Fedegraphica
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1781315299
ISBN 13
9781781315293
Category
스포츠
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Publisher
Aurum Press, United Kingdom
Pages
272 (178x237mm)
Subject
Sports
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Abstract
Universally recognized as the greatest tennis player of all time, and maybe even the greatest athlete, Roger Federer is one of the sport's most iconic and popular figures and is adored by millions around the world.
In this graphic biography like no other, his genius and astonishing records — no man has won more majors, or spent more weeks as the world number one — are explored and celebrated with beautiful infographics analysing his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tiebreaks and Grand Slam finals.
Drawing on interviews with Federer and those close to him, this is the story of how a young hothead from Basel transformed himself into a calm and poised athlete who came to dominate tennis. And who, while deep in his thirties, has continued to seek improvements, to challenge men many years younger than him and to contend for the sport's biggest prizes. The sheer brilliance of Roger Federer is revealed through illuminating infographics of his game alongside stunning photography, stories and analysis from those who have played, watched and admired him that will give you a new appreciation of his greatness and how his tennis has moved so many people.
Author: Mark Hodgkinson( ~ )
Mark Hodgkinson is a tennis author and journalist based in London. His previous books include Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World’s Top Tennis Players, Andy Murray: Wimbledon Champion and Ivan Lendl: The Man Who Made Murray. He has written for ESPN, British GQ, the ATP World Tour, and the Daily Telegraph.
In this graphic biography like no other, his genius and astonishing records — no man has won more majors, or spent more weeks as the world number one — are explored and celebrated with beautiful infographics analysing his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tiebreaks and Grand Slam finals.
Drawing on interviews with Federer and those close to him, this is the story of how a young hothead from Basel transformed himself into a calm and poised athlete who came to dominate tennis. And who, while deep in his thirties, has continued to seek improvements, to challenge men many years younger than him and to contend for the sport's biggest prizes. The sheer brilliance of Roger Federer is revealed through illuminating infographics of his game alongside stunning photography, stories and analysis from those who have played, watched and admired him that will give you a new appreciation of his greatness and how his tennis has moved so many people.
Author: Mark Hodgkinson( ~ )
Mark Hodgkinson is a tennis author and journalist based in London. His previous books include Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World’s Top Tennis Players, Andy Murray: Wimbledon Champion and Ivan Lendl: The Man Who Made Murray. He has written for ESPN, British GQ, the ATP World Tour, and the Daily Telegraph.
Description
Contents
Prologue ... 10
Crazy maniac ... 16
Mozart versus Metallica ... 44
Le petit Pete ... 70
Moves like a whisper ... 88
Strung tight ... 110
The greatest ... 132
The ballerina against The boxer ... 152
A swedish muse ... 180
The red envelope ...212
The rock, The pram and the billionaire-in-waiting ... 238
Epilogue ... 260
Bibliography ... 264
Acknowledgements ... 266
Index ... 267
Data sources ... 271
Picture credits ... 272
Prologue ... 10
Crazy maniac ... 16
Mozart versus Metallica ... 44
Le petit Pete ... 70
Moves like a whisper ... 88
Strung tight ... 110
The greatest ... 132
The ballerina against The boxer ... 152
A swedish muse ... 180
The red envelope ...212
The rock, The pram and the billionaire-in-waiting ... 238
Epilogue ... 260
Bibliography ... 264
Acknowledgements ... 266
Index ... 267
Data sources ... 271
Picture credits ... 272
Biblio Notes
Hodgkinson, Mark. 『Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer』. London, UK: Aurum Press, 2016.
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