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The King and I
The King and I

The King and I

An Unlikely Journey from Fan to Friend
By Howdy Giles, Introduction by James Dodson, Foreword by Arnold Palmer

SPORTS & RECREATION

144 Pages, 9 x 10

Formats: Cloth, PDF

Cloth, $27.95 (US $27.95) (CA $30.95)

ISBN 9781600782855

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Sep 2009)

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Overview

Howdy and Arnold’s friendship began with a rather ordinary encounter nearly 50 years ago when Howard Giles snapped a simple photograph of his hero passing in a parade; it has since grown into a remarkable friendship between an American legend and his most ardent fan. Since that time, Giles has conservatively snapped more than a quarter-million photographs of Palmer. Sharing never-before-seen images of Palmer on and off the golf course over the past four decades, The King and I explores one of the most charismatic figures in the history of the game, from intimate private moments to extraordinary public events. The book is told with refreshing candor and wit by perhaps the ultimate fan of the man and also includes entertaining commentaries from Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, former President George H.W. Bush, Gov. Tom Ridge, and a host of colorful former and current PGA Tour stars.

Author Biography

Howdy Giles
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Howdy Giles served in the Navy, first as an intern in the San Diego Naval Hospital and finally as a dentist aboard the USS Fulton. Along with his love for photography, Howdy is an avid golfer. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware. James Dodson is an author who wrote a regular column in Golf Magazine for almost 20 years. His 1996 book Final Rounds the Golf Book of the Year Award from the International Network of Golf. He lives in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Arnold Palmer is a professional golfer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955.

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Dec
05
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Wilmington, DE
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Press Releases

He is one of the most popular and successful golfers in the history of the sport. His endearing personality coupled with his unprecedented talent has resonated with fans all over the world. Now, in conjunction with his 80th birthday, fans will see a different side of Arnold Palmer. 

The King and I: An Unlikely Journey from Fan to Friend with photographs and text by well-known dentist and photographer, Howdy Giles (Foreword by Arnold Palmer and Introduction by James Dodson) shares never-before-seen images of Palmer on and off the golf course over the past four decades. From intimate private moments to extraordinary public events, fans will revel in this revealing photographic history of one of the most charismatic figures in the history of the game.

Howdy and Arnold’s friendship began with a rather ordinary encounter nearly 50 years ago when Giles, fresh from dental school and a new recruit to “Arnie’s Army,” snapped a simple photograph of his hero passing in the parade and grew into a remarkable friendship between an American legend and his most ardent fan. Since that time, Giles has conservatively snapped more than one quarter of a million photographs of Palmer.

As his remarkable life and public career come to a close, Arnold Palmer still enjoys an almost magical relationship with his millions of fans. The King and I, told with refreshing candor and wit by perhaps the ultimate fan of the man, will serve as both a touching and lasting tribute to Arnold Palmer’s legacy that fans will cherish for years to come. 


About the Author:
Howdy Giles was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the University of Delaware, he continued on to dental school at Temple University. He then served in the Navy, first as an intern in the San Diego Naval Hospital and finally as a Dentist aboard the USS Fulton. Along with his love for photography, Howdy is an avid golfer. He is the proud father of two daughters, Robin and Julie, and four grandchildren, Cameron, Giles, Luke and Lindsay, and his son-in-laws are David Elliott, and Matt Kelly. He and his wife Carolyn live in Wilmington, Delaware. 

CONTACT: Natalie King, Triumph Books, 312-252-1252, n.king@triumphbooks.com

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