Reviews
The lives of the players and the spirit of the game are seldom more in evidence than before the umpire yells “Play Ball.” Those precious moments have been captured by photographer Scott Mlyn in Before the Game, a book that goes to the very core of baseball.
Bryant Gumbel, NBC’s Today show, June 22, 1988
This lovely collection of pictures isolates those long, languid hours before the cheering starts. In the clubhouse, behind the batting cage and up in the stands, photographer Mlyn finds those baseball moments that contain essences.
Daniel Okrent, USA Today, July 7, 1988
The photographs are beautiful. There is an inwardness to this book about baseball which I really love. Slow and meditative…but mixed with the gaiety. How I love the photographs of laughter. I have not yet read Rubin but I have dwelt on your photographs.
Donald Hall, poet, author, and former U.S. Poet Laureate, 1988
This book of photographs by Scott Mlyn captures the game’s special charm and allure and suggests why baseball is the subject of so much literary attention.
Business Week, June 20, 1988
A unique atmosphere captured by Scott Mlyn and Louis Rubin.
The New York Times, May 22, 1988
Photo essays on baseball have been around almost as long as the game itself, but this one takes a refreshing new tack. It would be difficult to miss the point after viewing Mlyn’s striking black and white photos. In a season rife with good baseball books, this tranquil, contemplative little volume just may be the one with the most impact.
Booklist, June 15, 1988
Many of these photos are wonderful, some of them are superb. Thanks to Mlyn and his well-traveled camera, we are treated to an inside look at America’s favorite pastime.
Seamus Kersten, Book Break, Chicago TV, November 1, 1988
The photos are among the finest I’ve ever seen in a sports book. I can’t say enough about the photos – they’re terrific. Super stuff.
Barry Palmer, The Union Leader, Manchester, NH, October 28, 1988
An enticing look at pre-game rituals on and off the field—evokes the magical pull of baseball for its myriad fans.
Reference Books Bulletin, 1988
Baseball has been the subject of many coffee-table books. This year’s winner is Before the Game…
Rod Beaton, USA Today, May 19, 1988
The lives of the players and the spirit of the game are seldom more in evidence than before the umpire yells “Play Ball.” Those precious moments have been captured by photographer Scott Mlyn in Before the Game, a book that goes to the very core of baseball.
Bryant Gumbel, NBC’s Today show, June 22, 1988
This lovely collection of pictures isolates those long, languid hours before the cheering starts. In the clubhouse, behind the batting cage and up in the stands, photographer Mlyn finds those baseball moments that contain essences.
Daniel Okrent, USA Today, July 7, 1988
The photographs are beautiful. There is an inwardness to this book about baseball which I really love. Slow and meditative…but mixed with the gaiety. How I love the photographs of laughter. I have not yet read Rubin but I have dwelt on your photographs.
Donald Hall, poet, author, and former U.S. Poet Laureate, 1988
This book of photographs by Scott Mlyn captures the game’s special charm and allure and suggests why baseball is the subject of so much literary attention.
Business Week, June 20, 1988
A unique atmosphere captured by Scott Mlyn and Louis Rubin.
The New York Times, May 22, 1988
Photo essays on baseball have been around almost as long as the game itself, but this one takes a refreshing new tack. It would be difficult to miss the point after viewing Mlyn’s striking black and white photos. In a season rife with good baseball books, this tranquil, contemplative little volume just may be the one with the most impact.
Booklist, June 15, 1988
Many of these photos are wonderful, some of them are superb. Thanks to Mlyn and his well-traveled camera, we are treated to an inside look at America’s favorite pastime.
Seamus Kersten, Book Break, Chicago TV, November 1, 1988
The photos are among the finest I’ve ever seen in a sports book. I can’t say enough about the photos – they’re terrific. Super stuff.
Barry Palmer, The Union Leader, Manchester, NH, October 28, 1988
An enticing look at pre-game rituals on and off the field—evokes the magical pull of baseball for its myriad fans.
Reference Books Bulletin, 1988
Baseball has been the subject of many coffee-table books. This year’s winner is Before the Game…
Rod Beaton, USA Today, May 19, 1988