Just wanted to announce that Independent Book Review named Tennis Players as Works of Art as one of the “Best Books We Read in 2024.” It was the only sports book on the list. Here is the review:
Like a museum exhibit in a book—an impressive collection of art and prose celebrating tennis.
It took seven years for David Linebarger to assemble this collection of nearly seventy artworks by over forty artists, all directly connected to the sport of tennis. Each one is augmented by a brief page or two of original writing, with some quotes and excerpts creatively sprinkled in.
This book packs in a lot. Facts and biographical information mix comfortably with emotions spanning joy, anger, sadness, frustration, and even pathos. The common thread is a reverence for a sport anyone can play that comes across as genuine, not sentimental.
Tennis Players as Works of Art is as rewarding as an absorbing museum exhibit, without having to leave your sofa or armchair. And not just for tennis aficionados.
Tennis Players as Works of Art is available in both hardback and paperback on Amazon and Waterstones and many other places. It was just released on Dec. 3, 2024.
6 replies on “Tennis Players as Works of Art one of the “Best Books We Read in 2024” (IBR)”
Congrats, David. We are proud of you and appreciate you promoting the sport that we love in such a great way! Great job!
Greg Fess
Congratulations!!
I saw on Scott Kish’s Facebook page that you included some of his paintings. It looks like a beautiful book. Maggie
An absolute joy to read! Being a tennis player, David’s collection, interpretation, and comments on each piece of art is a gift!
Great job Dave
Jackie and Don
Congratulations!