with a desire to learn more about Japanese baseball, be sure to check out Fitts' other books. You won't regret it.
As one of the leading experts on Japanese baseball, Rob Fitts' passion and expertise on the subject is on full display in this slim volume. Like most of his books, Fitts takes a measured approach to explaining enough background and interesting details to hold your attention, while simultaneously not making the reader feel overwhelmed at the same time.
The visuals throughout the book are outstanding. The author obviously took great care in choosing which items best illustrated certain eras, which I can imagine was no easy task. While I read the book all the way through, I have since found myself picking it up at intervals and enjoying different sections again and again. It is packed with lots of details and items you might not pickup on the first time through.
The subject, style of play, and culture around Japanese baseball can be overwhelming and difficult to understand for non-Japanese speakers. Fitts has done a service with this book by opening a door to kids, baseball fans, and scholars to appreciate the game and its history from a different perspective. This volume easily achieves its stated purpose: it is a superb introduction to Japanese baseball cards. For those who know nothing about the history of baseball cards, never mind Japanese baseball cards, Fitts gently guides you through era-by-era. For the English speaking audience, this volume serves as a wonderful stepping stone to learning more.
The paperback volume of the book is 77 pages and is wonderful as a coffee table book. It's available by Amazon or for purchase directly from the author. When you walk away with a desire to learn more about Japanese baseball, be sure to check out Fitts' other books. You won't regret it.
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