LeBron James, Jack Nicholson Among Essayists in Official Lakers Coffee Table Book

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At 528 pages and nearly 10 pounds, Taschen ‘s Official History of the Purple & Gold is a dream come true for Lakers fans and sports enthusiasts alike.

Combining firsthand perspectives, archival imagery and years of exhaustive research, the luxury book publisher’s latest masterpiece, produced in collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers , meticulously recounts seven decades of legacy within the bounds of a coffee table showstopper .

Debuted on Sept. 22 and available to purchase on Taschen’s website , the authorized illustrated history pulls from franchise vaults, league archives and private collections to deliver rare, never-before-published photos, artwork and artifacts.