The Arena: Inside the Tailgating, Ticket-Scalping, Mascot-Racing, Dubiously Funded, and Possibly Haunted Monuments of American Sport - Rilegato

Kohan, Rafi

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ISBN 10: 163149127X ISBN 13: 9781631491276

Casa editrice: Liveright Pub Corp, 2022

Riassunto

The ArenaBeginning with the "old-timers," Kohan pays his respects to Chicago’s ivy-laced Wrigley and Green Bay’s lovable Lambeau, which have creakily adjusted to the twenty-first century while maintaining those age-old quirks fans have prized for generations. Juxtaposing these cherished time capsules with mighty new mammoths like Dallas’s shiny AT&T Stadium, Kohan examines the often-punishing realities of how they are built, from architectural ambition to controversial funding and political strong-arming.Meanwhile, just outside the turnstiles of these commercial cathedrals, whole ecosystems flourish, buzzing with charming merch men and cutthroat ticket scalpers. Trips to Cleveland’s Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena illuminate such shadow economies, revealing the remarkable impact a team—and even just a single player (yes, we’re looking at you, LeBron James)—can have on an entire city. With infectious enthusiasm and wit, Kohan also explores the behind-the-scenes logistics and deeply ingrained traditions within these bustling facilities, cracking open a secret world of unforgettable characters—groundskeepers, mascots, halftime performers—who work tirelessly to make the live event worth the price of admission.The Arena

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Liveright Pub Corp
• Data di pubblicazione: 2022
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 163149127X
• ISBN 13: 9781631491276
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 401
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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