Description
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has captured imaginations for 50 years with its annual celebration of the world’s most exquisite bodies. From cover girls Christie Brinkley to Heidi Klum to Kate Upton, this once a year publishing sensation has launched the careers of such a lot of supermodels. Elle, Tyra and Brooklyn have grow to be household names.
In Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful, SI reveals the interior story of how what started as an eight-page commute piece has emerged as one of the vital powerful–and hotly anticipated–media events of the year, with a global audience of more than 70 million. This alluring anniversary edition features:
- Star athletes in swimsuits
- The magic of bodypainting
- Never-before-seen outtakes
- All the enduring covers
Every model who has graced the problem is here, from Cheryl Tiegs in her fishnet suit to Kathy Ireland and her record 12 appearances.
Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful is the definitive account of an strange publication illuminated by hundreds of unique and breathtaking photographs–stunning women in captivating poses in exotic locales. Beautiful.