The OFFICIAL BOOK OF FIGURE SKATING

Only goes up to Michele Kwan, so if you want info on more recent skaters, this book may not be for you. I enjoyed it, but the first olympics I remember watching on TV WAS 1984.

Good overview of figure skating with explanation s and photos.

Published in 1998, so not the most up to date, but still nice for some of the info on past skaters. Good photos.

We were avid figure skaters for years. Then my wife broke her shoulder and we don't skate any more. But that's not the book's fault. I just wonder how the professional skaters survive all the falls and injuries. They must be exceptionally tough.

This book was bought as a gift for a figure skating fan. It is a type of coffee table book. Quality paper and bindings were used,pictures and illustrations are beautiful. The price was right, too. I was confident that this book would be well received.

It's hard to find the information about figure skating costume from the past to the present but I've got some from this.

This book is a general overview and history of the sport in the USA. I agree with other reviewers that it's more a "coffee table"- style reference for fans and a general introduction to prospective athletes and parents. Jumps, spins and other elements get an easily-understandable review so viewers and audiences can more easily understand skaters' programs, and newcomers to the sport have a reference point from which to learn.The highlight of this book is its illustrations - full of dazzling photos of athletes past and present, fans will treasure it even though it quickly became somewhat dated due to its focus on the 1990s-era athletes. Skaters and fans will enjoy adding it to their collection.

This book is a general overview and history of the sport in the USA. I agree with other reviewers that it's more a "coffee table"- style reference for fans and a general introduction to prospective athletes and parents. Jumps, spins and other elements get an easily-understandable review so viewers and audiences can more easily understand skaters' programs, and newcomers to the sport have a reference point from which to learn.The highlight of this book is its illustrations - full of dazzling photos of athletes past and present, fans will treasure it even though it quickly became somewhat dated due to its focus on the 1990s-era athletes. Skaters and fans will enjoy adding it to their collection.