The Stylish Life: Skiing

An entertaining walk through the thrilling and glamorous history of traditional yet modern skiing This lively illustrated...
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Author: Gabrielle Le Breton
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The Stylish Life: Skiing by Le Breton, Gabrielle

The Stylish Life: Skiing

$83.83

The Stylish Life: Skiing

$83.83
Author: Gabrielle Le Breton
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
  • An entertaining walk through the thrilling and glamorous history of traditional yet modern skiing
  • This lively illustrated volume features legendary ski racers such as Jean-Claude Killy and Rudi Sailer and charismatic contemporary athletes such as Lindsey Vonn and Felix Neureuther
  • Breathtaking ski resorts such as St. Moritz, Kitzbühel, Chamonix, Aspen, Telluride and others are presented
Since its origins in China and Scandinavia, skiing has come a long way to attract not only daredevil athletes, tourists and local winter holidaymakers, but also the rich, the beautiful and international royalty. In the technical field, innovative pioneers have constantly developed new, cutting-edge equipment, which over the years has turned the pleasure of skiing into an extremely competitive spectator sport. And the attractive, captivating stars of the skiing world and the luxury ski resorts have succeeded in defining a global culture and a desirable lifestyle that has become as popular as it is distinctive. The Stylish Life: Skiing is a nostalgic and spectacular journey through alpine history and beyond. Meet the founders and superstars of this unique sport and explore its influences on design and entertainment, the creation and evolution of its hotspots, its fashion, its equipment and much more.


Author: Gabrielle Le Breton
Publisher: Te Neues Publishing Company
Published: 09/15/2015
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9783832732660

About the Author
Gabriella le Breton has skied at some 130 resorts across the globe, jumping out of helicopters and skiing under the midnight sun. Amongst her many credits, she regularly contributes ski features to the Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, Conde Nast Traveller, and Vanity Fair.

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