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Homespun Stories of The King
By Chris Rodell, Foreword by Gary Player
SPORTS & RECREATION
240 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB
Trade Paper, $19.00 (US $19.00) (CA $25.00)
ISBN 9781629375687
Rights: WOR
Triumph Books (May 2018)
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Arnold Palmer
Homespun Stories of The King
By Chris Rodell / Foreword by Gary Player
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450, s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
Each sport has its heroes, those unique talents whose exploits become modern mythology to those who follow in their footsteps. Even as their records fall, these special athletes retain their status as legends. Their names transcend sport, as their successes and personalities etch their place in history. Nobody represents this rarified iconic status more than Arnold Palmer.
In Arnold Palmer: Homespun Stories of The King (Triumph Books, May 15, 2018), Latrobe, PA resident and personal friend of Palmer’s Chris Rodell offers a new take on the legendary figure. Drawing on more than 100 interviews conducted over decades of acquaintance, Rodell delves into Palmer’s character away from the game, examining Palmer’s relationship to his hometown and its people. The insights and anecdotes showcase a different side of Palmer, giving fans a glimpse of the King passing up his throne for a barstool, Magnolia Lane for Main Street and the big stage for the small town. Highlights include:
Arnold Palmer: Homespun Stories of The King introduces fans not to the iconic personality they’ve long admired, but to the neighbor they never knew. Rodell’s perspective is equal parts journalism and fan mail, combining a professional approach with a relatable, accessible voice. Both golf historians and the younger generation of fans will find value in this enlightening, engaging portrait of Palmer. No golfer’s library is complete without it.
About the Author:
Chris Rodell's writing has appeared in publications including Sports Illustrated, Esquire, Men's Health, Golf and Arnold Palmer's Kingdom Magazine.
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