Announcement: Cubs Forever

February 29, 2008

From the Chicago Sun Times, this report of a local TV documentary on the WGN-Cubs 60-year relationship. An accompanying book, Cubs Forever, is due out from Triumph Books this spring.

This leads to an observation on the recent trend towards “copy-cat” books that use the same format tailored to each team. For example, in addition to the book on the Cubs, Triumph has published similar editions for the titles The Chicago-based company also has a series on “_____” Essentials: Everything You Need to Know to be a Fan for several major league clubs, as well as “______” Forever, which takes a more nostalgic look at a particular ball club’s history (including the Cubs). Their latest “series” is The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from _______ History. So far this imprint includes The Indians, Pirates, Tigers, Twins, and Reds.

Naturally, such specific titles are more suited to fans of the teams in the title rather than general followers of the game, although Triumph is one of the better sports-centric publisher.
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