

Luxury book publisher Assouline presents a broad spectrum of subjects for avid book collectors, ranging from animal and city collections to new entries in the ongoing Classics Collection. These editions are joined by Assouline’s ‘Basketball: The Impossible Collection’, which celebrates the art of America’s most beloved sport.


With over one hundred stunning illustrations and photographs spread over 220 pages, Assouline’s ‘Basketball: The Impossible Collection’ is a must for basketball and general sporting fans. Covering one hundred of basketball’s most iconic historical moments, it’s an invaluable reference point for anyone interested in exploring the game’s exciting past.


The book covers the NBA’s vibrant past through archive black-and-white and color photographs of significant basketball events. These historical images are complemented by insightful commentary from renowned journalist Howard Beck, who firsthand experienced many of the games covered in the book.
Beck’s pedigree as a sporting journalist and commentator is unsurpassed. The writer’s background includes work at The Ringer since 1997. His coverage of the Lakers and Knicks for the New York Times shows a penetrating fascination with the sport, and he has also contributed to Sports Illustrated.
Assouline’s ‘Basketball: The Impossible Collection’ is a veritable who’s who of basketball’s most influential stars. Old-school legends like Will Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, and Michael Jordan grace its high-quality pages. Pin-sharp photographs showcase their defining performances, from slam dunks to championship-winning buzzer-beaters.
Presented in a beautifully hand-crafted embossed rubber volume, Assouline’s ‘Basketball: The Impossible Collection’ is a welcome addition to any library of sporting history books.
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