The comic book story of basketball: a fast-break history of hoops
(Graphic Novel)

Book Cover
Average Rating
Contributors:
Published:
California, New York : Ten Speed Press, ©2020.
Format:
Graphic Novel
Edition:
First Edition.
Physical Desc:
169 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Status:
Description

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.

Also in This Series
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Meriden Adult Graphic Literature
796.357 VA
On Shelf
More Like This
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781984856180, 1984856189

Notes

General Note
Inlcudes index.
Description
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.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Van Lente, F., Cooper, J. (. b. a., & Swartz, D. (2020). The comic book story of basketball: a fast-break history of hoops. First Edition. California, New York, 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. California, New York, 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. California, New York, 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. California, New York, Ten Speed Press, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
4b0611a6-930b-e895-012c-bd6f88979dfa
Go To GroupedWork

Record Information

Last Sierra Extract TimeApr 29, 2024 05:02:21 PM
Last File Modification TimeApr 29, 2024 05:02:37 PM
Last Grouped Work Modification TimeApr 29, 2024 05:02:27 PM

MARC Record

LEADER02231nam 2200385 i 4500
001sky301995458
003SKY
00520200921000000.0
008200921s2020    caua   e 6    001 0 eng d
010 |a 2020935069
020 |a 9781984856180|q (softcover)
020 |a 1984856189|q (softcover)
035 |a ocm1129737483
040 |a OClCo|b eng|e rda|c OClCo
1001 |a Van Lente, Fred,|e author.
24514|a The comic book story of basketball :|b a fast-break history of hoops /|c Fred Van Lente and Joe Cooper ; color by Dave Swartz ; lettering by Fred Van Lente.
24630|a Basketball.
250 |a First Edition.
264 1|a California, New York :|b Ten Speed Press,|c ©2020.
300 |a 169 pages :|b color illustrations ;|c 26 cm
336 |a text|b txt|2 rdacontent
336 |a still image|b sti|2 rdacontent
337 |a unmediated|b n|2 rdamedia
338 |a volume|b nc|2 rdacarrier
500 |a Inlcudes index.
5050 |a Murder ball -- 'Storming -- No money, mo' problems -- The rise of the pros -- League wars -- Mad March -- It's...showtime -- G.O.A.T. -- Hoops world -- Dream teams -- The game of the now.
520 |a 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.
650 0|a Basketball|x History|v Comic books, strips, etc.
655 7|a Graphic novels.|2 lcgft
7001 |a Cooper, Joseph|c (Comic book artist),|e illustrator.
7001 |a Swartz, Dave.,|e illustrator.
7001 |a Van Lente, Fred,|e letterer.
907 |a .b26580664
945 |y .i6471214x|i 20905777445|l meag|s -|h |u 3|x 1|w 1|v 3|t 8|z 10-15-20|o -|a 796.357 VA
998 |e -|d gra|f eng|a me