num_pages: 112
description: There are few sports as graceful, exciting, and moving as figure skating. Who can forget the elegant, sultry Katarina Witt as she passionately interpreted Carmen, the winning heroics and breathtaking jumps of Elvis Stojko, or the beautifully entwined teamwork of Meno and Sand? The images created by figure skaters as they glide across the ice remain etched in the minds of all who watch. Ice Stars presents the glamorous world of figure skating, from the past to today's rising stars. Accompanied by stunning color photographs, this comprehensive work celebrates the artistry of skating and the sport's famous personalities. Read about such former stars * Sonja Henie* Torvill and Dean Meet today's fantastic skaters, up close and * Michelle Kwan* Tara Lipinski* Todd Eldredge* Alexei Urmanov Just in time to prepare for the World Figure Skating Championships in March 2000 in Brisbane, Australia, Ice Stars includes detailed records of all Olympic Games and World Championship medal winners.
language: English
title: Icestars: A Celebration of the Artistry,Beauty, and Grace of the Ice Skating World
publisher: Triumph Books