Sports Photography

Sports Photography published by B T Bastford Ltd, London, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. 167 Pgs. ISBN 0713437405. By Steve Powell and Tony Duffy in association with Keith Nelson. Foreword by Daley Thompson. Covering a wide range of sporting activities, the authors define the role of the sports photographer, highlighting the challenge and frustrations of the job, the glamour and the pressures, as well as giving practical advice to those approaching the subject for the first time. They relate some of their more difficult assignments, and suggest ways in which practical obstacles can be overcome. There are chapters on the importance of building up a rapport with the athletes, how to compile a portfolio of different types of shots, ho to tackle the technical problems presented by different sports, and the pros and cons of entering competitions. Illustrated with 11 colour and 154 black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2002 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 5267.