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Fedegraphica : a graphic biography of the genius of Roger Federer / Mark Hodgkinson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London, England : Aurum Press, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Updated editionDescription: 272 pages : colour illustrations, colour portraits ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781781317587
  • 1781317585
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Roger Federer is almost universally recognised as the greatest tennis player of all time; he might also be the greatest athlete. Adored around the world, Federer has become one of sport's most iconic and popular figures. In this innovative graphic biography, Federer's genius is explored and celebrated like never before, with beautiful infographics looking at his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tie breaks and Grand Slam finals. Federer's astonishing records are also showcased against his rivals and the legends of the game. Drawing on his conversations with Federer, as well as exclusive interviews with those close to the Swiss, Mark Hodgkinson tells the story of how a young hot-head from Basel transformed himself into a calm and poised athlete who came to dominate tennis. And who, while deep in his thirties, has continued to seek improvements, to challenge men many years younger than him and to contend for the sport's biggest prizes.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-Fiction Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 796.342 FED Available T00818796
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fedegraphica is a graphic biography that reveals the genius of Roger Federer through illuminating infographics

Previous edition published: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references (page 272)

Roger Federer is almost universally recognised as the greatest tennis player of all time; he might also be the greatest athlete. Adored around the world, Federer has become one of sport's most iconic and popular figures. In this innovative graphic biography, Federer's genius is explored and celebrated like never before, with beautiful infographics looking at his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tie breaks and Grand Slam finals. Federer's astonishing records are also showcased against his rivals and the legends of the game. Drawing on his conversations with Federer, as well as exclusive interviews with those close to the Swiss, Mark Hodgkinson tells the story of how a young hot-head from Basel transformed himself into a calm and poised athlete who came to dominate tennis. And who, while deep in his thirties, has continued to seek improvements, to challenge men many years younger than him and to contend for the sport's biggest prizes.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Prologue (p. 6)
  • 1 Crazy Maniac (p. 12)
  • 2 Mozart Versus Metallica (p. 40)
  • 3 Le Petit Pete (p. 66)
  • 4 Moves Like a Whisper (p. 84)
  • 5 Strung Tight (p. 106)
  • 6 The Greatest (p. 128)
  • 7 The Ballerina Against the Boxer (p. 148)
  • 8 Muses, Coaches and Quiet Voices in His Ear (p. 176)
  • 9 The Red Envelope (p. 208)
  • 10 The Rock, The Pram and the Billionaire-in-Waiting (p. 234)
  • 11 The Year of the G.O.A.T. (p. 252)
  • Epilogue (p. 270)
  • Bibliography (p. 272)
  • Acknowledgements (p. 272)

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