Eliot Asinof and the Truth of the Game

<p> The late Eliot Asinof (1919-2008) renowned author of <I>Eight Men Out</I> on which the movie version was later based also wrote 14 other full length books including 4 more on baseball. In addition he produced countless articles interviews short stories and screenplays in a writing career spanning over half a century. This is the first detailed critical study for both his baseball and non-baseball output. His entire oeuvre is explored as well as pertinent themes major characters and the current status of his literary reputation. A major addition to the scholarly work on this minor-league baseball player turned author.</p>