8 April 2012 /
Since its creation in 1896, the Olympic Games have become a worldwide phenomenon viewed by billions across the globe. And yet few books have focused on how the visuals of the Games can shape the way in which the events themselves are viewed -- until now. Mike O’Mahony explores how painters and sculptors, photographers and filmmakers, architects and designers have helped to shape the consciousness of spectators around the world.
by Mike O’Mahony
Published by Reaktion Books
22 pounds in hardcover
Sport