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Sports Illustrated: The 50th Anniversary Book

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A fiftieth anniversary compilation of the best from the Sports Illustrated archives features photographs and articles from the popular sports magazine since its launch in 1954, offering a look at great moments in American sports history.

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Canonical title: Sports Illustrated: The 50th Anniversary Book

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Genres: Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 796.05 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Periodicals
LCC: GV571 .A56 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports
BISAC: SPO SPORTS & RECREATION General
SPO SPORTS & RECREATION Reference

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 2

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Published: 2004
Genres: Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 796.05
LCC: GV571 .A56

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