Description
ESPN: The Uncensored History is the first book to provide a critical analysis of the 20-year history of Americas original and largest sports network. Through information gleaned from internal documents, police and court records, and interviews with network employees, on-air talent, producers and executives, this book investigates the inside story of ESPN and brings it to you uncensored.
About the Author
Michael Freeman is a sportswriter with The New York Times and has held several positions as a reporter at The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Dallas Morning News. He currently covers the National Football League. Freeman was named 'Sports Journalist of the Year' in 2000 by The Village Voice. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Reviews
This is a must-read for ESPN and sports fans alike. * Gadflyonline.Com *
The tale of ESPN's rise digs deeply...into behind-the-scenes shenanigans... * Sports Illustrated *
...powerful and entertaining. * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *
Extensively researched, ESPN: The Uncensored History presents a fascinating, candid, revealing story in clear, unambiguous, and highly evocative language. A singularly memorable and compelling 'tell-all' book, ESPN: The Uncensored History is strongly recommended reading for all sports buffs. * Library Bookwatch *
Network stoolies are buzzing about a...book on ESPN by New York Times sports writer Mike Freeman...sounds real juicy * New York Daily News *
...a fascinating new book...might make you watch ESPN in a whole new way. * Book Page *
Michael Freeman tells the story with the same urgency and breathlessness that ESPN brings to its coverage of sports.... a dazzling American success story .... * American Way *
Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
After reading this explosive book it's hard to believe that a network owned by the squeaky-clean Disney Corporation could allow the sexual hijinks that go on at ESPN to escape their corporate scrutiny. A devastating read. * Publishers Weekly *
Michael Freeman provides the first book of critical analysis of the original and largest sports network. * Sports Collectors Digest *
Give Freeman points for diligent research [and] for his no-nonsense history of how the all-sports network evolved. * Philadelphia Daily News *
... compelling subject matter for any sports fan. * Daytona News-Journal *
Freeman, a skilled and concise writer, does an exceptional job of telling the entire story-warts and all .... * Baltimore Sun *
... sizzling expose ... truly shocking. * Publishers Weekly *
This story would make a terrific Outside the Lines. Yet ESPN's investigative series ... wouldn't touch the material ... with a 10-foot TelePrompTer. * Orlando Sentinel *
Michael Freeman has captured the essence of the freewheeling, 24-hour cable network that pioneered not just sports television, but the cable industry itself. * Fort Worth Star-Telegram *
... give[s] the reader a real insight to the early days at ESPN. * Tampa Tribune *
... stunning ... fascinating .... * Chicago Sun-Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780878332397
Author Michael Freeman
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Taylor Trade Publishing
Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing
Weight(grams) 649g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 166mm * 29mm
About the Author
Michael Freeman is a sportswriter with The New York Times and has held several positions as a reporter at The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Dallas Morning News. He currently covers the National Football League. Freeman was named 'Sports Journalist of the Year' in 2000 by The Village Voice. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Reviews
This is a must-read for ESPN and sports fans alike. * Gadflyonline.Com *
The tale of ESPN's rise digs deeply...into behind-the-scenes shenanigans... * Sports Illustrated *
...powerful and entertaining. * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *
Extensively researched, ESPN: The Uncensored History presents a fascinating, candid, revealing story in clear, unambiguous, and highly evocative language. A singularly memorable and compelling 'tell-all' book, ESPN: The Uncensored History is strongly recommended reading for all sports buffs. * Library Bookwatch *
Network stoolies are buzzing about a...book on ESPN by New York Times sports writer Mike Freeman...sounds real juicy * New York Daily News *
...a fascinating new book...might make you watch ESPN in a whole new way. * Book Page *
Michael Freeman tells the story with the same urgency and breathlessness that ESPN brings to its coverage of sports.... a dazzling American success story .... * American Way *
Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
After reading this explosive book it's hard to believe that a network owned by the squeaky-clean Disney Corporation could allow the sexual hijinks that go on at ESPN to escape their corporate scrutiny. A devastating read. * Publishers Weekly *
Michael Freeman provides the first book of critical analysis of the original and largest sports network. * Sports Collectors Digest *
Give Freeman points for diligent research [and] for his no-nonsense history of how the all-sports network evolved. * Philadelphia Daily News *
... compelling subject matter for any sports fan. * Daytona News-Journal *
Freeman, a skilled and concise writer, does an exceptional job of telling the entire story-warts and all .... * Baltimore Sun *
... sizzling expose ... truly shocking. * Publishers Weekly *
This story would make a terrific Outside the Lines. Yet ESPN's investigative series ... wouldn't touch the material ... with a 10-foot TelePrompTer. * Orlando Sentinel *
Michael Freeman has captured the essence of the freewheeling, 24-hour cable network that pioneered not just sports television, but the cable industry itself. * Fort Worth Star-Telegram *
... give[s] the reader a real insight to the early days at ESPN. * Tampa Tribune *
... stunning ... fascinating .... * Chicago Sun-Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780878332397
Author Michael Freeman
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Taylor Trade Publishing
Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing
Weight(grams) 649g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 166mm * 29mm
