Shaun White: Airborne

Dimensions

12.2 in x 9.3 in x 1.1 in

Weight

4.15 lb

Released

10/17/23

ISBN

9780847870950

Published by

Rizzoli International Publications

Shaun White: Airborne

The book is an illustrated autobiography of Shaun White, a recently retired 3-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding and skateboarding.

White personally curated the content, sharing his favorite action-sports photographs and family albums. The autobiography chronicles his evolution from childhood in California to becoming the world's best snowboarder and skateboarder.

The book covers White's travels around the world for training and competitions, appearances in fashion editorials and advertising, and his interest in music. It features some of the world's best action-sports photographers capturing White's extreme snowboarding and skating tricks. This includes groundbreaking aerial maneuvers such as his Double McTwist 1260 on Olympic half pipes and radical skating tricks like his Frontside 540 Sky Hook at the X Games.

Narrated by White with detailed commentary throughout, the book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a celebrity athlete, showcasing his training, competitions, life on the road, and moments in the spotlight.