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Shoeless Joe : The Inspiration for FIELD of DREAMS by W. P. Kinsella (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100395957737
ISBN-139780395957738
eBay Product ID (ePID)118278
Product Key Features
Book TitleShoeless Joe : the Inspiration for Field of Dreams
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy / General, Fantasy / Arthurian, Fantasy / Historical, Sports
Publication Year1999
GenreFiction
AuthorW. P. Kinsella
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN81-019196
Dewey Edition20
Reviews"W. P. Kinsella plays with both myth and fantasy in his lyrical novel, which was adapted into the enormously popular movie, 'Field of Dreams.' It begins with the magic of a godlike voice in a cornfield, and ends with the magic of a son playing catch with the ghost of his father. In Kinsella's hands, it's all about as simple, and complex, as the object of baseball itself: coming home. Like Ring Lardner and Bernard Malamud before him, Kinsella spins baseball as backdrop and metaphor, and, like his predecessors, uses the game to tell us a little something more about who we are and what we need." Amazon.com, W. P. Kinsella plays with both myth and fantasy in his lyrical novel, which was adapted into the enormously popular movie, 'Field of Dreams.' It begins with the magic of a godlike voice in a cornfield, and ends with the magic of a son playing catch with the ghost of his father. In Kinsella's hands, it's all about as simple, and complex, as the object of baseball itself: coming home. Like Ring Lardner and Bernard Malamud before him, Kinsella spins baseball as backdrop and metaphor, and, like his predecessors, uses the game to tell us a little something more about who we are and what we need.
Grade FromNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.54
SynopsisThe inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams, Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella is the story about the beauty and history of baseball, and the power and endurance of a dream. "A moonlit novel about baseball, dreams, family, the land, and literature."--Sports Illustrated "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home., More than the inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams , Shoeless Joe is a mythical novel about "dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American" ( Philadelphia Inquirer ). "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home., "If you build it, he will come." Them mysterious words of an Iowa baseball announcer lead Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. This is a book "not so much about baseball as it is about dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American," said the Philadelphia Inquirer., The inspiration for the beloved film Field of Dreams , Shoeless Joe is a mythical novel about "dreams, magic, life, and what is quintessentially American" ( Philadelphia Inquirer ). "If you build it, he will come." These mysterious words, spoken by an Iowa baseball announcer, inspire Ray Kinsella to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield in honor of his hero, the baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is both a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home.
LC Classification NumberPR9199.3.K443
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- 22 Oct, 2019
Just as enjoyable as the movie!
After watching the movie numerous times and wanting more the original story filled the bill. More nuances greater detail and a different style of writing kept my interest throughout the book. Reading other articles about the author and what I got from them was that W.P. Kinsella was accommodated the movie director all the time and to me between the author and the movie director a somewhat different, but equally entertaining story was told by the movie verses the novel. I'm not an avid reader and I can't put into words the writers style, but I liked it and would reccommend it to anyone having seen the movie or not.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jul, 2019
Inspired movie 'Field of Dreams'
Great book that inspired movie "Field of Dreams" which is a selection for my library program called Book & Movie Night at the Library. The idea is that most great movies were inspired by great or interesting books. I'm in Iowa so this story has more meaning for us because that "Field of Dreams" is in Iowa...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Sep, 2019
"Shoeless Joe" is a magical trip
Having seen the movie "Field of Dreams" multiple times, I was eager to read the novel upon which it was based. And it is truly magical. I only wish that W. P. Kinsella were still alive so I could thank him personally.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Nov, 2021
Shoeless joe comes to Iowa. How about the Great Escape. Amazing read.
Great book, fun to read and so descriptive! The words are like paintings, it just paints a picture in your mind as to what is going on. Highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2021
Shoeless Joe. See the movie!!!!!!! Field of Dreams.
Great story! Entertaining! For every baseball fan!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jul, 2024
Great Read
Great book ! I can notice the difference between film and book . Book is always better.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Mar, 2021
It’s a very enjoyable book, I have not finished it yet but so far it’s a good read.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2021
joe jackson
i thought the book told about the characters very well. i knew the story from the movie but the book was a little different. i enjoyed it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jul, 2018
Shoeless book
Love itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2021
Better than movie !
Awesome, better than the movie ! Highly recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
