Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Need a present for my brother-in law. Best Red Wing books out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Here's a few I was looking at: Red Wings Essential: Everything You Need to Know to be a Real Fan! http://www.amazon.co...23997620&sr=1-6 What It Means to Be a Red Wing: Stevie Yzerman and Detroit's Greatest Players http://www.amazon.co...23997620&sr=1-2 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Detroit Red Wings: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Detroit Red Wings History http://www.amazon.co...23997620&sr=1-1 1 Opie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Bob Proberts book is a dandy. Crazy s*** but a must have for any hockey fan. 1up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nosyt612 103 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 http://www.amazon.ca/Yzerman-Making-Champion-Douglas-Hunter/dp/0770429823/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1323998968&sr=8-14 This is a good read as well, it's an Yzerman biography. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Blood Feud by Adrian Dater. He's a Colorado beat writer, but the book is amazing in its balance. Show the intensity of the Colorado-Detroit rivalry in all its behind-the-scenes glory. But I second the "What It Means to Be a Red Wing" and "Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Great books. Also, there are two books, one on Howe and one on Lindsay that are cool collector's books. They are called "9" and "7" respectively. I think they're mostly photographs. Edited December 16, 2011 by VM1138 1 T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 I know this isnt a book, but the Wings championship documentary from 08 was an awesome video. Just saw it for the first time last week and loved it. Similar to 24/7 except not as in depth and no swearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Not a book, but I own this DVD and I think its a must have for a Red Wings fan. It has documentaries covering the 97,98, and 02 cup championships. It also has five complete games, ones that fans voted on as being the 5 greatest Red Wings games. I watch this during the summer to get my hockey fix while waiting for October http://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Red-Wings-Celebration-Champions/dp/B0002WZRUO 1 Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Not a book, but I own this DVD and I think its a must have for a Red Wings fan. It has documentaries covering the 97,98, and 02 cup championships. It also has five complete games, ones that fans voted on as being the 5 greatest Red Wings games. I watch this during the summer to get my hockey fix while waiting for October http://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Red-Wings-Celebration-Champions/dp/B0002WZRUO Agreed. Bought it for my Dad a few years back, it's excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 Ive read what it means to be a wing and the good bad the ugly and Yzermans biography and all would be good gifts. I also read blood feud and thought it was probably the most interesting of the bunch. Cant go wrong with any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Blood Feud by Adrian Dater. He's a Colorado beat writer, but the book is amazing in its balance. Show the intensity of the Colorado-Detroit rivalry in all its behind-the-scenes glory. I second "Blood Feud", it's a great read... and I agree that Dater does a good job, and quite frankly many of the Avs don't come off looking too good in his treatment. For example, he points out that Roy is probably the only goalie in the NHL to have trashed a locker room because his team WON the game. Edited December 16, 2011 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Love "Blood Feud". I try to read it on Turtle Day each year. The foreword is by Scotty Bowman. "The Code" is an interesting read as well. That's all I have to add to what's been said. Edited December 17, 2011 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted December 17, 2011 I'll second "What It Means to be a Red Wing"...it's beautiful. I sat on the floor in the bookstore and read Pasha's essay. It's very nice. I'll also give a thumbs up to the video package - I love it. Also, if you can find it, "48 Hours with the Red Wings" is a great book of photographs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 17, 2011 "48 Hours with the Detroit Red Wings" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 I like Hockey Gods. That one is a good Red Wings Book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 I like Hockey Gods. That one is a good Red Wings Book. I have another book called Gods of Olympia Stadium, I think. Another awesome gift book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites