SPECIFICATIONS

380 pages
140,000 words
1,500 illustrations

STANDARD FORMAT

216 mm x 276 mm
(8 1/2 in. x 10 7/8 in.)
Suggested retail price: US$34.95

COMPACT FORMAT

173 mm x 221 mm
(6 1/2 in. x 8 7/16 in.)
Suggested retail price: US$24.95

AWARDS

First Prize in the Reference Category
The Alcuin Society

Best Illustrated Sports Book
Sportel Prize

Outstanding Reference Source
American Library Association

RIGHTS SOLD

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Japan
Mexico
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Slovakia
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Spain
Sweden

A fascinating reference tool devoted exclusively to the
world of contemporary sports.

SPORTS
The Complete Visual Reference - REVISED EDITION*

Go behind the scenes of more than 170 events. Provided by experienced professionals – athletes, trainers and sports physicians – the content gives a detailed description of all aspects of the different competitions, such as tactics used, techniques, records, athlete profiles, equipment and team formations.

*Information on the sports featured in this encyclopedia has been
upgraded and reflects the evolution of rules and regulations in each discipline.
All changes have been carried out in consultation with the international
federation for each sport and revised by experienced professionals, making this
sports encyclopedia the most up-to-date and complete reference tool available.

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TAKE A QUICK LOOK

Each sport’s history is covered comprehensively.

Content validated by professional athletes, trainers and physicians.

A series of images breaks down the movements, taking the reader through every stage of the competition and describing the various challenges faced by the athletes.

The sports equipment and the accessories used by the athletes are clearly illustrated and described.