Strong, L.A.G. – Shake Hands And Come Out Fighting front DJ

Description

Strong, L.A.G. – Shake Hands And Come Out Fighting. Champan & Hall, London. 272-pages. 1953 cheap edition (originally published in 1938). VG condition in a good minus dust jacket with some minor fraying and small tears to edges. (2) One has the handwritten name and book stamp of longtime South African boxing collector/historian J. Karel de Vries on the frontispiece. $15 each.

The 1953 “Cheap Edition” hardcover of Shake Hands and Come Out Fighting by L.A.G. Strong, published by Chapman & Hall, London, is a smaller, budget-friendly reissue of the author’s classic 1938 boxing study.

Physical & Bibliographic Description:
• Format & Size: Small octavo (12mo) hardcover.
• Pagination: 272 pages.
• Binding: Dark red cloth-covered boards featuring bright gilt lettering stamped on the spine.
• Dust Jacket: Originally issued with an illustrated dust jacket.
• Illustrations: Contains black-and-white photographic plates interspersed throughout the text, featuring iconic images from boxing history.
• Edition Statement: Typically features the printed text “Stated Cheap Edition” or “Cheap Edition” on the copyright or title page.

Content Overview:
Written by the well-known British novelist, poet, and passionate boxing enthusiast L.A.G. Strong, this book serves as a historical and cultural retrospective of the sport. It includes:
• Legendary Fighter Profiles: Detailed portraits, studies, and interviews with boxing icons like Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Jack Johnson, James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, and Tommy Burns.
• Narratives & Memoir: A blend of the author’s personal reminiscences, short fictional stories, and historical accounts capturing the atmosphere and grit of early 20th-century boxing.