Sports Illustrated: Athlete
By Walter Iooss
Product Description
After 47 years behind the camera Walter Iooss Jr. can't quite put a number on the countless sports subjects he has photographed throughout his career. But whoever the portrait, whatever the setting, a common theme runs through his personal archive: All are athletes lured into the joy of sport. In a 256-page panoramic collection, Iooss handpicks more than 150 of his classic images--dozens never before published--to create a cinematic compilation of his work.
For Iooss--whose efforts have graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 300 times--every picture really does tell a story. Here he highlights his favorites with behind-the-scenes anecdotes. For the famous "Blue Dunk" overhead shot of Michael Jordan taken in 1987, Iooss personally painted the parking lot, stationed himself in a cherry picker and waited for the shot. While shadowing Tiger Woods from hole to hole in Carlsbad in 2000, the photographer purposefully wore dark glasses the entire day so as to not look in the golfer's eyes. And in 2003, Iooss literally couldn't sleep the night before reuniting Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for their first photo together in 30 years. In a lyrical display, we witness a creative evolution as Iooss continually discovers new ways and approaches to capture the athletic spirit. Iooss's passion, power and perspective are clearly at play in this artful package.
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1607 in Books
Published on: 2008-05-06
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
256 pages
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Customer Reviews
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There is a reason that Walter Iooss has had his work on the cover of SI almost 300 times - it's because his work is incredible. I love sports, coffee table books, and great photos and that's the three reasons it took for me to buy this amazing book. Over the years he's captured on film some of the most iconic sports photos you'll ever see. In this book, he shows his favourite 150 pictures.
To me, the most amazing photo in here is Michael Jordan in the midst of a slam dunk. The height of Jordan and the way Walter makes him appear as if he is the only person in the whole arena. Walter also writes stories about some pictures and the Michael Jordan photo is one of them.
It's truly an amazing book. It's fun to look back at some famous moments in sport history and even to some recent moments. It's even great to see some athletes off the golf course, or b-ball court - but in their own private time.
If you love sports and great pictures, then check out this book. It really is a fantastic book and would make the perfect gift for almost anyone. I love it and highly recommend it.
Great for the Sports Photographer
What great pictures, really shows what you can do when you look outside the box of normal sports photography, Walter really shows what a true pro in the field can do...
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