Velký Bill Tilden - triumfy a tragédie
- 230bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
Životní příběh zakladatele moderního tenisu a nejlepšího tenisty všech dob.
Frank Deford Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
16 december 1938 – 28 mei 2017
Frank Deford was een gevierd auteur en commentator wiens werk zich vaak verdiepte in de diepgaande menselijke verhalen die verborgen liggen in de sportwereld. Met zijn kenmerkende stem verbond hij sportevenementen met universele thema's, en bood hij lezers boeiende en inzichtelijke perspectieven. Zijn schrijven werd gekenmerkt door empathie en een scherp vermogen om de essentie van menselijke inspanning en emotie te ontdekken. Deford liet een onuitwisbare indruk achter in de literatuur met zijn unieke benadering van verslaggeving en storytelling.
Sports Illustrated Five Decades of Swimsuit Photography celebrates the art of that uniquely American institution, the Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue.Beginning with the inaugural issue on January 24, 1964, which featured model Babette March in a modest four-page spread, Knockouts goes on to document the evolution of the swimsuit issue through five decades of models who, largely by virtue of their appearances here, became celebrities, including Elle Macpherson, Cheryl Tiegs, Tyra Banks, and Kathy Ireland.Besides assembling a selection of the best photographs in book form for the first time, Knockouts offers an ample selection of outtakes and other previously unpublished photos, various quotes from models, photographers, art directors, and commentaries on the logistics and technical aspects of the shoots and the exotic ports of call in which they were staged.
The book reflects on the life of Alexandra Deford, who tragically passed away at the age of 8 due to cystic fibrosis. It provides a poignant look at her struggle with the disease and includes insights from her father, who highlights recent advancements in treatment that bring hope to current patients. Through personal narrative and medical context, it emphasizes both the challenges faced by those with cystic fibrosis and the progress being made in the fight against this illness.