Road to 2012
By: with an introduction by Sebastian Coe
Contributors: National Portrait Gallery (Great Britain)
Publisher: National Portrait Gallery
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9781855144347
Subjects: Pictorial works; Olympics; Artistic Photography; Photography of sports; London olympics; Paralympics; London Paralympics; Olympic Games; Olympic Games (30th : 2012 : London, England); Olympic Games. fast (OCoLC)fst01408249
Description: This remarkable collection of portraits showcases the diverse range of men and women who have come together to prepare for, stage and participate in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Commissioned over three years as part of the National Portrait Gallery/BT Road to 2012 project, these photographs tell the incredible stories of those responsible for the London 2012 Games, as well as the athletes whose dream it is to take part. With an introduction by Sebastian Coe KBE, an illustrated essay exploring the story of the Road to 2012 project and profiles of the internationally renowned photographers involved, this fascination book forms a unique record of the human ingenuity and skill involved in creating the world's pre-eminent sporting event.
Notes: Includes index.

"Published to accompany the National Portrait Gallery displays: 'Road to 2012: setting out' (20 July-26 September 2010); 'Road to 2012: changing pace' (25 July-25 September 2011); 'Road to 2012: aiming high' (19 July-23 September 2012)"--Colophon.

Includes index of sitters.