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.
Frank Deford Livres
16 décembre 1938 – 28 mai 2017
Frank Deford était un auteur et commentateur réputé dont le travail explorait souvent les profondes histoires humaines nichées dans le monde du sport. Avec sa voix distinctive, il reliait les événements sportifs à des thèmes universels, offrant aux lecteurs des perspectives captivantes et perspicaces. Son écriture se caractérisait par l'empathie et une vive capacité à découvrir l'essence de l'effort et de l'émotion humaine. Deford a laissé une marque indélébile dans la littérature grâce à son approche unique du reportage et de la narration.
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best photographs in book form for the first time, Knockouts offers an ample selection of outtakes and other previously unpublished photos, various quotes from models, photographers, art directors, and commentaries on the logistics and technical aspects of the shoots and the exotic ports of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.
Velký Bill Tilden - triumfy a tragédie
- 230pages
- 9 heures de lecture
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