Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager and he hasnt put down a camera since. Neil leifer, jim murray, gabriel schechter, nina weiner. But it was a football game in 1958 that kicked off his career, if you will. It contains the best of sports photographer neil leifer s 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished imagesin 1958, sports photographer neil leifer took the picture that remains one of his most famous to this day. May 14, 2018 to purchase any of neil s amazing photo books head on over to amazon. His photographs are celebrated for their brutal honesty and seemingly candid nature. Neil leifers legendary work has been featured on more than 200 magazine covers. The golden age of baseball 2007 is a collection of leifers baseball photographs of the 1960s and 1970s, the golden age of baseball.
Guts and glory the golden age of american football. Longtime sports photographer neil leifer, probably best known for his years with sports illustrated, has periodically published collections of his excellent work. The idea that someone would pay me to go to the world series, or a championship fight or the championship football game before there the super bowl, just. Presented in a custom slipcase and limited to a total of 1,500 copies signed by the photographer, this xl edition is a companion to neil. Neil leifer, author of year in sports abbeville press. The golden age of base ball 2007 is a collection of l eifer s baseball photographs of the 1960s and 1970s, the golden age of baseb all. The golden age of american football 19581978 image 11 neil leifer. Leifer has published 16 books, nine of which have been collections of his. Leifer has published 16 books, 9 of which have been collections of his sports. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on. Great football book for the sports lover in your life no pain, no gain. The golden age of american football 19581978 image 12. He has published 15 books, and was one of two principal photographers in taschens tribute to muhammad ali.
As was said earlier, there is a legitimate chance that neil is the greatest sports photographer 4 to have ever held a camera in his hands. This game, called the greatest ever played, signaled football s emergence as america s new national pastime. Explore books by neil leifer with our selection at. In 1958, journalist neil leifer took the picture that remains one of his most famous to this day. Since that fateful frame, neil leifer has traveled all over the world on sports assignments. Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated and over 40 of his photographs have graced the cover of time magazine. The old adage says a picture is worth a thousand words. Neil leifer born 1942 is one of the most significant boxing photographers of all time, having captured some of the twentieth centurys most iconic and memorable images of the sport. It contains the best of sports photographer neil leifers 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished imagesin 1958, sports photographer neil leifer took the picture that remains one of his most famous to this day. Sports authority gabriel schechter, is the author of five books, most recently this bad day in yankees history. The golden age of american football 19581978 limited edition taschen books.
Neil leifers photography career has spanned over fifty years since becoming a professional whilst still in his teens. The golden age of american fo otball 19581978 2008 is a collec tion of leifer s football photographs of the late 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. I am not the biggest fan of football but i love seeing images of it. Neil leifers relentless and the art behind some of. Leifer has published 15 books, including ballet in the dirt. With pictures of sports showcases the character and ambition that separate the merely talented from the alltime greats. The day he got the shotalan ameches gamewinning sudden death touchdownwas leifers 16th birthday. This art edition of 125 copies presents the book with a signed pigment print by neil leifer, ali vs foreman foreman being counted out.
For this collectors edition, master sports photographer neil leifer sifted through over 10,000 rolls of film, selecting his absolute best shots, including hundreds of previously unseen pictures, to trace pro footballs most memorable moments. While many photographers surrounded the bout, it was neil who captured the energy and intensity of the sports greatest. The most memorable moments since the birth of pro football in america if you are a sports fan, you have to be a neil leifer admirer, for you have been seeing his pictures and theyve been shaping your impressions and memories for five decades. The book is large measures 16 x 34 and comes in a hard slip case. Beginning in 1960, his pictures have regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, and, most often, sports illustrated nov 18, 2016 neil leifer collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Neil leifer has 15 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. He is also the first photographer ever elected to a professional sports hall of fame, the international boxing hall of fame. The day he got the shot alan ameche s gamewinning sudden death touchdown was leifer s 16th birthday. The best of sports photographer neil leifer s 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished images. Leifers 15 other books demonstrate his photographic prowess covering sporting events ranging from the olympics to heavyweight title fights, in addition to general news coverage. Neil leifer, whom many regard as the greatest sports photographer in the last 50 years and the man who captured the famous image of muhammad ali knocking out sonny liston, has a new book of his. The golden age of american football by neil leifer. Neil leifers photography career has spanned over 50 years since.
Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated and over 40 of his photographs have graced the cover of time. Growing up on the lower east side of manhattan, leifer was introduced to photography through the henry street settlement house, a charity which also initiated a young stanley kubrick into the arts. Neil leifer is the bestknown sports photographer of the past half century. Although his movies are borderline flawless, leifers photographies remain the definite focal point of his career. Apr 17, 2014 guts and glory is a small cross section of his photos that cover the nfl from 19581978. It contains close to two hundred vivid sports images. The golden age of american football 19581978 2008 is a collection.
The goldern age of american football by neil leifer, 9783836500302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Considered by many to be the greatest living sports photographer, neil leifers technical mastery and tenacious spirit opened the door to nearly any assignment, from the sidelines of super bowls to the olympics. While best known for his iconic photograph of muhammad ali towering over a fallen sonny liston, it is his football pictures leifer considers his best. Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 19581978 by neil. American footballs chroniclerinchief, photographer neil leifers lens has captured highlights from over five decades of american. Books by neil leifer author of neil leifer goodreads. To purchase any of neils amazing photo books head on over to amazon. The best of leifer 2001 is a retrospective of leifers 40 years as a photojournalist and showcases the best of his sports and non. Limited to 1,500 copies, all numbered and signed by neil leifer.
The best of sports photographer neil leifers 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished images. Neil leifer is a filmmaker and former sports illustrated, time and life photographer neil leifers photography career has spanned 60 years, since becoming a professional while still in his teens. Beginning in 1960, his pictures regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including time, life, newsweek, the saturday evening post. Beginning in 1960, his pictures have regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, and, most often, sports illustrated and time, and his photographs have run on over two hundred sports illustrated, time, and. The golden age of american football, 19581978 german, french and english edition 9783836508377 by neil leifer.
The golden age of american football 19581978 image 10 neil leifer. The goldern age of american football by neil leifer. The golden age of baseball, published by taschen in 2007. In 2008 he was honored for his outstanding contribution to time inc. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. One of leifers life changing photographs was his single frame shot of muhammad alis 1st round knock out of sonny liston. The golden age of american football 19581978 image 9 neil leifer. In the fall of 20, sports illustrated will publish a memoir of neil leifers remarkable career. The golden age of american football guts and glory by neil leifer idea for fathers day guts and glory.
Neil leifer,the golden age ofamerica hardcover nov 1 2008. Were in the thick of football season now, and i can think of no finer accompaniment than neil leifers collection, the golden age of american football, which tracks the nfls rise to the dominant sport in the country. Leifer has published 16 books, 9 of which have been collections of his sports photographs. Read download leifer the goldern age of american football pdf. Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 19581978. The book is loaded with absolutely amazing photographs with some being. One of leifer s life changing photographs was his single frame shot of muhammad alis 1st round knock out of sonny liston. Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager.
Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 19581978 book. Neil leifer muhammad ali image via the talent of neil leifer. Neil leifer is credited with more than 200 covers for sports illustrated, time, and people. Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 1958. Neil leifer is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography. His most recent books, ballet in the dirt and guts and glory, published by taschen, showcase 50 years of photographing major league baseball and professional football. Oct 12, 2016 leifers 15 other books demonstrate his photographic prowess covering sporting events ranging from the olympics to heavyweight title fights, in addition to general news coverage. Taschen books on neil leifers sports photography document the spirit and golden age of american football, baseball, and boxing. Most iconic sports photos of all time up for auction.
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Guts and glory is a small cross section of his photos that cover the nfl from 19581978. This book features the most memorable moments since the birth of pro football in america. By 1960, at age 17, native new yorker neil leifer, had his first pictures published in sports illustrated and he was on his way. Presented in a custom slipcase and limited to a total of 1,500 copies signed by the photographer, this xl edition is a companion to neil leifer s instant sellout success, ballet in the dirt.
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