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Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in GolfCharlie Sifford loved golf, but in the 1930's only white people were allowed to play in the Professional Golf Association. Sifford had won plenty of black tournaments, but he was determined to break the color barrier in the PGA. In 1960 he did, only to face discrimination from hotels that wouldn't rent him rooms and clubs that wouldn't let him use the same locker as the white players. But Sifford kept playing, becoming the first black golfer to win a
Charlie Sifford loved golf, but in the 1930's only white people were allowed to play in the Professional Golf Association. Sifford had won plenty of black tournaments, but he was determined to break the color barrier in the PGA. In 1960 he did, only to face discrimination from hotels that wouldn't rent him rooms and clubs that wouldn't let him use the same locker as the white players. But Sifford kept playing, becoming the first black golfer to win a PGA tournament and eventually ranking among the greats in golf.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 01/01/2018
ISBN: 9780807511282
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.20w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 11/20/2017
Booklist 12/15/2017 pg. 94
School Library Journal 01/01/2018
Foreword 12/26/2017
Shelf Awareness 01/12/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 506941 / Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 4
Good news, everyone! The Art of Futurama is here!
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I always thought Futurama was simple and fun! However, after reading this book, I now understand that beneath its apparent simplicity lies an entire universe of complex experience, research, innovation, hard work, and talent.
★★★★☆ Art
Unlike many other artbooks that rely heavily on production stills, this one is 90% sketchbook and finalized line art designs—a rare and delightful find. You'll not only discover the initial designs for all the main characters but also learn how to draw them. Each curve and line in the characters' designs is intentional, contributing to their unique personalities.
The book also features three fold-out sections: New New York's buildings and junkyard, the Nimbus ship in orbit, and the Planet Express. While these offer detailed designs for enthusiasts, I didn’t find them particularly necessary, as there’s little in them that demands close study.
★★★★☆ Text
The story of Futurama's creation is a joy to read. The book is divided into a few intros and nine chapters, each featuring two pages of text that include quotes from interviews with the show’s creators about their memories of its production. Additionally, there’s a wealth of quotes accompanying the images.
I especially enjoyed learning how the team found inspiration for New New York by purchasing reference books in New York City bookstores. The integration of 3D and 2D animation—which was revolutionary at the time—is also well-documented.
However, the advertised Futurama episode guide feels redundant. It offers nothing beyond episode titles and omits seasons 8 and 9 entirely, with no explanation given for their exclusion.
★★★★☆ Book Design
The book's design features a creative transparent front cover case, a landscape layout, well-placed text and images, and a large, easy-to-read font. The page numbers are conveniently placed at the center of the page edge, making navigation effortless.
Despite its strengths, I still feel the fold-outs are unnecessary and could have been omitted without any loss of value.
★★★★★ Price
This book offers excellent quality for its price! Released in November 2024, it’s available as of January 2025 for $25. To paraphrase one of Futurama's opening chyron jokes (the texts below the show's logo at the beginning of each episode): "If you don’t buy it, someone else will."
★★★★☆ Overall Impressions
It took me two relaxed sessions to fully read this book, and I can confidently say it’s impossible to get bored with it (or is that just nostalgia talking?). The hundreds of well-crafted line art illustrations of characters, assets, and backgrounds showcase the creators’ immense talent.
The accompanying text is both engaging and informative, and the early sketches of the main characters provide a fascinating narrative of their development.
That said, I was left wanting more. At 176 pages, the book feels a bit short, especially since it doesn’t include a single chapter dedicated to seasons 8 and 9, which aired after a ten-year hiatus.
Nevertheless, The Art of Futurama is an excellent addition to any home library or a thoughtful gift for fans who grew up watching this iconic show in the late 1990s and 2000s.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The book every Futurama fan should have
Format: Hardcover
Wonderful book on the behind the scenes making of Futurama. Lots of great concept art with commentary on the making of this outstanding series. If you love Futurama then you need this book. Highly recommended!!!! A++++++
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for Futurama fans!
Format: Hardcover
Really good quality of prints and pictures. Bought it on sale just for 13$, totally worth the price!!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Awesome!
Format: Paperback
Really funny, great artwork, perfect for Simpsons fans of any age!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Get Some Fancy Book Learnin' Now!
Format: Paperback
This is a great Simpsons comic from Bongo Comics and Harper! This book has some funny spoofs on books/series such as Shakespeare,The Bible,1001 Arabian Nights,and Greek Myths. My favorite is the Humpty Dumpty spoof! The Fairy Tales [the one with Humpty Dumped] is also cool! Simpsons and/or Matt Groening fans will LOVE this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2012