{"product_id":"28-a-photographic-tribute-to-buster-posey-hardcover","title":"28: A Photographic Tribute to Buster Posey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad Mangin\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eBrian Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBuster Posey\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLongtime sports photographer Brad Mangin teams up with Buster Posey himself in this visual celebration of the star catcher's twelve seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Packed with over 150 photographs, \u003ci\u003e28: A Photographic Tribute to Buster Posey\u003c\/i\u003e captures Buster's entire career, from the first time he stepped foot onto the field for the Giants back in 2009 all the way to his final at-bat in 2021. One of the most beloved players in Giants history, the rookie catcher helped carry the franchise to its first World Series championship in San Francisco in 2010, and from there, the rising star carried the Giants to win two more World Series in 2012 and 2014--all brilliantly documented by Mangin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With an introduction from veteran sportswriter and San Francisco radio host Brian Murphy, along with essays from Buster and his teammates, managers, and other sports luminaries--including Mike Krukow \u0026amp; Duane Kuiper, Bruce Bochy, Matt Cain, Brandon Crawford, Gabe Kapler, Hunter Pence, Sergio Romo, Logan Webb, and Barry Zito--\u003ci\u003e28\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Buster's illustrious career from the heartfelt perspective of those who know him best. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Off the field, Buster used his platform to help children, and now his legacy continues to transform lives. He and his wife, Kristen, created and nurtured BP28, a charity that has raised over $4 million since 2016 in its endeavor to improve outcomes and raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Kristen also shares that story here, and a portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit their foundation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Mangin \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance sports photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He shot his first San Francisco Giants game in 1987 for the \u003ci\u003eContra Costa Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Mangin worked for legendary sports photographer Neil Leifer as a staffer at the \u003ci\u003eNational Sports Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, shot ten \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e covers, and photographed twenty World Series. He donated his archive of over 120,000 baseball photographs to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Previously, Mangin and Brian Murphy coauthored \u003ci\u003eWorth the Wait\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), \u003ci\u003eNever. Say. Die.\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), and \u003ci\u003eChampionship Blood\u003c\/i\u003e (2014). Mangin also published \u003ci\u003eInstant Baseball: The Baseball Instagrams of Brad Mangin\u003c\/i\u003e in 2013. He lives in Pleasanton, California, with his cat Willie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Murphy \u003c\/b\u003eis the cohost of the popular Murph \u0026amp; Mac morning show on KNBR 104.5\/680, the flagship of the San Francisco Giants. Prior to joining KNBR in 2004, Murphy was a sportswriter for fifteen years for the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSanta Rosa Press Democrat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He coauthored \u003ci\u003eWorth the Wait\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNever. Say. Die.\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChampionship Bloo\u003c\/i\u003ed with Brad Mangin. Murphy has also written \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Giants: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco 49ers: From Kezar to Levis\u003c\/i\u003e, and coauthored \u003ci\u003eThe Last Putt: Two Teams, One Dream, and a Freshman Named Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e. The UCLA graduate lives in the North Bay with his wife, Candace, and two sons, Declan and Rory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 11.25 x 8.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766084239648,"sku":"9781951836962","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a03a6b1bd2aacd996a9179ad4b796d61.webp?v=1780285048","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/28-a-photographic-tribute-to-buster-posey-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}