Synopsis
Riger began his career as an illustrator for Sports Illustrated in the early 1950s. By the mid-1960s, his photos were being exhibited in museums across America. The photos speak for themselves, but sports fans will find a special significance in the figures they record--Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Vince Lombardi--and the events--Superbowls, the World Series, the Olympics and more.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
"Robert Riger's photographs show the nobility of the completed gesture, not merely a split fraction of movement, stopped dead. This was something we believed possible only in the hands of geniuses of draughtsmanship like Gericault and Degas."
-- Hugh Edwards
Former curator of photography
Art Institute of Chicago
From the Inside Flap
his career as an illustrator for Sports Illustrated in the early 1950s. By the mid-1960s, his photos were being exhibited in museums across America. The photos speak for themselves, but sports fans will find a special significance in the figures they record--Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Vince Lombardi--and the events--Superbowls, the World Series, the Olympics and more.
Reviews
Riger's latest book prefers the personal to the historical. Aside from pictures of Seattle Slew crossing the finish line of the 1977 Kentucky Derby and the 1986 New York Mets exulting after stealing the series from the Boston Red Sox, Riger's black-and-white photographs focus on smaller moments. One memorable shot entitled "Pain" features Mickey Mantle grimacing after a failed swing in the 1961 World Series. Grim determination is evident on the face of young Cassius Clay, the newly crowned heavyweight champion, as he pauses in a 1965 training session. The consummate grace of Celtic great Bill Russell comes through as he extends his body shooting a lay-up in 1964. Featuring an introduction by David Halberstam and an afterword by the photographer, sports fans are sure to enjoy these photographs. Recommended for all sports collections.
Adam Mazmanian, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I4N10
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I4N00
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I3N00
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I5N00
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I3N00
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Published by
Random House, 1995
ISBN 10: 0679445137
ISBN 13: 9780679445135
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 9931351-6
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Published by
Random House, 1995
ISBN 10: 0679445137
ISBN 13: 9780679445135
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 10737595-6
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # W02Q-00480
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Q06T-01141
Stock Image
The Sports Photography of Robert Riger
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445137I3N00