Trailblazers
The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis
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Pub Date May 2 2023 | Archive Date May 2 2023
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Description
Long before packed stadiums, record-breaking prize purses, and global superstars, women tennis players fought for the chance to compete on equal footing. In this updated and expanded edition—based on the 1988 original We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's Tennis—tennis icon Billie Jean King and coauthor Cynthia Starr tell the remarkable story of the athletes, advocates, and visionaries who reshaped the sport and helped redefine what was possible for generations of women.
Published in celebration of the Women's Tennis Association's 50th anniversary, gorgeous edition features photographs, stories, and historic moments, and chronicles the people and events that transformed the game and expanded opportunities far beyond the court.
- Features more than 250 photographs that chronicle the rise of the Women's Tennis Association and professional women's tennis
- Explores landmark moments in sports history and celebrates the athletes who inspired future generations
- Beautiful coffee-table-book format for display and reference
- A meaningful gift for tennis players, coaches, sports fans, and history enthusiasts
Discover the stories behind the champions and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire new generations.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781524878023 |
| PRICE | $60.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Jennifer S, Reviewer
Can you imagine playing tennis in a corset? Me, either.
For fans of tennis I highly recommend this book. Billie Jean King walks us through women’s tennis over the years. Can you imagine playing with a wooden handle in the sun??
Over 255 pictures this will be an incredible book to read and enjoy in your home. I’ve already preordered.
Reading T, Reviewer
Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing, for the advance reading copy.
This compilation is such an honour to have and read! It’s totally inspirational seeing all the women tennis players since the very beginning! An amazing book with the rarest pictures and a world of information so rich that you will be amazed just thinking how far women have made it big in sports! Authors, the publishing team deserve all the praise for all the efforts put in in bringing out this precious book!
Reviewer 826157
Writer Cynthia Starr teams up with tennis great Billie Jean King to create this amazing history of women in tennis. Trailblazers in the sport, this talks about women playing tennis in corsets and petticoats when they were first involved in the sport to current greats such as Venus and Serena Williams. The different eras of women's tennis are shown as the sport evolved throughout the decades. There is even a spotlight on Billie Jean King herself. It's an amazing compilation of stories and history and should be an inspiration to all.
Ingrid H, Reviewer
An absolutely gorgeous book on the history of Women’s tennis. The clean and bold graphic design pairs beautifully with historic photography to create a stunning visual treat. The book dives into the history and is filled with insights into the female players and the sport. I really enjoyed the book and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it or to give it as a gift.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review. It was a treat to read!
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