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 […]
Check out my latest book, Tennis Players as Works of Art, now available on Amazon. Called “madly ambitious” and named one its 5 featured books of 2024 in the category of Art/Imagination/Creativity by Publisher’s Weekly Booklife, Tennis Players as Works of Art has also been named “One of the Best Books we Read in 2024” […]
Just wanted to announce an upcoming book reading and signing in Fayetteville, AR for Tennis Players as Works of Art, which will be released on Dec. 3. This book includes the work of 45 artists and will be housed in the collections of the Wimbledon Museum library and in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Please […]
Check out my latest book, Tennis Players as Works of Art, now available on Amazon. Called “madly ambitious” and named one its 5 featured books of 2024 in the category of Art/Imagination/Creativity by Publisher’s Weekly Booklife, Tennis Players as Works of Art has also been named “One of the Best Books we Read in 2024” […]
I saw these moving Remembrance Flags at the Bocage tournament in Baton Rouge last week. Keith Richardson, one of the top national players in the 70 and over division, puts these flags up at each tournament he plays. He explains their meaning below: Below are a few more pics of the many flags that were […]
Note on “Tennis Trails” (from Apeksha’s website): My collection of 6 AI-generated images of tennis courts explores the unique landscapes and environments in which this sport can be played. From lush greens to rugged deserts, these digitally created scenes push the boundaries of what we traditionally associate with a tennis court. Trail 1: In the […]
Coco’s Backhand, her money shot. Bessie Smith’s voice. When you heard that voice, as they said of Armstrong’s trumpet, “you put your money down.” Coco flying to her first grand slam title at the US Open in NYC where people on subways see Ringgold’s heroes and heroines– performers, painters, athletes, activists, writers—all “Flying Home” to […]
Check out my latest book, Tennis Players as Works of Art, now available on Amazon. Called “madly ambitious” and named one its 5 featured books of 2024 in the category of Art/Imagination/Creativity by Publisher’s Weekly Booklife, Tennis Players as Works of Art has also been named “One of the Best Books we Read in 2024” […]
Check out my latest book, Tennis Players as Works of Art, now available on Amazon. Called “madly ambitious” and named one its 5 featured books of 2024 in the category of Art/Imagination/Creativity by Publisher’s Weekly Booklife, Tennis Players as Works of Art has also been named “One of the Best Books we Read in 2024” […]
Listened to the new Ash Barty biography while driving eight hours to Austin. She hated traveling to tournaments. That’s why she quit tennis as a top junior prospect. That’s why she quit the second time when she was just 25 and the #1 player in the world. Only one in a million would do that. […]