The Art of Skiing by Beekley Collection
The Art of Skiing is a beautiful collection of the finest examples of poster art. Organized by country and resort, it uses posters from the Beekley Collection – the largest private collection of ski art in the world – to reflect the changing trends in skiing fashion and technique, and investigates the most popular resorts, their establishment and development. Immigrant Scandinavian prospectors chasing the Gold Rush in the middle of the 19th century introduced skiing to the United States. By the turn of the 20th century, skiing had emerged from its utilitarian origins to become a fashionable sport in both Europe and North America, and a wave of new, stylish resorts emerged. By the 1930s, skiing was by far the most popular winter pastime for the rich and famous – combining adventure, fashion and exclusivity. The graphic art of the posters advertising this exhilarating sport have become collectors’ items.Jenny de Gex is the author of Asian Style and editor of numerous illustrated anthologies. She is a keen collector of posters, prints and emphemera with a focus on early 20th century travel.
The Beekley Collection was assembled over a 50-year period by Mason Beekley (1927-2001). It is the largest private collection of ski memorabilia in the world, including 2,000 books, more than 600 posters and other skiing ephemera.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780957148376 |
| ISBN 10 | 0957148372 |
| Title | The Art of Skiing |
| Author | Beekley Collection |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gemini Books Group Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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