American photographers John Huet and David Burnett were commissioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to create a personal record of the Olympic Games in their own way; these new books are the result of that freedom and artistry. They capture the essence and adventure of the Olympic Games through stunning and unconventional images that reflect the greatness of the human spirit involved. Over 45 full colour photographs are accompanied by fascinating commentaries by both Huet and Burnett on how they achieved these breath-taking images. Each volume also features an introduction giving personal insights by both photographers into their approach to their work and their vision of the Olympiads as captured in these photographs. AUTHOR: David Burnett is the co-founder of Contact Press Images in New York, and a former staff photographer for Life magazine John Huet is a sports photographer, and a director of commercials SELLING POINTS: ? Features detailed, stunning and unconventional, behind-the-scenes photographs ? Not just straight-up journalistic sports photography -these images show feelings and emotions, intensity of training and preparation, the mental state of the Olympians rather than just documenting facts ? Fascinating commentaries by both photographers on how they got the shot ? Both photographers are the official photographers of the Olympic Games 250 colour, 50 b/w
