An Absorbing Interest is a lavish two-volume collector’s edition of the history of the America's Cup.
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An Absorbing Interest is the definitive history of the America’s Cup by Bob Fisher. The excitement, intrigue, innovation and excess.
Volume One chronicles the Cup from the start of the competition in 1851 through to 1967; the evolution of the contest, the characters, the designs and the races themselves. Volume Two follows the extraordinary events between 1970 and 2003 including the inside story on the court cases, personality clashes, cutting edge designs and thrilling battles between the world’s greatest sailors.
Featuring the paintings and artwork of the first cups as well as some of the finest photography from subsequent years, An Absorbing Interest is breathtaking in both its breadth and detail. The two volumes are presented in an elegant cloth-bound slip case, making this a work that will be treasured for generations to come.
Bob Fisher is the world authority on the America’s Cup. He has unrivalled access to both the archives and the multi-millionaires who continue to pursue the cup with a passion. He is yachting correspondent for the Guardian and Observer and writes for sailing magazines worldwide. He is a former chairman of the Yachting Journalists Association.
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Chapter 2 - The First Challenge
Chapter 29 - 1992. Science Prevails Over Art
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We anticpate stock arriving early September 2011 (UK/Europe) and October 2011(Rest of World)
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ISBN: 978-0470516126
