Olympic Originals

Agony and ecstasy, beauties and beasts, nudity and death, myths and misses, nicies and Nazis ... the extraordinary story of three thousand years of the Olympics is all here, told with a wry eye and oodles of facts.This pocket-sized gift book combines beautiful and dramatic photographs and classic art with a fascinating and witty text about some of the highs (and lows) of the long history of the Olympic games. This is the second in the masterly miniartures series from gift-sized, beautiful and witty little art books on topical subjects. - Designed as a small but beautiful gift, this is perfect as a memento of the Olympic Games. - Its pocket size, pocket-sized price and eye-catching cover make it perfect for a till-point display, or alongside other Olympic Games gifts. - Beautiful colour and mono reproductions of fabulous pictures on every page. - Not just a collection of wonderful pictures, but with a fact-filled and witty text, this original book will inform and entertain both during and after the Olympic Games. The book s engaging humour, informative text and gorgeous artwork and photographs will appeal to adults and older children alike. All ages will enjoy the beautiful and fascinating pictures, the clear, informative history, and the humour. Olympic Originals is designed to be enjoyed by non-art lovers and non-sports people, even those jaded by the hoo-ha surrounding the Olympic Games, and of course by art lovers and those who enjoy everything about sport.