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The Stylish Life: Tennis

Series: Stylish Life
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The Stylish Life: Tennis delves into the refined and sociable world of tennis, revealing it as more than just a sport. The book highlights the culture surrounding this elegant pastime, featuring legendary players who blend athleticism with style, such as Maria Sharapova and Arthur Ashe. It captures the glamour of iconic venues like Wimbledon and showcases the classic sportswear by Lacoste and Fred Perry, reflecting a lifestyle of relaxed sophistication.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for sports enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and anyone drawn to the glamour and culture of tennis, this book appeals to readers who appreciate visual style and the sophisticated leisure lifestyle the sport embodies.

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Crisp, sporty tennis outfits by the likes of Lacoste and Fred Perry - are beautifully showcased in The Stylish Life: Tennis.

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More than just a game, tennis has always been a sociable pursuit where whom and where you play defines the whole experience. An entire culture has developed around this chic pastime. Witness a whole pantheon of tennis legends who combine athleticism with stylish flair while experiencing the charisma of such modern stars as Maria Sharapova and the charm of all-time great Arthur Ashe.

From Wimbledon to other prestigious ventures around the globe, tennis courts are a place to see and be seen - and admire the skill of the players, of course! Crisp, sporty tennis outfits by the likes of Lacoste and Fred Perry - beautifully showcased here - epitomise a relaxed yet active life.

The Stylish Life: Tennis will inspire you to brush off your volley - or at least dream about taking part in this leisurely, sophisticated world.

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  • Explore the sophisticated, glamorous world surrounding tennis.
  • From legendary players and modern stars to Hollywood onlookers and royalty, witness the characters who define tennis culture.
  • Eye-catching vintage and contemporary images illustrate luxurious locales, sporty outfits, and much more.

95 colour, 46 b/w photographs

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  • The Stylish Life: Tennis
    More than just a game, tennis has always been a sociable pursuit where whom and where you play defines the whole experience. An entire culture has developed around this chic pastime. Witness a whole pantheon of tennis legends who combine athleticism with stylish flair while experiencing the charisma of such modern stars as Maria Sharapova and the charm of all-time...
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"An aspirational coffee table book selection should probably imply you have upscale hobbies, and this tennis-focused title published by teNeues will play the part perfectly. Plus, the cover image by Slim Aarons looks pretty great on the top of a book pile." - Evening Standard

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ISBN: 9783832732318

Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 March 2015

Country: Germany

Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration: 46 Illustrations, black and white; 95 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 1300g

Pages: 176

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