About this title: Sports reporter Christine Brennan reveals the hidden world of figure skating, a sport loved for its seductive grace and artistry--as it becomes ever more popular following the clash between skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan--showing that what might appear to be all sequins and lace on the ice is as competitive and brutal as any game played ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Date Published: 04/1999
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations. Previous Owner's Inscription. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Date Published: 04/1999
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Nice hard cover, lightly read, slight shelf wear to dust jacket, stk #2474m8. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Price clipped. Ex-library. Nice hard cover, lightly read, acetate over dust jacket, library stamps & stickers, stk #2609d9. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. 0684801671 Book absent of markings. Cover shows light edge wear. Interior evidences little to no use. Overall, a very pretty copy. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative. read more
Description: Very Good. 0385486073 Great condition Soft Cover book, clean pages, mild creases to spine, light edge/corner rubs, this book is GREAT! Shop & Save With US. read more
Description: Fine. 0684801671 Very Minor shelfwear, otherwise, Binding, Dustjacket, and Pages in excellent condition. Thanks for your business! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Very Good. Book and Dust Jacket in Very Good Condition. Reasonable light wear. Clean inside and out. SHIPS W/IN 24 HOURS! FREE INSURANCE on all orders! E-mail notification! Careful, thorough packaging. Fast, personal service. No hassle, full refund return policy! COMBINE SHIPPING-TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER BOOKS/CDs/MOVIES AVAILABLE! read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Light edgewear to DJ, Z6 read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner
Date Published: 1996-01-08
ISBN-13:9780684801674ISBN:0684801671
Description: Near Fine in Very Fine jacket. Near Fine/Near Fine, no tears or chips to the DJ, interior clean and bright, binding tight, a wonderful copy throughout. read more
"Definitely entertaining, although the book is written in a first person style. I don't know if Christine Brennan was working directly with skaters and their coaches or if she had transcripts of events. I did like some of the direct quotes from people involved in the sport, in addition to the sections on Paul Wylie and Katarina Witt. Ms. Brennan also tells of the difficult story of the late Christopher Bowman, a troubled athlete with much talent but not much focus. May he rest in peace."
"Although figure skaters aren't known to take steroids there is some sabotage that goes on to get the upper edge (damaging the blades of your competitor's skates or wacking their knees so they can't jump, etc.) In this book, the author reveals the ugly side of this sport in a way that's straight forward. It was a good book and despite all the negativity, I still believe that figure skating is one of the most beautiful sports there is."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
