Power and Movement : Portraits of Britainâ s Paralympic Athletes : An Official London 2012 Games Publication

Richard Booth

ISBN 10: 1119973104 / ISBN 13: 9781119973102

Editore: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

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• Titolo: Power and Movement : Portraits of Britainâ s Paralympic Athletes : An Official London 2012 Games Publication
• Editore: John Wiley & Sons
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1119973104
• ISBN 13: 9781119973102
• Rilegatura: Rilegato
• Condizione: Very Good

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Riassunto

Power and Movement redefines traditional perceptions of disability, fitness and power. Stunning original photographs capture the skill, poise and haunting beauty of Paralympic athletes preparing for the challenge of London 2012. Inspirational captions reveal individual athletes' aspirations and motivation through quotes and personal insights. This extraordinary collection celebrates the joy and beauty of expert movement, and the remarkable individuals who achieve it.

Recensione

′Evoking movement and stillness at the same time, the commercial photographer Richard Booth′s graceful monochrome portraits of Britain′s confirmed and hopeful 2012 paralympians.   (The Independent on Sunday, 9th January 2012)

This extraordinary collection celebrates the joy and beauty of expert movement , and the remarkable individuals who achieve it definitely one for the coffee table–moving, thought provoking and a great conversation piece. (British Dressage, Novemebr 2011)

  Focusing on the beauty of the sports, and not the disabilities of the athletes, Booth s project includes over 175 incredible images. ( The Times, November 2011)

180 extraordinary photographs exploring the power, grace and dedication of Paralympians with useful insights into the athletes and their disciplines. (Sybil Ruscoe, February 2012)

′Striking original photographs showing the expertise and power of Paralympic athletes.′  (Podium, April 2012)

Taken in striking monochrome, it s a coffee table book od 180 pictures of elegant, poised moments of movement. (We Love This Book, July 2012)