The Game

U.S.A.: C D G Books Canada Inc, 1999. 3rd Edition . Soft cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Wraps. Summary: "The sports book of the year, or maybe the decade, or maybe the century." - The Globe and Mail"If you haven't seen hockey through Dryden's eyes, you should." - The Toronto Sun"A work of art that defines and represents our game." - Hockey News"[Dryden] has written a very special book, possibly the best [hockey book] I have ever read. His affectionate yet realistic portrait of the players is unrivaled in hockey writing." - Mordecai Richler"A [hockey] book so rare that there is actually nothing to compare it to." - Scott Young. This book is from the extensive Gatenby Collection amassed over 30 years . Gatenby was the founding artistic director of the International Festival of Authors in Toronto, a hugely successful annual event that helped "Time Magazine" declare that Gatenby had made Toronto one of the literary capitals of the world. He also directed the readings at Harbourfront in Toronto, and is the author of "Literary Guide to Toronto," among other books. 1999. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good with some soiling. First Soft cover. pp.248, b/w photos. Corner wear . Bookstore stamp on flyleaf. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.