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Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography
Hardcover
FictionBasketballGeneral Photography
Publisher Price: $55.00
ISBN13: 9781419762840
Publisher: Abrams Books
Published: Sep 24 2024
Pages: 288
Weight: 4.00
Height: 1.19 Width: 9.40 Depth: 11.05
Language: English
40 years of stunning basketball photography--both on the court and off--from the photographer who has defined the visual soul of the NBA.
As one of the National Basketball Association's premier photographers, Nathaniel S. Butler hasn't just witnessed history; he's captured its DNA. From the gravity-defying grace of Michael Jordan and the precision of Kobe Bryant to the championship reign of Steph Curry and the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, Butler has held a front-row seat to the league's most transformative era.
Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography is a spectacular monograph spanning the first four decades of Butler's illustrious career. Moving beyond the high-speed action of the hardwood, this collection offers a rare, intimate look at the legends behind the jerseys.
It features iconic game-winners, like Ray Allen's corner three, alongside quiet, behind-the-scenes portraits of the NBA50 and NBA75 teams and the titans who built the modern game--from Bill Russell to LeBron James.
More than just a sports book, Courtside is a cultural history of the NBA's rise to global dominance. Featuring exclusive commentary from basketball icons across generations--including Patrick Ewing, Steph Curry, Jeremy Lin, and Victor Wembanyama--this is the ultimate insider's perspective for fans, historians, and photography enthusiasts alike.
Both a stunning visual centerpiece and an intimate record of sporting history, Courtside is the definitive volume for anyone who lives and breathes the culture of the NBA.
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