rtandler Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Here's the press release for my new book. I have it on sale now but don't go order it yet. Later today, tomorrow at the latest, look for a "READ ME" post that will detail how Extremeskins members can get a special discount AND help out a couple of charities at the same time. Thanks, Rich Tandler The Redskins Chronicle takes a journey through 72 years of Redskins history New book offers unique insights plus 1,040 games __________________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that George Preston Marshall once challenged President Kennedy to a debate? Or that the Redskins nearly traded Darrell Green to the Broncos in 1989? Rich Tandler wanted to come up with the best way to tell stories like these and other interesting events that happened along the way in the history of the Washington Redskins. After a dozen years of work, he has done it. The result of Tandler's efforts was The Redskins Chronicle, A Journey Through the History of the Washington Redskins 1937-2008. The book has an original account of every game during that time period (a total of 1,040 games). But, as they say in the infomercials, wait, there's more. Woven among the game accounts is the story of what went on between the games. The hirings and firings, the fruitful drafts and the blockbuster trades, the big events and the shakeups at the top of the organization all are written about in the pages of the book. Those elements are important in relating rich history of the franchise but the little things that happened along the way also help to paint the picture. "In The Redskins Chronicle I included a lot of anecdotes, things that happened that give us insights into personalities and about the organization," said Tandler. "For example, there's a story in there about Joe Gibbs during his first stint with the team fretting about a building that's about to be constructed next to Redskins Park. He worries that the opposition would have a spying perch thanks to the new neighbor. Then he admits that he can't tell how many stories the building will be from the blueprints. It's vintage Joe Gibbs." Ray Flaherty is another Hall of Fame Redskins coach and you can see why if you read The Redskins Chronicle. As recounted in the book, he liked to put his players through tough Monday practices--the day after a win! Tandler's first book, The Redskins From A to Z, was published in 2002 and it was composed of original accounts of every game the team played from when it came to Washington in 1937 through the 2001 season. That book, the first of its kind, was wildly popular among hard-core Redskins fans and members of the media found it to be a valuable resource. But Tandler took a good look at it and, while justifiably proud of having crafted a collection of over 900 game accounts, he knew it needed more. "It was like I'd built a great, big house but it wasn't furnished. There was nothing on the walls, no carpets," Tandler said. "A to Z was a good book, it was functional, but it wasn't a finished product." The Redskins Chronicle is that finished product. The book's mix of game accounts and anecdotes is difficult to envision. That's why there is a good selection of excerpts available at the book's website, RedskinsChronicle.com. "This is a unique book and I know that fans will want to try before they buy," said Tandler. "I have several seasons worth of excerpts posted on the site so that folks can see what the book is all about." The Redskins Chronicle currently is in the printing process. It's being published by Tandler's company, Game by Game Sports Media. While it is being printed, they are offering discounted pricing and autographed first editions, and are holding drawings for free books from the publishing company's collection of titles. Fans who want to be among the very first to get their hands on The Redskins Chronicle and take advantage of these pre-publication specials can go to http://RedskinsChronicle.com. Tandler has been an avid follower of the Redskins since 1966. The Redskins Chronicle is his fourth book following The Redskins from A to Z, Gut Check: The Complete History of Coach Joe Gibbs' Washington Redskins, and Hokie Games: Virginia Tech Football Game by Game 1945-2006. He is available for interviews, Q&A's, and online chats about the book and about any and all topics concerning the Washington Redskins, past and present. You can contact him at rtandler@comcast.net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks Rich. I'll look out for the discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Best of luck with the launch Rich- I look forward to reading it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskns21 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I've got to admit, I had no idea you had another book in the works. Looking forward to getting my hands on this book though! Thanks for the link Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Best of luck to you...having read "A to Z" cover to cover, I have no doubt this one will be fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Congrats on finishing it! Keep us updated.... Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Looks pretty cool and Rich Tandler's Redskins credentials are impeccable - so this should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 good luck with the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'll be adding this to my collection so my future kids will have a solid account for the 'Skins! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins_44 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Will there be autographed copies (by the author, of course) of the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Will there be autographed copies (by the author, of course) of the book? If the original post is to long to read, imagine how tough the book will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novato Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Will it ship to Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Looking forward to it. BEEN looking forward to it for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Brown #43 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Congrats Rich...definitely looking forward to the book. I love my Skins history. As an aside, I still recall Rich replying with "great first post" to my first-ever ES post way back in '02. He's been on my good side ever since. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Awesome! Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Looks like it'll be an incredible book....can't wait for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I loved Gut Check in 2004. I actually keep the book as a desk top reference. Rich is the world's leading authority on Redskins history. Looking forward to the new publication. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Looks to be an excellent book! Good luck on the release, and I'll be looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 YES!!! This year's Christmas presents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Jimbo - hate to point out the obvious, but your sig is way too verticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtandler Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks for the kind words, folks. Instead of rambling on let me get back to work on getting it set up so you can buy the thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtandler Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hey, just wanted to let you know that I called a audible on one of the aspects of the ES book offer and I have to make some changes, so it'll be this afternoon or tonight before I have the details posted here. Thanks again for your support, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I wish I could write a book:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtandler Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 I wish I could write a book:( I wish I could tell you that only true geniuses could do it. But that's not true. You just have to have an idea and put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1LV1CT0RY Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sweet, I live in Midlothian over in Smoketree. Can I get an autographed copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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