The fascination of sumo lies in its combination of conflict and ceremony, of aggression and religious ritual. This informative book gets right in behind the action and the culture. It captures - in words and images - the essence of both aspects, and explains both the past as well as the present of this quintessentially Japanese sport. Colour plate photographs. Hardback. 82 pgs. Author: A.Adams & C.Newton
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Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers rev2722265871
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Anbieter: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Good condition book without dust jacket. Boards are clean with light wear, some fading. Book has clean and bright contents. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9999-999106045156
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Anbieter: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irland
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in the moriginal pictorial boards. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 80 pages; Description: 80 p. : chiefly col. Ill. ; 32 cm. Subjects; Sumo--Japan. Sumo--Pictorial works. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 80054
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Anbieter: Ripponlea Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. 80pp., Photography by Gerry Toff. Pictorial colour illustrated laminated boards, marbled grey endpapers, col. illust. title pages, intro., col. plts. & text ills., gloss., index. The fascination of sumo lies in its unique combination of conflict and ceremony, of aggression and religious ritual. This informative guide gets right in behind the action and the culture. Size: Folio. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001993
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Anbieter: MW Books, New York, NY, USA
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in the moriginal pictorial boards. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 80 pages; Description: 80 p. : chiefly col. Ill. ; 32 cm. Subjects; Sumo--Japan. Sumo--Pictorial works. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 80054
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Anbieter: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, Neuseeland
Hardback. Zustand: Good. Informative guide to the action and the culture of Sumo wrestling. Large. 80 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1568913
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Anbieter: Spencer & Murphy Booksellers, Yungaburra, QLD, Australien
Hardcover (Printed Boards). Zustand: Good. The fascination of sumo lies in its unique combination of conflict, and ceremony, of aggression and religious ritual. This informative guide gets right in?. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 54157
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Anbieter: The Last Post Bookshop, Holbrook, NSW, Australien
Laminated Boards. Zustand: Very Good. Will Hill (illustrator). First Edition. Laminated Boards. Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated h/c. 9 1/2" x 13 ". P80, indentations on covers, o/w v.g. colour illustrations, introductions by Tomotaka Dewanoumi and Ozeki Konishiki. The fascination of Sumo lies in its unique combination of conflict and ceremony, of aggression and religious ritual. This informative guide gets right in behind the action and the culture. Illustrated h/c. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001460
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Zustand: As New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BADBC375D4BE83A
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Anbieter: ISIA Media Verlag UG | Bukinist, Leipzig, Deutschland
Hardcover/Hardback. Zustand: New. Kniga Sumo avtorov Endi Adamsa i Klajda Nyutona yavlyaetsya illyustrirovannym vvedeniem v mir yaponskoj borby sumo. V nej predstavleny ne tolko osnovnye pravila i tekhniki etogo vida sporta, no i kulturnye aspekty, svyazannye s sumo.Sumo by Andy Adams and Clyde Newton offers a richly illustrated photographic journey into the world of Japanese sumo wrestling. Introductions by Tomotaka Dewanoumi and Yokozuna Konishiki precede twenty-four photographic chapters by Gerry Toff, capturing events, rituals, stables, and the life of rikishi wrestlers both inside and outside the ring. With compelling visuals and engaging commentary, this book is ideal for sports historians, Japanophiles, and fans of cultural photography. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 410238
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