Match Point: Tennis by Martin Parr
Title | Match Point: Tennis by Martin Parr PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Parr |
Publisher | Phaidon |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 9781838663162 |
Anyone for tennis? Much loved photographer Martin Parr's unique and evocative pictures capture the spectacle of a year at the Grand Slam tournaments through 85 stunning images Since 2014, Martin Parr, one of Britain's best-loved photographers, has been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments - followed by over 3 million fans each year - from the Australian and French Opens to Wimbledon and the US Open. Parr's vivid shots, sometimes poignant, often hilarious, provide a unique overview of life on and off the court, from players to picnickers, sun-hats, and visors to rain-stopped-play. With 85 photographs from a brand new body of work, many published here for the first time, this is an ace gift for all tennis fanatics, collectors, and fans of pop-culture photography.
Mexico
Title | Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Parr |
Publisher | Boot |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Photography |
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Parr considers the battle between vernacular and American visual culture, as played out on the streets of Mexico. It includes portraits of Mexican working men sporting baseball caps with American logos.
The Photobook
Title | The Photobook PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Artists' books |
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Other People's Children
Title | Other People's Children PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa D. Delpit |
Publisher | The New Press |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1595580743 |
An updated edition of the award-winning analysis of the role of race in the classroom features a new author introduction and framing essays by Herbert Kohl and Charles Payne, in an account that shares ideas about how teachers can function as "cultural transmitters" in contemporary schools and communicate more effectively to overcome race-related academic challenges. Original.
From Our House to Your House
Title | From Our House to Your House PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Parr |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Christmas cards |
ISBN | 9781899235346 |
Leading photographer Martin Parr, author of the highly successful Boring Postcards, has put together another wonderful book from his personal collection of cards. These are a fascinating eye-opener into American culture, as proud families everywhere (pets included) pose before the camera to send their Christmas greetings across the nation. Illustrated with 80 photos.
Only Human
Title | Only Human PDF eBook |
Author | Phillip Prodger |
Publisher | |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Photography Artistic |
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Only Human is a major new book on prolific British photographer Martin Parr, published on the occasion of his important solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London during the Spring of 2019. It explores one of the most engaging aspects of Parr's work - people - and features brand new work from the last decade.
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Title | Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan C. Reeser |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 245 |
Release | 2008-04-15 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0470693126 |
This addition to the Handbook series is presented in five sections. The first sections covers basic and applied science, including biomechanics, the physiologic demands of volleyball, conditioning and nutrition. The second section looks at the role of the medical professional in volleyball, covering team physicians, pre-participation examination, medical equipment at courtside and emergency planning. The third section looks at injuries - including prevention, epidemiology, upper and lower limb injuries and rehabilitation. The next section looks at those volleyball players who require special consideration: the young, the disabled, and the elite, as well as gender issues. Finally, section five looks at performance enhancement.