{"title":"George Plimpton","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Plimpton's works offer a unique blend of sports writing and immersive storytelling, capturing the spirit of athletic competition with wit and insight. Readers can expect engaging narratives that delve into the lives of athletes and the nuances of sports culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books often explore the personal challenges and triumphs within the sporting world, providing thoughtful reflections that resonate beyond the game itself. For those interested in the human side of sports, Plimpton's writing is both compelling and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bogey-man-by-george-plimpton-9780224100267","title":"The Bogey Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when an average golf player joins the professional circuit for a month? George Plimpton finds out in this masterpiece of sports writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003ePaper Lion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a weekend athlete—of average skill at best—joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton spent a month of self-imposed torture on the PGA tour to find out, meeting amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bogey Man\u003c\/em\u003e we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences—frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling—from the first tee to the last green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599123792108,"sku":"9780224100267","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780224100267-the-bogey-man.jpg?v=1777973871"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/george-plimpton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}