Bolt-graphica
A graphic biography of the genius of Usain Bolt
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-78131-720-4 (ISBN)
Description
Bolt-graphica is a graphic biography that reveals the story of Usain Bolt through expert text and stunning infographics showcasing the genius behind his talent and a biography that charts his rise to the top of world sport. Bolt is rightly regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Revered for his supreme talent, natural athleticism and unconventional approach to competition, he has fans and players alike in awe. Steven Downes charts Bolt's athletics career from his early days in Trelawny Jamaica, through his world beating rise to preeminence in Beijing 2008, the World Championships in Berlin 2009, London 2012 and finally Rio 2016 where he created athletics' history by winning the triple triple and announced his retirement shortly afterwards. Accompanied by beautiful photography and with stunning infographics showcasing his speed, technique and mental toughness Bolt's story is told like never before.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
50 infographics and 25 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78131-720-4 (9781781317204)
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Person
Steven Downes is a British sports journalist, television producer and a contributing writer for the Sunday Herald. He is the former editor of Athletics Weekly and author of Usain Bolt: The story of the world's fastest man (Sportsbooks 2011).