Figure Skating Now: Olympic and World Stars

The second edition (Sept 2003) does feature Sasha Cohen and is up to date - loads of photos very good info for the new or experienced skating fan.

I recommend this book to anyone that wants to know the gossip on how the latest figure skaters got to where they are today. With lots of great pictures of all stars including Michelle Kwan, Sarah Huges, Irina Slutskya, Elvis Stojko, Alexei Yagudin and much much more from all around the world.

Outstanding photography is the highlight of this book, but the text is rather sparse, emphasizing breadth (74 total skaters) over depth. Although there is little here to learn for long-time skating fans, this could be an excellent introduction to skating for those new to the sport, as far as the "eligible" world of figure skating goes (no professionals are included). There doesn't appear to be as much pro-Canadian bias as there is in some books that come from that country! The only significant omission seems to be Sasha Cohen - understadable, though, since she sat out the previous season with an injury. So, again, I would give this 5 stars for photography, 3 for text.

"Figure Skating now" is a perfect book to prepare for the 2002 Olympics! It covers the best skaters of the last four years and gives background information to everyone. If you're interested in figre skating you need to buy this book!!

"Figure Skating now" is the perfect book to prepare yourselves for the 2002 Olympics! It portraits the best figure skaters of the past four years and gives background informations as well.If oyu love figure skating you should buy this book.