Is Pollack done with his series?

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Is the Johnson dual set his masterpiece and Mic drop? Is it worth doing a Willard episode.... Or is a Dempsey edition too hard to resist (and would he add as much to his story as so many books have already covered this ground)...
     
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  2. Reason123

    Reason123 Not here for the science fiction. Full Member

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    In the Jack Johnson The Reign Pollack says he won't be going passed Johnson. Too bad I would've liked to see Willard and Dempsey.
     
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  3. Mendoza

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    I never heard of a good Willard book. Give him some time, I think he'll pen it.
     
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  4. mcvey

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    I spoke to him a while ago he said he was definitely taking a rest, he is doing a lot of refereeing etc and the books take up so much time with the research he does.Then again as you say he might not be that enthralled by Jess Willard.
     
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    No way he can resist a Dempsey book (or 2) for too long... That temptation has got to be too great. I hope so at least.
     
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  6. Mendoza

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    A well researched Dempsey book could really ruffle some feathers.

    Since there is a lot of film/video interviews on Dempsey, the artistic liberties would need to be at a minimum.
     
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Its a wonder so many hacky books on Dempsey have been published.
     
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  8. reznick

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    The new Willard book is pretty good.
    Not Pollack level, but it has lots of new and good information. And has a pretty objective tone, and often provides numerous sides to a story.
     
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  9. Seamus

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    Didnt even know that existed until now.
     
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  10. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Highly recommended.
     
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  11. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    He has covered 7 champions, only one of whom has had 2 volumes covering his life and career.
     
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  12. McGrain

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    He might just be fatigued, but really, what's the point? Willard's hardly going to be worth his while in terms of readership and there are already a lot of books about Dempsey.

    Totally makes sense for him to stop now, although a great shame.
     
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  13. mcvey

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    Labours of love ,until they become just labours.
     
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  14. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I have not been overly satisfied with any of the Dempsey bios. I actually prefer the autobio because it best capture his spirit but I would love to read a meticulously researched analysis of his career.
     
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  15. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I can't see him continuing tbh.

    Eventually a hobby this intense becomes a chore. Initially you'd sit there before all the research and wanna get stuck in, after a while though you'd dread it.

    I'm sure when it comes to looking at records and resume we've all had the same feeling at some point.
     
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