The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games
New York: Random House, 2012. Later printing. Paperback. 214pp. Duodecimo [20.5cm]. Illustrated wraps. New. Item #70845
ISBN: 9780812969917
"What was it like to attend the ancient Olympic Games?
With the summer Olympics’ return to Athens, Tony Perrottet delves into the ancient world and lets the Greek Games begin again. The acclaimed author of Pagan Holiday brings attitude, erudition, and humor to the fascinating story of the original Olympic festival, tracking the event day by day to re-create the experience in all its compelling spectacle.
Using firsthand reports and little-known sources—including an actual Handbook for a Sports Coach used by the Greeks—The Naked Olympics creates a vivid picture of an extravaganza performed before as many as forty thousand people, featuring contests as timeless as the javelin throw and as exotic as the chariot race." From the Publisher.
Price: $25.00