Olympic Games 1896 - 2000
All the Posters and Results
by Olympic Association
Athens. Paperback edition 2000
96 pages, well illustrated in colour
Light rubbing to card covers else fine
REF. 0002158
An illustrated celebration of the modern Olympic Games, tracing their development from the inaugural Athens Olympics of 1896 through to Sydney in 2000. Bringing together the official poster designs associated with successive Games, the volume offers a fascinating visual history of changing artistic styles, national identities and Olympic promotion. Accompanying results provide a sporting record of major competitions and achievements across more than a century. Extending to 96 pages and illustrated throughout in colour, this is an appealing reference for collectors of Olympic memorabilia and sporting graphic design