April 12, 2017
Peter E. Randall Publisher is pleased to announce that the newest book by Tom Zappala and Ellen Zappala, The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs, was awarded top honors at the 29th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards ceremony in Portland, Oregon on April 8, 2017.
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) annually recognizes excellence in book editorial content and design with their prestigious Benjamin Franklin awards. These awards, which include fifty-five categories, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers.
A gold medalist in the sports book category, The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs was released nationally in 2016 by Peter E. Randall Publisher to excellent reviews. This beautiful coffee table book showcases the most desirable signatures in the history of our National Pastime while detailing the professional and personal story of the men who signed their names on the sweet spot.
Selected by highly regarded autograph experts using criteria including rarity, historical importance, and popularity, the autographs chosen for the "Top 100" are the most sought-after signatures in the hobby. From Ruth to Jeter and all of the greats in between, the players included in the book represent a cross section of baseball history.
The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs includes individual autograph analysis by PSA/DNA Authentication Services experts to educate the reader in the specific characteristics of each of these special signatures and what to look for when hunting for the real deal.
Written by Tom and Ellen Zappala, with contributions by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) president Joe Orlando and sportswriter John Molori, The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs is illustrated with original autograph images on a variety of mediums along with images of the player who signed that very desirable autograph. In some cases the player images appear on a period photo or baseball card, but in many cases the player images are original works by renowned sports artist Arthur K. Miller.
The book is available on: www.greatestbaseballautographs.com, and Amazon.com.
Other books authored by the Zappalas include the award-winning baseball books, The Cracker Jack Collection: Baseball's Prized Players, and The T206 Collection: The Players & Their Stories. The Zappalas also co-authored Nardo: Memoirs of a Boxing Champion, the autobiography of former Welterweight Champion Tony DeMarco.
Article provided by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) at www.PSAcard.com