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Shaun White: Airborne
The recently retired 3-time Olympic gold medalist shares his favorite action-sports photographs and family albums in this personally curated illustrated autobiography.
White chronicles his evolution from his childhood in California into becoming the world’s best snowboarder and skateboarder, his travels to train and compete around the world, his appearances in fashion editorials and advertising, and his interest in music. Some of the world’s best action-sports photographers capture White performing his extreme snowboarding and skating tricks around the world--from his groundbreaking aerial maneuvers such as his Double McTwist 1260 on Olympic half pipes, to his radical skating tricks such ashis Frontside 540 Sky Hook at the X Games. White exceeded the imaginable limits of snowboarding and raised the bar for other snowboarding competitors to try to keep up with him. Narrated by White with detailed commentary throughout, this book is an autobiography in images and an intimate glimpse into the life of a celebrity training, competing, on the road and in the spotlight.
White chronicles his evolution from his childhood in California into becoming the world’s best snowboarder and skateboarder, his travels to train and compete around the world, his appearances in fashion editorials and advertising, and his interest in music. Some of the world’s best action-sports photographers capture White performing his extreme snowboarding and skating tricks around the world--from his groundbreaking aerial maneuvers such as his Double McTwist 1260 on Olympic half pipes, to his radical skating tricks such ashis Frontside 540 Sky Hook at the X Games. White exceeded the imaginable limits of snowboarding and raised the bar for other snowboarding competitors to try to keep up with him. Narrated by White with detailed commentary throughout, this book is an autobiography in images and an intimate glimpse into the life of a celebrity training, competing, on the road and in the spotlight.
- GenresNonfiction
224 pages, Hardcover
Published October 17, 2023
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November 30, 2024
Man, myth, legend.
March 27, 2024
a fantastic voyage of a fantastic snow border that is absolutely inspiring. With pictures that show him in his incredible talent from boyhood to now and makes see dreams are possible, he this book shows why his story is incredible besides being amazing at snowboarding. Shows how human and relatable he is definitely recommend this book.
January 1, 2026
I loved and love 'the flying tomato'. This book is so vibrant. Shaun is so passionate about his ultimate goal. His pictorial journey is magnificent.
February 7, 2026
Not much to read but exactly what you want from a beautiful photo book of Shaun White’s career.
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