The Stylish Life: Skiing
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An entertaining walk through the thrilling and glamorous history of traditional yet modern skiing This lively illustrated volume features legendary ski racers such as Jean-Claude Killy and Rudi Sailer and charismatic contemporary athletes such as Lindsey Vonn and Felix Neureuther Breathtaking ski resorts such as St. Moritz, Kitzb hel, Chamonix, Aspen, Telluride and others are presented Since its origins in China and Scandinavia, skiing has come a long way to attract not only daredevil athletes, tourists and local winter holidaymakers, but also the rich, the beautiful and international royalty. In the technical field, innovative pioneers have constantly developed new, cutting-edge equipment, which over the years has turned the pleasure of skiing into an extremely competitive spectator sport. And the attractive, captivating stars of the skiing world and the luxury ski resorts have succeeded in defining a global culture and a desirable lifestyle that has become as popular as it is distinctive. The Stylish Life: Skiing is a nostalgic and spectacular journey through alpine history and beyond. Meet the founders and superstars of this unique sport and explore its influences on design and entertainment, the creation and evolution of its hotspots, its fashion, its equipment and much more.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3832732667
ISBN13:9783832732660
Release Date:September 2015
Publisher:Te Neues Publishing Company
Length:176 Pages
Weight:3.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.0" x 11.5"
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