Mike Sielski's Rocky Book Going the Distance Out November 10
Published by St. Martin's Press, the nonfiction book covers the making of the 1976 film and Stallone's rise, with an audiobook narrated by Kevin Earlywine.
Mike Sielski's nonfiction book Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky is released on November 10, according to screenrant.com. St. Martin's Press is publishing the title.
The book covers the making of the 1976 film Rocky and Sylvester Stallone's path from struggling actor to star. It also draws on interviews with producer Irwin Winkler and composer Bill Conti.
Readers can get the book in hardcover, Kindle eBook, Audible audiobook and physical audio CD editions. Kevin Earlywine narrates the audiobook.
The release coincides with the 50th anniversary of Rocky. Sielski is a longtime columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer and a former Wall Street Journal reporter; his previous books include The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality.
In 1976, Rocky introduced a small-time Philadelphia boxer who got an unlikely shot at the heavyweight title. The franchise continues with the release of the I Play Rocky biopic from Amazon MGM.
Quick answers
When is Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky released?
The book is released on November 10. St. Martin's Press is the publisher.
What formats is the book available in?
It is available in hardcover, Kindle eBook, Audible audiobook and physical audio CD editions. Kevin Earlywine narrates the audiobook.
Who is interviewed in the book?
The book includes interviews with producer Irwin Winkler and composer Bill Conti.