Athlete

by Walter Iooss Jr.

In this collection, Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss Jr. handpicks more than 150 of his classic images - dozens never before published - to create a cinematic compilation of his work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603200088
• ISBN13: 9781603200080
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Sports Illustrated Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 4.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 11.3" x 14.2"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

In AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

I purchased this book for my husband, after seeing Mr. Ross on the Today Show. My husband who is a sport freak, is totally in love with this book. The pictures are stunning! This is a MUST have for any sports lover. And the price is amazing!!

Nobody Does It Better

Walter Iooss has been front and center among sports photographers since he was a skinny teenager in the 1960s. Five decades of sport blend seamlessly together in this exception volume. There isn't a single weak image in this book, which is hardly surprising since I seriously doubt that Walter has ever shot a bad photo... I never tire of Walter's stories and his back story about his photos of Tiger Woods and of Yogi Berra with Whitey Ford are priceless... Anyone who loves sports photography will love this beautifully designed book.

Superb @}->---

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...