Wimbledon: The Pinnacle of Sport is a beautiful photographic celebration of The Championships. Its 254 beautifully printed pages are packed with stunning images from a golden era of tennis when greats of the game like Roger Federer, Raphael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Serena and Venus Williams graced the famous grass courts of London SW19. Alongside wonderful action shots of players are unique views and atmospheric images that capture the very special look and feel of Wimbledon. The official book also features a foreword by Tim Henman, an essay on 'Why Wimbledon is at the Pinnacle of Sport' by renowned American tennis writer Christopher Clarey and is curated by former All England Club Chairman Ian Hewitt, and Photographic Chief Bob Martin.
This unique and beautifully presented book is a delightful celebration of London's rich history and the first-ever sports-specific guidebook of its kind of the capital. London's Sporting Heroes takes the reader on a journey of discovery of the huge variety of plaques, statues and murals dotted around the capital that commemorate sports legends and many others, often unexpected, who have starred in or shaped sport over the ages. In which London park did both Roger Bannister and Bradley Wiggins train? Where can you find all four statues of 1966 World Cup hero Bobby Moore? Where did he go to school? Where did tennis legend Fred Perry live? Where was the Rugby Football Union founded? Where was ping pong invented? Where did Henry Cooper run a 'fruit and veg' shop? Where was Britain's first cycling club founded and which famous author was it named in honour of?
A very special new edition of this beautiful and award-winning official coffee table book which celebrates one of sport's most historic and iconic venues as it celebrates its 100th birthday. The Centre Court at Wimbledon is known throughout the world for the legends who have graced its hallowed grass and the wonderful matches that have been played out in front of awed sold-out crowds. As it reaches its centenary year, Centre Court's place in the pantheon of sporting theatres is assured - and this book is a fitting tribute to its rich history.