The Olympic Games Through a Lens
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The Olympic Games Through a Lens by Time Out Guides Ltd
A fascinating look at the modern Olympic Games, from Athens 1896 to the build-up to London 2012, via approximately 230 photographs -- each with explanatory text -- taken from the world-famous archives of Getty Images. The emphasis is on the two previous Games held in London, in 1908 and 1948, but there are photos from all the summer Games, as well as some winter Games and Paralympic Games. Photos of iconic moments and famous athletes are included, but this is not a conventional history nor a round-up of already well documented incidents; it also features unsung and forgotten athletes, unusual sports, official posters, spectators, background staff, buildings and symbols. Many of the photographs have never been published before. By turns informative and astonishing, heroic and daring, quirky and amusing, the result is a dynamic and absorbing visual biography of the Olympic Games through the ages.For over 32 years, Time Out magazines have been regarded as important and trustworthy travel resources. The company has grown to become the first genuinely global information and listings service in the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846702389 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846702380 |
| Title | The Olympic Games Through a Lens |
| Author | Time Out Guides Ltd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Crimson Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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