Playing With Trains: A Passion Beyond Scale [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Posey, Sam

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ISBN 10: 0812971264 ISBN 13: 9780812971262

Casa editrice: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005

Riassunto

A former Grand Priz racer and Emmy Award-winning sportswriter examines the human love affair with model railroading, detailing his own panoramic layout, a model based on the historic Colorado Midland, and describing how his hobby has led to unexpected friendships, its impact on personal and family relationships, and the lost world of the steam engine. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"Sam Posey's volume of grand passions and Lilliputian vehicles offers all the satisfactions of a great rail journey through soaring, unspoiled American terrain." -- Michael Pollan

"This book deals with toys, but it's really about a man's inner life. It's bright and touching and shows a subversive sense of humor." -Paul Newman

"With the empathy and insight that could only come from a true hobbyist, PLAYING WITH TRAINS takes the reader on a trip through the model railroading world and introduces us to some of the hobby's most interesting personalities. The journey is personal, friendly and welcoming, and I found it immensely enjoyable." -Terry D. Thompson, Editor, Model Railroader Magazine
From the Hardcover edition.

L'autore:

SAM POSEY was a professional race car driver for nearly twenty years. His career highlights include a fifth place in the Indianapolis 500 and a win in the Twelve Hours of Sebring. After retiring from the track, Posey became a commentator for ABC, winning an Emmy Award in sportswriting for Trans Antarctica, the International Expedition. His first book, The Mudge Pond Express, describes his racing days. He lives above his train layout in northwestern Connecticut, with his wife and two children.
From the Hardcover edition.

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• Editore: Random House Trade Paperbacks
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0812971264
• ISBN 13: 9780812971262
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256