Gymnastics, Signed (21 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed and signed by author. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. CD4 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Marta E. Karolyi (wife) and Andrea Karolyi (daughter) on the half-title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, crease, and few chipping/bug damage on the edges and corners, moderate tanning and light shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, a few chipping and dent on the cover edges, light tanning and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 239 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. In 1992, Time magazine reported that "in the world of gymnastics, no figure looms larger," and named Bela Karolyi the "World's Most Famous Gymnastics Coach." Paul Ziert, Bart Conner's coach, says of him, "He is brilliant. And he represents absolute commitment to gymnastics." Even Mike Jacki, the former head of the U.S. Gymnastics Federation, says "the one thing over the past ten years that's had the most effect on U.S. gymnastics, overwhelmingly, is the presence of Bela Karolyi. he is a supreme student of the game." Feel No Fear is the unforgettable, un-put-down-able story of the most influential, charismatic, and controversial gymnastics coach in the world, who, for the first time, shares the secret strategies that have contributed to his success. Karolyi has created more gymnastics champions than any other coach in the sport, in both his native country, Rumania, and his adopted country, America. His fierce determination and unique vision enabled him to redefine the entire sport of gymnastics, from the unforgettable grace of Nadia Comaneci to the powerful explosive strength of Mary Lou Retton and Kim Zmeskal. But his story is not just about creating gymnastic superstars. Bela Karolyi's story is about facing and overcoming tremendous adversity. It's about fighting for what's right, and pounding your fist and raising your voice against injustice. Karolyi fought against the constraints of Communism, and the calculated malice of Rumania's secret police. Forced to defect from his native country, he left behind his six-year-old daughter whom he knew he might never see again. Once in America, Karolyi struggled to master a new language and a new culture, all the while working to create a life for himself and his family. As a U.S. gymnastics coach, Karolyi proved that American gymnasts could be internationally competitive - an accomplishment that American coaches had yet to achieve. The struggle to reshape U.S. gymnastics led Karolyi to raise his voice against the scoring controversies that threatened and sometimes eclipsed the careers of Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zmeskal, Kristie Phillips, and Diane Durham, as well as against the biases and politics that are part of the U.S. and international system of the sport. Once again, he made powerful enemies. Bela Karolyi has told his athletes countless times to "feel no fear." In his book, he, too follows his own advice. Choosing to look back on his triumphs, tragedies, mistakes, and misgivings. Karolyi fearlessly unfolds his life story, and names the players - the good, the bad and the truly frightening - that made his life a compelling drama. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. First Harper paperback published 2009, stated; first printing, full number line. Signed by the author, the 1986 national gymnastics champion, on the title page: "Jennifer Sey." The book is unmarked; spine slightly slanted but uncreased; wraps smooth with minor edgewear; Mylar protected. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Touchstone hardcover edition July 2016, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page: "To Molly / From one gymnast to another / Dvora." The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, spine ends lightly bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $26.00); edgewear at spine ends and corners; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 156 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Black and white and colour photographs throughout. Signed by the author with dedication to half-title page. Binding remains firm. Pages and photographs are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. White marking and cloth worn away to rear board. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Sticker to rear panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very good copy in hardcover with near fine jacket. Some spotting to cloth on spine. Inscribed by Karolyi on endpaper. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Artistic Gymnastics: Floor Exercises for Women ;; arranged and illustrated by Mildred Prchal self published by author in 1964 SIGNED illustrated spiral bound Mildred Prchal was a teacher, administrator, and author who revolutionized rhythmic gymnastics in the U.S. National Director for Women with the American Sokol Organization for 13 years and an advocate for the development of rhythmic gymnastics, Prchal organized the first rhythmic national championships in 1973. She served as editor of The American Sokol Magazine and published books and articles on artistic and rhythmic gymnastics during her career. Prchal, an American Sokol representative for more than 50 years, also served as the Chairperson of the U.S. Gymnastics Federation Rhythmic Committee. top spiral section lost, cover a little dirty wth writing insides clean and tight. BX42. Signed by Author.

Condition: Very Good. Signed and Inscribed by Author.

Original Cloth. Condition: Good Plus. No Jacket. First Edition. Slight wear to extremities of spine. County Health Library pocket at rear. Signed by the author on the endpaper. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: As New. STB041 This is stunning Benham collectors?official limited edition Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games first day cover hand signed by Japanese gymnastics champion Kanukai?Jackson where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative franks.? This comes with full lifetime COA as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers?with full hallmarking and?authenticity of the series further detailed in absolute brand new mint condition. with silver metallic hologram too You wont source better.

8vo, original cloth, 220pp. Author's ink presentation inscription on ffep. First Edition.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. Signed first edition centenary celebration hardback, 1988, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket a touch rubbed; boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears almost unread. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions - signed by members of the British Gymnastics team to title page, including Andrew and Kevin Atherton, Kanukai Jackson and Dominic Brindle; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition signed. Clean Inside And Out With No Gift Inscription Or Remarks Inside. 123 Pages With Index. Signed By Both The Authors At The Title Page. Signed by Author(s).

PlasticComb/Wraps. Condition: Used-Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. [Berwin, IL]: ***** Self Published *****. Used-Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1964. First Edition. PlasticComb/Wraps. Signed on cover by author . 4to., 113 pp., plastic comb cracked and broken at ends, soiled in places, marker on first page .

Paperback. Condition: Good. First edition. ISBN Plastic ring bound Trade Paperback. First Printing. One plastic ring chipped off at the top of the spine, Some light staining to the outer covers, otherwise a Tight sound unmarked copy in very good conditioNear fine condition. with clean interiors. Signed by the author on the front cover.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. Description: This copy is Signed by the author, with a personalized note (since the endpapers are so dark, the inscription is a bit difficult to see and read.) Well illustrated in black and white and color. ''A celebration of the rich heritage of women's gymnastics during the period 1966 to 1974, when the older gymnasts of former times gave way to a younger generation which brought with them a more dynamic approach to the sport. This is the first in a series of four volumes. This volume covers the Mexico and Munich Olympics, and the World and European Championships of the period, with brief mention of other competitions. Of equal importance are the biographies of the leading gymnasts. In addition, 82 routines are described as part of the narrative. These are illustrated by diagrams.'' BINDING/CONDITION: black cloth with gilt text; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact. Red endpapers. about 10 inches tall by 9 inches wide. 403 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Signed. First Edition. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Spine,cover and edges shows wear. Front cover is loose. Few pages shows underlining and notes.

Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Ed. 1st Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 8vo with 276 pgs. Signed on front free endpaper "C. Lowman M.D." The book is in very good condition with slight shelf wear/bumping to edges. The Dust Jacket is in good condition with some fading to spine. The interior is clean and tight. The spine is gray with black text. Size: 8vo. Signed. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Tome I. Very rare. Brown cloth with gilt lettering and black blind stamped borders is frayed at corners and spine caps with 1/2" fray on front hinge with wear and soiling. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Inscribed and signed by the author to Hans Ballin on front end sheet. Pages are toned with light foxing and thumbing but in very good condition. Folio 12" x 8.5". Title page states 4000 gravures but uncertain if that many in this volume or the total for the set. Nonetheless, there are several to a couple of dozen illustrations on about 200+ of the pages and could easily be 2,000. There are also several pages with photographic images. ; 283 pages; Signed by Author.

Condition: Good. 16 x 13.25 inches. 40.5 x 33.5 cm. Delteil no. 1444. Handcolored reproduction of the 19th Century lithograph under the direction of Frederick Ruffner, the founder of Gale Research. Ruffner employed watercolorists to color the prints and they sometimes signed their names in pencil in the margins. The print is available unmatted and may also be available matted.