- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd. (Sep 26 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789489147
- ISBN-13: 978-0789489142
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 975 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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#704,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #31 in Books > Sports > Basketball > Professional
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
Pictures of athletes in motion are often great photographs-qua-photographs, capturing the twitch of a perfectly honed muscle or the flash of magisterial bravado over a beautiful young face-but according to this glossy compendium, they also contribute to a cultural narrative beyond their decisive moments. More than a simple document of basketball players in flight, Basketball's Best Shots seeks to tell a story about changing cultural styles and even, ambitiously, about the invention of modern sports celebrity itself. Stars such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and-of course-Michael Jordan appear, along with many other recognizable figures, to trace an evolution of glitziness and grit, as told through the years in still images of soaring men in short shorts and, more recently, soaring men in large, baggy shorts. Sometimes the book veers off the court as well, to include such piquant images as Frazier in a velour hat and elephant coat, leaning on his Rolls Royce, or Pat Riley staring at a golden trophy. Whether it delivers its argument about the power of images to create myth in the end is doubtful, but this volume covers familiar ground with panache.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Relive spectacular moments from the history of basketball that illustrates the grace, speed, and power of the game.
Whether its Michael Jordan's last jump shot as a Chicago Bull, Dr. J's spectacular baseline moves in the 1980 Finals, or a jaw-dropping dunk by Kobe Bryant, Basketball's Best Shots shows some of the greatest athletes in the world performing the most stunning, gravity-defying feats ever caught on film. Brought to you by NBA Entertainment photographers, this is basketball at its most thrilling. Including more than 300 photographs and a foreword by Walt "Clyde" Frazier, this book captures the grace, passion, and energy of one of the world's most popular sports.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Still one of my favorite after 2 years.,
By Levo (Antalya Turkey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nba Basketball Best Shots (Hardcover)
This book presents the past and present of NBA with extremely beautiful photographs.If you're into NBA get it.
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An awesome collection of basketball's best photos,
By Adelknight Seven "oodleman_aka_mazza_2k3" (New Orleans) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nba Basketball Best Shots (Hardcover)
If you are an NBA fan or a basketball fan you have to see this book. It's a book filled with photographs from NBA basketball games. Even if you aren't very interested in basketball or the NBA you should check out this book.The pictures are all amazing, and you can see snapshots of this fast-paced sport. There are so many memorable photos in this book that you have to check it out. There is the amazing photograph of Vince Carter suspended in the air for a dunk. There is another amazing juxtaposition of the tallest and shortest players of history. The quality of the pictures is superb and there are concise and interesting captions to tell you about the pictures.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Action-packed Basketball Photos,
By A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nba Basketball Best Shots (Hardcover)
"Basketball's Best Shots" is a gorgeous picture book. That's why you love it. There are captions, but the full-page photos are the reason this book is special.Most of these are game shots. The posed shots are weaker, as they do not capture the grace of urgent motion. My favorite is of top rebounder Dennis Rodman, horizontal, several feet in the air, with his fingertips on the ball. The Bulls were champions when he played and this particular photo demonstrates his sheer will and skill to win. It is a modern collection, with few shots from pre-1970. The bulk are within the last 15 years. There are a few Michael Jordan pictures, but luckily, the NBA had the wisdom to not let this become an MJ highlight-fest Impressive is a Vince Carter slam against Cleveland. Worth seeing is a four page spread of Dr. J.'s famous baseline move against Magic Johnson. This will be great on your coffee table, in your bathroom or TV room. I fully recommend "Basketball's Best Shots." Anthony Trendl
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