{"product_id":"handbook-of-skiing-karl-gamma-1983-hardcover","title":"The Handbook of Skiing Karl Gamma 1983 Hardcover Illustrated Ski Technique Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Handbook of Skiing\u003c\/strong\u003e by Karl Gamma is a detailed, illustrated guide to skiing equipment, techniques, mechanics, racing, freestyle skiing, cross-country skiing, difficult snow conditions, and mountain safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1983, this large hardcover reference book uses photographs, drawings, and step-by-step diagrams to explain skiing skills from basic stance and balance through advanced turns, racing, ski jumping, touring, and off-trail skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Handbook of Skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Gamma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred A. Knopf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second printing, June 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-51827-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 1 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 1,400 drawings, diagrams, and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 10 – T 2 –2949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSki clothing and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing skis, poles, boots, and bindings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding, balance, edging, and falling safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraversing, stopping, and turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel turns and advanced ski techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition and slalom skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSki jumping and freestyle skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-country skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep snow and difficult weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-trail skiing, touring, avalanches, and first aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage hardcover book is in good condition. The binding is solid, and the pages are crisp, clean, colorful, and easy to read. The photographs, drawings, and diagrams remain clear and useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dust jacket shows light shelf wear, including minor rubbing, small edge bends, and handling wear. The hardcover boards remain clean and sturdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo stains, highlighting, or missing pages were noted in the photographed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate vintage patient education handout about choosing ski boots and bindings was found inside the book. It is included as an as-found extra and shows age-related toning and handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos closely for the most accurate view of condition. 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