The comic book story of basketball: a fast-break history of hoops
(Graphic Novel)
Swartz, Dave, illustrator.
Van Lente, Fred, letterer.
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Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout.
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Van Lente, F., Cooper, J. (. b. a., & Swartz, D. (2020). The comic book story of basketball: a fast-break history of hoops. First Edition. Ten Speed Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Van Lente, Fred, Joseph (Comic book artist), Cooper and Dave, Swartz. 2020. The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-break History of Hoops. Ten Speed Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Van Lente, Fred, Joseph (Comic book artist), Cooper and Dave, Swartz, The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-break History of Hoops. Ten Speed Press, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Van Lente, Fred,, et al. The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-break History of Hoops. First Edition. Ten Speed Press, 2020.
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