"Tennis Players as Works of Art" wins IPPY Award

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  • jimlosaltos
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2011
    • 4146
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    "Tennis Players as Works of Art" wins IPPY Award

    Nice surprise this morning. The book "Tennis Players as Works" of Art by David Linebarger​, published by
    ​Atmospherepress​, was awarded first place in General Nonfiction at the largest international competition for indie books.​

    David's book was earlier named one of eight "Outstanding Books of the Year" (Original Concept) at the 2025 IPPY Awards and was selected as the Book of the Year by Inside Tennis Magazine​. The book features nearly 70 artworks -- including one of mine! -- (paintings, sketches, photography, graffiti) from over 40 artists, covering topics such as "[Wimbledon Stories," "Backhands," and "Bad Boys".

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    Here's my spread.
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    • jimlosaltos
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 4146
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      I'd be remiss if I didn't post a link to David's book with an order link

      Tennis Players as Works of Art, by David Linebarger | Atmosphere Press
      https://atmospherepress.com/books/tennis-players-as-works-of-art-by-david-linebarger/
      Imagine Roger Federer's tennis as a classic Greek sculpture and Rafael Nadal's as prehistoric cave paintings. Picture Lady Pink, the first lady of graffiti, painting Serena Williams. How many ways can a tennis player be a work of art? Drawing on expertise as a Professor of Humanities and a nationally ranked tennis player, David Linebarger delves into this intriguing question. In his exploration through art, literature, music, religion, and mythology, Linebarger examines the boundaries between athleticism and artistic expression. Over forty contemporary artists contribute their unique perspectives, adding depth and diversity to the discussion. Each short piece in this collection is creative, lyrical, insightful, and occasionally surprising. Through Linebarger's narrative and the artists' visions, readers will discover a new lens through which to view tennis-a sport elevated to the realm of cultural and artistic significance. Tennis Players as Works of Art promises to transform your understanding of tennis, revealing the sport as a canvas where athleticism and creativity converge in unexpected and profound ways.

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