Velký Bill Tilden - triumfy a tragédie
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Životní příběh zakladatele moderního tenisu a nejlepšího tenisty všech dob.
Frank Deford Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
16 dicembre 1938 – 28 maggio 2017
Frank Deford è stato un celebrato autore e commentatore il cui lavoro spesso approfondiva le profonde storie umane racchiuse nel mondo dello sport. Con la sua voce distintiva, collegava gli eventi sportivi a temi universali, offrendo ai lettori prospettive coinvolgenti e perspicaci. La sua scrittura era caratterizzata da empatia e da un'acuta capacità di scoprire l'essenza dello sforzo e dell'emozione umana. Deford ha lasciato un segno indelebile nella letteratura con il suo approccio unico al reportage e alla narrazione.
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best photographs in book form for the first time, Knockouts offers an ample selection of outtakes and other previously unpublished photos, various quotes from models, photographers, art directors, and commentaries on the logistics and technical aspects of the shoots and the exotic ports of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.