Being Extreme Thrills and Dangers in the World of High-Risk Sports |
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| Author:
| Gutman, Bill
Frederick, Shawn
Butman, John |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8065-2353-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2002 |
| Publisher: | Kensington Publishing Corporation
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| Imprint: | Citadel Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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This is a breathtaking look at the heart-pounding,stunts and rugged terrains that have made extreme,sports a cultural phenomenon, all from a renowned,biographer and an award-winning photographer. From,mountain climbing, freestyle motocross and sky,diving, to big wave surfing, BASE jumping, extreme,skiing, snowboarding and waterfall jumping, this,book explores these high-risk lifestyles through,interviews with top full-time athletes, amateurs,and psychiatrists who want to know...
More DescriptionThis is a breathtaking look at the heart-pounding,stunts and rugged terrains that have made extreme,sports a cultural phenomenon, all from a renowned,biographer and an award-winning photographer. From,mountain climbing, freestyle motocross and sky,diving, to big wave surfing, BASE jumping, extreme,skiing, snowboarding and waterfall jumping, this,book explores these high-risk lifestyles through,interviews with top full-time athletes, amateurs,and psychiatrists who want to know why.,Illustrated throughout, this is a heart-stopping,insight into the past and future of extreme sport.