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Dead Solid Perfect - by Dan Jenkins (Paperback)

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  • The legendary golf novel, rereleased in a special edition with a new foreword by the author.
  • About the Author: Dan Jenkins is the author of several novels and nonfiction books, including Rude Behavior, Semi-Tough, and Fairways and Greens.
  • 256 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Sports

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About the Book



Don Imus said it best: "Dan Jenkins is a comic genius." And nowhere is that genius more evident than in this uproarious 1974 novel about life on the PGA tour. This special 26th anniversary edition includes a new Foreword by the author.



Book Synopsis



The legendary golf novel, rereleased in a special edition with a new foreword by the author.

Don Imus said it best: "Dan Jenkins is a comic genius." And nowhere is that genius more evident than in Dead Solid Perfect, his uproarious 1974 novel about life on the PGA Tour. To some, Kenny Lee Puckett, the star of Jenkins's ribald saga, is a more important figure in the history of golf than Bobby Jones himself.



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"Dan Jenkins is a comic genius."
--Don Imus

Praise for Dead Solid Perfect

"This is vintage Jenkins--profane, outrageous, and sharp-eyed in its parody of the overblown world of big-time golf. It is also distinguished by a climactic golf match that may be the funniest scene he's ever written."
--Newsweek

"Dan Jenkins is the nearest thing to Ring Lardner this generation has ever seen. No one has captured the essential lunacy of the twentieth-century sports (and TV) scene as accurately and hilariously as this."
--Los Angeles Times

"Jenkins is hilarious, providing more laughs per page than any other writer in the 'bidness.'"
--People



About the Author



Dan Jenkins is the author of several novels and nonfiction books, including Rude Behavior, Semi-Tough, and Fairways and Greens. He is the sponsor of his own charity golf tournament, The Dan Jenkins Goat Hills Partnership, which attracts players from around the world. His column in Golf Digest remains its most popular feature. Jenkins divides his time between Fort Worth, Texas, and New York City.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.53 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: .63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Sports
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Dan Jenkins
Language: English
Street Date: April 18, 2000
TCIN: 94419799
UPC: 9780385498852
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-2711
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.73 inches length x 5.53 inches width x 8.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.63 pounds
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Q: What is the main theme of the novel?

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  • A: The novel humorously explores life on the PGA tour, capturing the eccentricities of golf and its players.

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Q: Who is the main character in this book?

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  • A: The main character is Kenny Lee Puckett, who is portrayed as a significant figure in golf's history.

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Q: What genre does this book fall under?

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  • A: This book is categorized under fiction and literature, specifically within the sports sub-genre.

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Q: What distinguishes this edition of the book?

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  • A: This edition includes a new foreword written by the author, adding fresh insights to the classic text.

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Q: When was this novel originally published?

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  • A: The novel was originally published in 1974 and has undergone a special re-release for its 26th anniversary.

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