ISBN: 9784805310878 - sumo: a thinking fan's guide to japan's national sport (27 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." - James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often. Offers a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. The author peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." - James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.…

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Tuttle. Tokyo. 2010. 256 Seiten. Kartoniert.---- sehr gutes Exemplar/ Text Englisch - 278 Gramm.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often. Offers a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. The author peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." - James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often. Offers a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. The author peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnDavid Benjamin lived in Japan for 7 years, where he was editor-in-chief of Tokyo Journal, contributing editor and columnist for The Japan Times Weekly, and wrote a weekly column for The Mainichi Dai.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. "The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." - James Fallows, The AtlanticSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:The greatest sumo match everThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"Sumo's most stunning moveWhy rikishi sometimes throw a matchThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranksThe "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's futureAbout This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.…