History of THE Base Ball: A New Book 100% dedicated to the ball itself!

[Rawlings]

Originally Posted by baseball tourist

Brandon,

While not exactly in-line with your book, this came out earlier this year...

http://www.zackhample.com/books/the_baseball.htm

This is a great book and at first glance, you might think it already covers what Brandon is doing. I'd say though that a photo-heavy book on the ball with great quality photos is still unique and very much needed for all baseball collectors.

Hample's book is awesome and has an incredibly detailed timeline of the Official Game ball from about early 1900s on. Definitely worth picking up regardless -I really enjoyed the section on official baseballs in entertainment (cinema/TV mostly). Also the most valuable baseballs from modern day and the details of how they were obtained and sold - very interesting stuff that seems to appeal to both collectors and casual fans.

Anyway, Brandon, please let me know what your plans are for modern era baseballs, and if you'll delve into the commemorative gamers. I was very involved in Zack Hample's book for that particular section and I really enjoyed the experience working on that chapter with him. I provided my own hi-res photos for the book and lots of information.

I would also recommend for you to reach out to Zack as he had some incredible sources and friends involved in the production of the ball and in the game itself, I'm sure they'd be very helpful to you as well.

My email: bigleaguebaseballs @ gmail.com

[BrandonG]

Originally Posted by Rawlings

This is a great book and at first glance, you might think it already covers what Brandon is doing. I'd say though that a photo-heavy book on the ball with great quality photos is still unique and very much needed for all baseball collectors.

Hample's book is awesome and has an incredibly detailed timeline of the Official Game ball from about early 1900s on. Definitely worth picking up regardless -I really enjoyed the section on official baseballs in entertainment (cinema/TV mostly). Also the most valuable baseballs from modern day and the details of how they were obtained and sold - very interesting stuff that seems to appeal to both collectors and casual fans.

Anyway, Brandon, please let me know what your plans are for modern era baseballs, and if you'll delve into the commemorative gamers. I was very involved in Zack Hample's book for that particular section and I really enjoyed the experience working on that chapter with him. I provided my own hi-res photos for the book and lots of information.

I would also recommend for you to reach out to Zack as he had some incredible sources and friends involved in the production of the ball and in the game itself, I'm sure they'd be very helpful to you as well.

My email: bigleaguebaseballs @ gmail.com

I'll have to take a look at the book, and thanks for the advice. As for details, my book will cover every year, and EVERY change the ball has endured. For example, my book features 7 different Ban Johnson AL baseballs that were used from 1903-1926. Many people are unaware there are that many, mostly subtle logo changes. Each one of these balls has its own page with professional photographs.

[brandoningram]

Well Im really looking forward to the release of your book Brandon. Count me in for a book or two ( have a few friends that would be interested ). If I can think of any pertanent info to help you out, Ill definately try and do so. Obviously your release date would be contingent on completing your research, but how far along are you to completion?

[BrandonG]

Originally Posted by brandoningram

Well Im really looking forward to the release of your book Brandon. Count me in for a book or two ( have a few friends that would be interested ). If I can think of any pertanent info to help you out, Ill definately try and do so. Obviously your release date would be contingent on completing your research, but how far along are you to completion?

Most of the AL & NL baseball pages are complete, along with illustrations and advertisements, textual pages, etc. I am still looking for some better quality Lemon / Belt / Y & H / balls for my 19c categories. Also still need some of the old Spalding boxes.

My goal for press was the holiday season this year, depending on which publisher I go through.

[WWGjohn]

Brandon,

I can't wait for your book to come out. I definitely will be buying a copy.

John

[henson1855]

Brandon , is your book going to include any of the various novelty and/or specialty balls or just primarily A.L. & N.L. balls ?

[BrandonG]

Originally Posted by henson1855

Brandon , is your book going to include any of the various novelty and/or specialty balls or just primarily A.L. & N.L. balls ?

The primary focus of the book is the Major League game baseballs. There are so many different commemorative balls that were made, even back in the 20's and 30's that making sure all of them are listed would be pretty difficult. However I am getting asked a lot of questions like that, and some about minor league balls so I'll do some research and see if its possible to include that category of ball.