The big event in the baseball world is tonight’s 2023 Home Run Derby. Curious how the Home Run Derby because a huge part of baseball culture? The roots go way back, detailed in Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies, by Andy Strasberg. (more…)
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Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies now available
We have an August Publications book release to share, as we’re excited about the availability of Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies by master storyteller Andy Strasberg. (more…)
Now on sale: My 1961
Aaron Judge has enjoyed a drama-free environment in his pursuit of the AL home-run record, the opposite of what Roger Maris experienced during his dramatic run–and for $5, My 1961 is yours, to experience all the drama and history of the era. (more…)
August in August: Buy one, get one free on My 1961
We’ve offered the August in August promotion to our August Publications newsletter subscribers, and now we’re offering it to you: Buy one copy of My 1961 and receive a second copy free of charge. (more…)
Flash sale: Take 30 percent off August Pubs books
For a limited time, take 30 percent off all August Publications books, including Jesse Goldberg-Strassler’s The Baseball Thesaurus, Andy Strasberg’s My 1961 and our popular spring-training guides. (more…)
Check out our Cyber Monday special: Signed copies of select titles!
We have some book news for you: Our Cyber Monday sale began today, and we’re offering a limited supply of signed books from Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Andy Strasberg and Rick Gosselin! (more…)
Now shipping: My 1961
We’ve shipped out hundreds of copies of My 1961 since they arrived from the printer last Friday, and now it’s time to order yours! (more…)
Shipping this week: My 1961
It’s been printed and on its way to our offices: My 1961, a memoir of a notable season where Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s “unbreakable record” and a 13-year-old fan lived through a remarkable era in American history. (more…)