Multiple sports. “Sports” books for Christmas? Our selection of Gift Ideas – Multi Sports
Behind the scenes of our Olympic years
Gabriela Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron reveal behind the scenes “the eight years that led (them) to Olympic gold”. Sliders provide interesting documents: photos, personal notes, fashion sketches…
Behind the Scenes of Our Olympic Years, Gabriela Papadakis, Guillaume Cizeron, with Clementine Blondet. Marabou, 32 euros
effects of cycling
Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Tour of Lombardy are the five highlights of cycling. They are told here by the team journalists who have covered them for years.
effects of cycling. Solar Editions 29.90 euros.
Team, 1,000 first pages
Title, photo and memories bring back. Thrills too, relive 73 years of the sport illustrated by 1,000 initial pages of L’Équipe, and over 3kg of fun sliced to share. Basic.
“L’Équipe, 1000 unes”, by Pascal Gloux, Solar, 408 pages, €35
Around the world in 80 stadiums
You know the biggest stadiums. Inseparable from the major events they hosted? But do you know the most beautiful stadiums, much more unusual and unknown? Discovery guaranteed!
Around the World in 80 Stages, Vladimir Crescenzo, Chemins des Crêtes, 192 pages, 29 euros.
Nantes game chemistry
The game of Nantes died, but the expression remained frozen in the popular language. Who are the men who embodied it? Arribas predecessor, Vincent’s forgotten rival, Suaudeau’s trainer, Denoueix’s heir.
“The Chemistry of Nantes’ Game”, by Daniel Olivier, Solar Edition, 284 pages, €19.90.
My pants were too small
Defeat is never easy, but it does lead to the most outlandish excuses, like the title of this 140-word book of bad losers that often overflows with creativity.
“My Pants Were Too Small”, by Christophe Ducheron and Manuel Tessier, Solar, 144 pages, € 12.90
The NBA, the equal game
If some believe sports should not be politicized, every January the NBA honors the legacy of Martin Luther King. Through a richly illustrated book, the myths of yesterday and today bear witness to their connection to the values of equality and inclusion.
“NBA, the match of equality”, Solar, 144 pages, 26.99 euros.
100 legendary football matches
There are matches that create, strengthen or rekindle emotion. Liverpool-Milan Istanbul night in 2005, for example…and many more that will awaken your memories in this well-documented and beautifully illustrated green book.
“100 Legendary Football Matches”, Bernard Morlino, Grund, 200 pages, €24.95.
Corridor named Desire
This collection of 100 stories published in the Journal du Golf will be enjoyed by all fans of the little white ball … and all fans of the pen of journalist Pierre-Michel Bono.
A Passage Named Desire, Pierre-Michel Bono, Solar, 400 pages, €24.90.
French championship, 90 years of history
Its changes, its addresses, its small and large stories, its joys, its sorrows…
It’s the complete course of professional football in France since 1932, on and off the field, this beautiful book packed with impressive iconography.
“French Championship, 90 years of history”, by Dennis Schumer, Solar, 248 pages, 35 euros.
France – All Blacks, thirteen ways to beat the New Zealanders
Returning to the Blues’ 13 victories (in 62 games, 68 years) against the Blacks while highlighting a crucial component of each: a new angle to immerse yourself in this incredible encounter.
“France – All Blacks, Thirteen Ways to Beat the New Zealanders”, by Olivier Filbroux, Solar, 176 pages, €29.90.
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