Powerful photographs by internationally acclaimed photographers Anderson & Low of young men and women who are training for both the sports field and the battlefield while studying at America's three famed military academies - West Point, Annapolis and Colorado Springs Arresting juxtapositions of cadets in their military dress - from formal to fatigues - and in the uniforms of their chosen sports, including swimming, track events, football, gymnastics and basketball, among others, reveal subtle similarities and differences ...
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Powerful photographs by internationally acclaimed photographers Anderson & Low of young men and women who are training for both the sports field and the battlefield while studying at America's three famed military academies - West Point, Annapolis and Colorado Springs Arresting juxtapositions of cadets in their military dress - from formal to fatigues - and in the uniforms of their chosen sports, including swimming, track events, football, gymnastics and basketball, among others, reveal subtle similarities and differences between the roles assumed by such disciplined and dedicated individuals A modern interpretation of the hero as represented by the classically inspired iconography of the athlete and the warrior Accompanies an exhibition showing in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta Handsomely designed and beautifully produced
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As New in Very Good jacket. Book. 12 1/4h x 9 1/2w. A real nice clean, large, unmarked 192 page first edition hardcover. Nice dust jacket has a couple small tears and still looks great. Photographs of young men and women who are training for both the sports field and the battlefield while studying at America's three famed armed forces academies: the US Military Academy, West Point, in New York State, the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and the US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Arresting juxtapositions of cadets in their military dress-from formal to fatigues-and in the uniforms of their chosen sports, including swimming, boxing, football, gymnastics, and basketball, among others, reveal subtle similarities and differences between the roles assumed by such disciplined and dedicated individuals. The resonant images in Athlete/Warrior go beyond the military and sporting uniforms to highlight both the humanity of the individuals portrayed and the noble aspirations that they embody.
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Fine Condition in Fine Condition jacket. Book 191 pages. Hardcover. Crisp, tight, sharp and clean, with a bright dustjacket now protected by a Mylar cover. 200 tritone photographs.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1858942918. Signed by Anderson and Low in pencil to the half-title page. Black cloth with the title stamped in blind to the spine. A touch of dust soiling to the bottom page edges, and mild rubbing to the dust jacket. Black & white photographs of young men and women who are training for both the sports field and the battlefield while studying at America's three famed military academies-West Point, the US Naval Academy and the US Air Force Academy.; 191 pages; Signed by Author.
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New. 1858942918. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--192pp | 30.5 x 25 cm | 12 x 9.5 in. 200 tritone illustrations--with a bonus offer--
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Very good in very good dust jacket. NF/NF. Light wear to edges of DJ. at top. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 191 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Shipped in a sturdy box with tracking.