London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games : The Official Commemorative Book - Hardcover

Tom Knight; Sybil Ruscoe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1119973147 ISBN 13: 9781119973140

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

A glorious keepsake of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, full of unforgettable images, powerful quotes and fascinating statistics. It traces the whole incredible story, from early preparation through the creation of the Olympic Park, the Torch Relay and the innovative Cultural Olympiad. It explores both Games in detail, revealing how record-breaking athletes, spectators, volunteers and locals have all made London 2012 their own. Beautifully designed and featuring the Games' most evocative photography and a foreword by Sebastian Coe KBE, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: The Commemorative Book captures the magical atmosphere of a once in a lifetime event.

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Review:

′One of the presents people will be looking for this Christmas′ (Sky Sports News Radio, June 2012) ′A sumptuous coffee table book looking back at the fantastic summer of sport provided by our Olympians and Paralympians.’  (Bella, December 2012) ‘Here is a book you would be proud to leave on the coffee table to be admired by envious eye and which lives up to its billing as a keepsake to be treasured for generations to come.’ (Shropshire Star, 30th November 2012) ‘Verdict: If you caught Olympic fever, you need this book on your shelf.’ (The Sun, 10th December 2012) ′Squeeze those final drops of Olympic fever out of 2012 with this glossy production .’ (The Independent, 15th December 2012)

Review:

'One of the presents people will be looking for this Christmas' (Sky Sports News Radio, June 2012)

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1119973147
• ISBN 13: 9781119973140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312