Rowing Blazers - Hardcover

Jack Carlson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 050051755X ISBN 13: 9780500517550

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Rowing Blazers looks at the authentic striped, piped, trimmed and badged blazers that are still worn by oarsmen and -women around the world today, and at the elaborate rituals, elite athletes, prestigious clubs and legendary races associated with them. Each university, school, college and club featured in the book is represented by a blazer-clad rower or group of rowers – including world champions, record holders and Olympians such as Sir Steve Redgrave and Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss of The Social Network fame. The stunning original photographs, many by ‘prep’ guru F.E. Castleberry, are taken in situ at the historic boathouses, campuses and team rooms of clubs in the United States, Great Britain, the Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and beyond. These enchanting portraits are punctuated by thrilling action shots from the Henley Royal Regatta, the Head of the Charles, the Olympic Games and the Boat Race; and accompanied by histories, anecdotes and captivating descriptions of the esoteric traditions behind each blazer.

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Review

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson is a captivating and beautifully illustrated celebration of this eccentric but wonderful tradition. --Sir Steve Redgrave

A cultural history of the most important item of clothing a chap can own. --Tatler

Contains 250 pictures of the world's brightest [blazers], and plenty of obscure oarsman lore. --The Daily Telegraph

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated anthology, not just for rowing enthusiasts but anyone interested in the esoteric sectors of British style. --Savile Row

A study of some of the weirdest and more wonderful boating blazers out there. --The Glasgow Herald

Beautiful ... one of the most talked-about rowing books of the year ... Both a coffee-table tome and a piece of diligent research ... an essential companion to any rower's bookshelves. --Rowing & Regatta Magazine

Handsome ... glorious ... Carlson is an affable, elegant guide to the traditions and eccentricities of the rowing fraternity. --The Rake

Well worth a read. --RowingRelated.com

Has left me purring like a kitten ... lavishly illustrated ... a fascinating glimpse into another world. --The Glasgow Herald

Gorgeous portraits ... Whether you're a rowing enthusiast, a Henley resident, or simply a lover of a good coffee-table tome, Rowing Blazers is a wonderful keepsake of the jacket that fashion forgot. --TheLuxuryChannel.com

Stylish ... these striking shots show that Britain's boaters are both stylish and handsome. --The Daily Mail

About the Author

Jack Carlson has represented the United States at the World Rowing Championships and raced for Oxford in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Races. In 2013, Jack won all three of the traditional international rowing regattas: the Henley Royal Regatta, the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, and the Head of the Charles Regatta.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 050051755X
• ISBN 13: 9780500517550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256