The Tennis Book. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Tennis

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Carlton Books
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2012
Edition: First Edition

Description: 223 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: The pre-eminent single volume illustrated work of tennis reference. The Tennis Book traces the game from its relaxed beginnings as a pastime of the 1800s through to what has become the high energy, all action global sport of the 21st century. John Parsons celebrated book includes comprehensive chapters profiling the legends of the game and over 150 top players, analysis of tenniss greatest matches, world famous tournaments and global development, as a well as extensive features on the politics, controversies and oddities of the game. Packed with more than 200 photographs and complete with a record of all Grand Slam winners, every player, every tournament and every issue of importance in the game of tennis is highlighted in detail in the book. Written by two of the games leading authorities, The Tennis Book is the definitive work on world tennis, with every page an information packed celebration of one of the worlds most exhilarating sports.

ISBN: 9781780970127