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Smokin' Joe : The Life of Joe Frazier by Mark Kram Jr. and Mark Kram (2019, Hardcover)
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Discover the extraordinary life of legendary boxer, Joe Frazier, through the pages of this compelling biography. Written by Mark Kram Jr. and Mark Kram, this hardcover book is a must-have for fans of boxing and sports enthusiasts alike.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062654462
ISBN-139780062654465
eBay Product ID (ePID)4038201719
Product Key Features
Book TitleSmokin' Joe : the Life of Joe Frazier
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBoxing, Baseball / History, Sports
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMark Kram Jr., Mark Kram
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight20.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-277169
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"A revelation, a powerhouse, a thing of beauty, and--OK, I'll say it--a knockout. Joe Frazier is one of the most compelling figures ever to step in a boxing ring, and Mark Kram, Jr. has written a biography worthy in every way of the champ's greatness." -- Jonathan Eig, bestselling author of Ali: A Life "Mark Kram, Jr. much, much more than splendidly gets to the strange anomaly that was Smokin' Joe: you'd have thought the guy didn't get no respect. Only he did. Lots...His life is a story worth reading." -- Richard Ford "Mark Kram, Jr.'s sympathetic and thoroughly researched Smokin' Joe is a worthy introduction to an under-appreciated American athlete." -- Joyce Carol Oates "An exquisite biography that depicts Frazier as he really was: not just fearless and ferocious but soulful, compassionate, loyal, impulsive, capable of powerful hatred and even more powerful love. You can feel the gospel truth of Smokin' Joe deep in your bones." -- John Schulian, winner of the PEN/ESPN Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Sports Writing "Mark Kram Jr.'s landmark book about Joe Frazier...at last remedies a grave wrong, lifting the indomitable Frazier out of the crypt of creeping obscurity and into the exalted place he deserves in America's annals...[A] sublime exploration." -- Michael Leahy, aof the Casey Award-winning The Last Innocents: The Collision of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers "Bookish fans of the sweet science will flock to this biography." -- Kirkus Reviews "A comprehensive knockout of a biography...[A] beautiful book." -- Wall Street Journal "Kram...writes with the intensity that Frazier fought with...Unlike his subject, Kram knows when to take a step back and reflect, revealing a Frazier far removed from the enduring portrayal of him as 'an angry and unforgiving man so incapable of letting go of the hatred he harbored for Ali.'" -- The National Book Review, A revelation, a powerhouse, a thing of beauty, and--OK, I'll say it--a knockout. Joe Frazier is one of the most compelling figures ever to step in a boxing ring, and Mark Kram, Jr. has written a biography worthy in every way of the champ's greatness.
Dewey Decimal796.83092
SynopsisA gripping, all-access biography of Joe Frazier, whose rivalry with Muhammad Ali riveted boxing fans and whose complex legacy as a figure in American sports and society endures History will remember the rivalry of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali as one for the ages, a trilogy of extraordinary fights that transcended the world of sports and crossed into a sociocultural drama that divided the country. Joe Frazier was a much more complex figure than his rivalry with Ali would suggest. In this riveting and nuanced portrayal, acclaimed sports writer Mark Kram, Jr., unlinks Frazier from Ali and for the first time gives a full-bodied account of Frazier's life, a journey that began with the youngest of thirteen children packed in a small farmhouse, encountering the bigotry and oppression of the Jim Crow South, and continued with his voyage north at age fifteen to develop as a fighter in Philadelphia. Tracing Frazier's life through his momentous bouts with the likes of Ali and George Foreman and the developing perception of him as the anti-Ali in the eyes of blue-collar America, Kram follows the boxer up to his retirement in 1981 and beyond, exploring his relationship with his son, the would-be heavyweight champion Marvis, and his fragmented home life as well as the uneasy place that Ali continued to occupy in his thoughts. A propulsive and richly textured narrative that is also a powerful story about race and class in America, Smokin' Joe is unparalleled in its scope, depth, and access and promises to be the definitive biography of a towering American figure whose life was galvanized by conflict and whose mark has proven to be lasting., A gripping, all-access biography of Joe Frazier, whose rivalry with Muhammad Ali riveted boxing fans and whose legacy as a figure in American sports and society endures History will remember the rivalry of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali as one for the ages, a trilogy of extraordinary fights that transcended the world of sports and crossed into a sociocultural drama that divided the country. Joe Frazier was a much more complex figure than just his rivalry with Ali would suggest. In this riveting and nuanced portrayal, acclaimed sports writer Mark Kram, Jr. unlinks Frazier from Ali and for the first time gives a full-bodied accounting of Frazier's life, a journey that began as the youngest of thirteen children packed in small farm house, encountering the bigotry and oppression of the Jim Crow South, and continued with his voyage north at age fifteen to develop as a fighter in Philadelphia. Tracing Frazier's life through his momentous bouts with the likes of Ali and George Foreman and the developing perception of him as the anti-Ali in the eyes of blue-collar America, Kram follows the boxer through his retirement in 1981, exploring his relationship with his son, the would-be heavyweight Marvis, and his fragmented home life as well as the uneasy place that Ali continued to occupy in his thoughts. A propulsive and richly textured narrative that is also a powerful story about race and class in America, Smokin' Joe is unparalleled in its scope, depth, and access and promises to be the definitive biography of a towering American figure whose life was galvanized by conflict and whose mark has proven lasting.
LC Classification NumberGV1132.L6
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- Jun 04, 2023
Perfect Title, that was always his fighting name, it makes alot of sense to name his life story that!
Joe was one of my favorite Boxers of all time, and I really enjoy reading non-fiction books!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 23, 2022
The book is great.
The order arrived in perfect condition. Frazier was a great boxer and a great champion. The book chronicles his life in a compelling way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 31, 2021
Biography of Smokin Joe Frazier
Very good read. Not only does it describe Joe's life but goes into detail on many of the characters that are involved in Joe's life and profession.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 11, 2022
Smokin' Joe
A great written book. I love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 06, 2020
Loved it
Good behind the scenes history of heavyweight boxing during its hay day!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
