In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Assouline has crafted a stunning book to celebrate the most iconic moments in the history of this world-renowned sporting event.
Titled ‘The Last Heroes: 100 Moments of Olympic Legends’, the book captures the emotional and suspenseful scenes that make the Games so riveting, from Jesse Owens’ historic victories at the 1936 Berlin Games to Jim Redmond helping his injured son, Derek, cross the 400-meter finish line at the 1992 Barcelona Games.
The book features captivating photography from each of the 100 highlighted moments, complemented by contextual blurbs written by French journalists Olivier Margot (former editor-in-chief of ‘L’Équipe’ and ‘L’Équipe Magazine’) and Étienne Bonamy (a notable Olympics writer and former editor-in-chief of ‘L’Équipe’). Additionally, the hard-copy binding includes over 100 illustrations.
For collectors, Assouline has also released an Ultimate Collection edition of the book, limited to just 100 copies. This luxurious version comes with a clamshell case adorned with a custom-designed medal from the first modern Olympic Games.
‘The Last Heroes: 100 Moments of Olympic Legends’ is now available for pre-order on Assouline’s webstore. The classic edition is priced at $120 USD, while the exclusive Ultimate Collection edition is available for $3,950 USD. Take a peek inside through the gallery above.
