Images Of Bradman: Rare And Famous Photographs Of A Cricket Legend
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly curated sports photography collection, Images of Bradman: Rare and Famous Photographs of a Cricket Legend presents a sweeping visual tribute to Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. The volume assembles both iconic and previously unseen photographs that chronicle Bradman's extraordinary career, from his early days in rural Australia to his legendary Test match performances that captivated the cricketing world throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Each image is carefully selected to illustrate not only the technical brilliance of Bradman's play but also the cultural and historical context of an era when cricket held an almost mythological status in Australian national identity. The tone is reverential yet accessible, making it an essential addition for cricket enthusiasts, sports historians, and collectors alike who wish to witness the life and legacy of a true sporting icon through a compelling photographic lens.
Author: Peter Allen & James Kemsley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1997, The Bradman Museum, Bowral
Genre: Sport & fitness
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly curated sports photography collection, Images of Bradman: Rare and Famous Photographs of a Cricket Legend presents a sweeping visual tribute to Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. The volume assembles both iconic and previously unseen photographs that chronicle Bradman's extraordinary career, from his early days in rural Australia to his legendary Test match performances that captivated the cricketing world throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Each image is carefully selected to illustrate not only the technical brilliance of Bradman's play but also the cultural and historical context of an era when cricket held an almost mythological status in Australian national identity. The tone is reverential yet accessible, making it an essential addition for cricket enthusiasts, sports historians, and collectors alike who wish to witness the life and legacy of a true sporting icon through a compelling photographic lens.