| The Open Book: Celebrating 40 Years of America's Grand Slam [With DVD] Contributor(s): United States Tennis Association (Author), Rennert, Rick (Editor), King, Billie Jean (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1600781578 ISBN-13: 9781600781575 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2008 Annotation: Each year, the US Open annually brings down the curtain on the Grand Slam season with its own uniquely American blend of sports, celebrity, and entertainment, providing a spectacular showcase for the very best of tennis. It has become the sport's ultimate proving ground for the world's greatest players as they compete on the game's biggest stage before a worldwide audience. And with New York City serving as its backdrop and heartbeat, the US Open has married tradition with innovation to evolve gloriously into a whole different kind of ball game. Featuring the writing of Bud Collins and other leading tennis journalists, |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Tennis - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 796.342 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 10.94" W x 10.94" (3.52 lbs) 206 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A celebration of the sport of tennis and a spectacle of its most electrifying event, this book brings to life the historical moments, exciting highlights, and overall emotion of the US Open. From the early years of Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to current players like Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, each of these household names have made their mark competing on the game's biggest stage. The pages are filled with background information for each champion, interesting tidbits from their winning years, and highlights from the past four decades. The stunning photographs allow readers to feel the enthusiasm that surrounded each champion during their journey to victory, and the accompanying US Open Court of Champions DVD features video tributes to the 15 greatest singles champions in the history of the US Open with footage never made available before. |