The artistry and emotions of competitive croquet are captured in a soon-to-be-released book. It combines Bob Chilton’s poignant photography and John Osborn’s eloquent prose to depict the serious side of croquet as never before. Bob has filled the 160-page, cocktail-table, 11” x 14” book with exquisite photography of over 130 tournament players from across the U.S. John Osborn draws from his life-long obsession to capture the competitiveness as well at the humorous side of the sport.
Only 1,000 copies are being printed of this hardback, full-color book. It will be officially unveiled this fall with an autograph party at the Croquet Center.
Moreover, Chilton is donating all of the printing and production expenses which means all revenue goes to the Croquet Foundation of America.
Here’s what people are saying about SERIOUS CROQUET:
"A 'must-have' for every croquet player -- extraordinary pictures and brilliant, entertaining, and informative writing!" Dave McCoy, General Manager of the National Croquet Center and championship-level player.
"When Bob Chilton first told me about his croquet book project I was very excited. Bob’s skill as a photographer is extraordinary and his involvement with croquet positions him well to tell a great story about our sport. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!!!" Bob Kroeger, professional croquet instructor and championship-level player.
“Bob Chilton’s portraits define the diversity of the people who play the serious sport of croquet. He paints them with the light of Vermeer and the truthfulness of Diane Arbus.” Burt Finger, Gallery Director of PDNB Photographic Gallery.
SERIOUS CROQUET will be priced at three levels.
200 copies will be sold for $300 each. These will be autographed by Bob Chilton and John Osborn and each will come in a beautiful display box. Bob is including an 8” x 11” print of any photograph from the book.
300 will be sold for $100 each for the book and a display box.
Remainder first editions will be sold for $50 each.
These make wonderful gifts for players and friends and orders are now being accepted. To ensure that you get at least one copy please contact Bobbi Segal at bobbisegal@yahoo.com or call 561-478-2300.