Plimpton, George – Shadow Box

Description

Plimpton, George ‘Shadow Box’ 1977 1st edition. 351-pages. VG in VG non-price clipped mylar protected dust jacket. SIGNED by George Plimpton.

Shadow Box by George Plimpton is a classic work of participatory sports journalism that explores the psychological and physical realities of the boxing world.
First published as a hardcover in 1977 by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in New York, this 351-page book follows Plimpton’s famous hallmark narrative style. The text centers on his voluntary, daring three-round exhibition match against the legendary light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore. Outside his own bruises, Plimpton meticulously documents the mid-century subculture of the sport, offering firsthand encounters and deep-dive profiles of iconic figures like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ernest Hemingway, and Norman Mailer.

Estimated Value:
For a true 1977 first edition hardcover in Very Good condition, paired with a Very Good, non-price-clipped dust jacket preserved in Mylar, that is signed by George Plimpton on the title page, the estimated market value is between $75 and $125 USD.

Book Description & Features:
• Physical Makeup: The true US first edition features a red cloth binding with stamped gilt lettering on the spine.
• Dust Jacket: It was issued with a striking pictorial dust jacket featuring illustrative cover art.
• Interior: The text contains various black-and-white photographs and illustrations capturing gym training sessions and boxing legends.