About the book
Evel Knievel, the father of extreme sports, was a high-flying daredevil. He was the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship, and represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was this man in red, white, and blue?
With characteristic flair and insight, Leigh Montville delves into Knievel’s amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side, exploring Knievel’s complicated and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. With this all-American saga, Montville has delivered another definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.
Editions of Evel
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385527453
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780767930529
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385533676
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307738936
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307738950
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307738943
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307738929
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Evel Knievel, the father of extreme sports, was a high-flying daredevil. He was the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship, and represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was this man in red, white, and blue?
With characteristic flair and insight, Leigh Montville delves into Knievel’s amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side, exploring Knievel’s complicated and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. With this all-American saga, Montville has delivered another definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evel about?
Evel Knievel, the father of extreme sports, was a high-flying daredevil. He was the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship, and represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was this man in red, white, and blue?
With characteristic flair and insight, Leigh Montville delves into Knievel’s amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side, exploring Knievel’s complicated and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. With this all-American saga, Montville has delivered another definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Evel?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: sport
Where can I read a sample of Evel?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385527453
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Evel?
Leigh Montville
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Evel is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385527453) and paperback(ISBN 9780767930529) and ebook(ISBN 9780385533676) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307738936) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307738950) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307738943) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307738929)
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