JAN KODES by Jan Kodes, Petr Kolar ( 9780942257687 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

JAN KODES
A JOURNEY TO GLORY FROM BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN

By:

Jan Kodes, Petr Kolar

Format:

Hardback

List price:

£43.95

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£32.96

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25% off

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£10.99

ISBN 10:

0942257685

ISBN 13:

9780942257687

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Publisher:

NEW CHAPTER PRESS,U.S.

Pub. date:

1 June, 2010

Pages:

548

Synopsis:

Documenting the successful journey from political turmoil to international tennis fame, this compelling memoir chronicles the highs and lows in the life of Wimbledon champion Jan Kodes. Detailing the early days of darkness and family persecution in cold war Czechoslovakia, the complexities of becoming a professional tennis player under a totalitarian regime is explored. The thrilling victories at Wimbledon and the French Open are highlighted, along with two final-round runs at the U.S. Open. Tennis fans and history buffs will delight at this copiously illustrated biography that outlines the fascinating path from Communist disapproval to an eventual induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Illustrations:

250 colour photos, 50 b/w photos, 50 colour illus & 50 b/w illus

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Imprint:

New Chapter Press,U.S.

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Returnable

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