In 2008 he was honored for his outstanding contribution to time inc. Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated and over 40 of his photographs have graced the cover of time magazine. Beginning in 1960 as a freelancer, his pictures began regularly appearing in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, time and, most often, sports illustrated. Neil leifer is a recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography and of the britton hadden lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to time inc. Jun 22, 2010 neil leifers iconic photograph of the moment, in 1965, when ali stood over liston, shouting, get up and fight, sucker during his long career, neil leifer has amassed a portfolio of brilliant sports photographs and shot more than 200 magazine covers. The golden age of american football by neil leifer photographer, jim murray contributions by, gabriel schechter contributions by online at alibris. The day he got the shotalan ameches gamewinning sudden death touchdownwas leifer s 16th birthday. The golden age of baseball 2007 is a collection of leifers baseball photographs of the 1960s and 1970s, the golden age of baseball. Neil leifer, jim murray, gabriel schechter hardcover in slipcase, 15. This book features the most memorable moments since the birth of pro football in america. The golden age of american football photo by neil leifer. His most recent books, ballet in the dirt and guts and glory, published by taschen, showcase 50 years of photographing major league baseball and professional football.
Nov 21, 2011 neil leifer scores again with guts and glory 09212011 11. Neil leifer photography iconic sports photos for sale. Revered by sports fans everywhere, this collection of leifers bestknown images conveys the passion, excitement, and thrills of the game at its finest. Neil leifer by neil leifer, jim murray waterstones. Sports, his 1978 abrams book, is considered by many to be the quintessential sports photography book and was the first of its kind. Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 19581978 book. I am not the biggest fan of football but i love seeing images of it. The book is loaded with absolutely amazing photographs with some being large pull out.
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The good people at taschen have decided to show us more of sports photographer neil leifers work, and this is a very good thing. E golden age football here come the texas longhorns vol. Neil leifer is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography. As was said earlier, there is a legitimate chance that neil is the greatest sports photographer 4 to have ever held a camera in his hands. The golden age of american football 19581978 image 12. The golden age of american football 19581978 limited edition taschen books. Although his movies are borderline flawless, leifer s photographies remain the definite focal point of his career. Leifer has published 15 books, including ballet in the dirt. This title collects some the best of leifers best, culled from over 10,000 rolls of film on the sport. Tittle looking to pass versus the washington redskins at dc stadium. Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager.
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The golden age of american football 19581978 image 9 neil leifer. Neil leifer, the golden age of american football, 1958. Leifer has published 16 books, 9 of which have been collections of his sports photographs. The sports photographer of his generation, neil leifer s images of football and baseball capture the glory and the tragedies of the field and pitch. The golden age of american football 19581978 image 10 neil leifer. His two most recent, ballet in the dirt and guts and glory both published by taschen, showcase the very best of leifers professional baseball and football photographs. Gabriel schechter and a great selection of related books. Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager and he hasnt put down a camera since. Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The goldern age of american football by neil leifer, 9783836500302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 17, 2014 guts and glory is a small cross section of his photos that cover the nfl from 19581978. Super mario and neil leifers classic nfl photographs.
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In 1958, journalist neil leifer took the picture that remains one of his most famous to this day. Neil leifer, jim murray, gabriel schechter, nina weiner. Leifer has published 16 books, nine of which have been collections of his iconic sports photos. Sports, his 1978 abrams book, is considered by many to be the quintessential sports photography book. The golden age of american football 19581978 neil leifer. In his book relentless, he describes the special mix. Bob costas in 1958, journalist neil leifer took the picture that remains one of his most famous to this day. No pain, no gain the most memorable moments since the birth of pro football in america. Guts and glory the golden age of american football abebooks. Longtime sports photographer neil leifer, probably best known for his years with sports illustrated, has periodically published collections of his excellent work. Neil leifer became a professional photographer while still in his teens. The best of sports photographer neil leifer s 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished images. The best of sports photographer neil leifers 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished images. Neil leifer s sports stars 9780385195621 by leifer, neil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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