Kevin lynch explore the work of photographer lynch and track the evolution of the ultimate fighting championship over five years through 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed. Check out the amazon link there are a couple spreads from inside the book as well as a portion of dana whites afterword. Kevin lynch is internationally recognized for his growing portfolio of. Kevin lynch portrays the humanity behind fierce ufc fighters. The collectors edition of the book is limited to 450 copies, while the deluxe collectors edition, which comes with a signed and numbered 16 x 20. Entertainment photographer kevin lynch spent seven years creating the groundbreaking octagon, a coffee table sized book that captured the. Please message to check your requirements or order and add a message to your payment. Arena before the event, ufc 68, nationwide arena, columbus, oh, 2007 p 6 melvin guillard v rick davis, ufc 60, 2006 p 1415.
Ufcs jon jones caused a stir earlier this week when, in an interview with sports illustrated, he said the idea of him working with wwe felt inevitable. Ufc octagon for sale in uk 56 secondhand ufc octagons. Unfollow ufc octagon ring to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Foreword from dana white, ufc president ever since i can remember, i always loved. Kevin lynch photographs the ultimate fighting championship. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Octagon will be available at retailers nationwide on december 15th. And the ufc battleground is the octagon, the metal cage where fights. How kevin lynch turned ufc fighting into art youtube. Its been a long process to get to this point for the ufc and for this book but it was of the utmost importance to get it right, whether that meant unprecedented access to our events for kevin, or having him capture our athletes at their most vulnerable, which was immediately before and after their fights. This book features an astounding 900 plus photos of fighters, shot over a five year span by kevin lynch.
In these largerthanlife photographs lynch captures the confidence, fear, and passion in the eyes of key ufc athletes including. Front cover of the octagon photo book, by kevin lynch and ufc. The classic collection of imagery captures ufc fighters in photographic form before, during and after some of the most epic battles ever. In 2002, photographer kevin lynch became involved with the ufc. Explore the work of photographer kevin lynch and track the evolution of the ufc registered over five years though 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed martial arts sport. Bound in pristine leather and printed with specialty inks on the finest italianmade art paper and natural cloth, octagon showcases the work of photographer kevin lynch as well as the stars of the ultimate fighting championship events in highly detailed and artfully rendered portraitsmoments before going into battle and moments after the fight has ended. Entertainment photographer kevin lynch spent seven years creating the groundbreaking octagon, a coffee table sized book that captured the world of ultimate fighting. Octagon by kevin lynch meet your next favorite book. Ufc octagon deluxe collectors edition by kevin lynch. In 2008, americanborn photographer, kevin lynch, exhibited his. At sjmcollectibles we have sports cards, hobby boxes and collectibles for everyone. Im really surprised that this book is this cheap, because it is really great, tons of pictures, and over 300 pages. Ultimate fighting championship organization worldcat.
Jun 02, 2019 on friday, the promotion released the 10th film in the series, before and after. Get up close and personal with the warriors of the ultimate fighting championship ufc registered. May 19, 2008 interior view of the octagon photo book, by kevin lynch and ufc arena before the event, ufc 68, nationwide arena, columbus, oh, 2007 p 6 melvin guillard v rick davis, ufc 60, 2006 p 1415. See these amazing warriors from the tense moments before going into battle through to the. This amazing hardcover book titled octagon perfectly represents the ufc with photographs by renowned photographer kevin lynch. If you call yourself a true fight fan, then your library isnt complete without octagon, a collectors book jampacked with stunning photographs of ufc fighters, shot by talented photographer kevin lynch. In 2002, renowned photographer kevin lynch published a book of his iconic ufc photography that would dramatically reframe the image of the sport and its athletes.
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On friday, the promotion released the 10th film in the series, before and after. The book will be launching with an unprecedented 20city book signing at. Roman reigns talks facing ufcs jon jones in a wwe ring. The ufc aftermath tshirt demonstrates the effects of being a professional ufc cagefighter with graphic imagery of a busted up forrest griffin and kenny florian, taken from the collectible hardcover octagon book, which features the amazing work of photographer kevin lynch. The ufc has no formal ranking system, though each weight class does have its own champion. This book was limited to only 600 copies 2007 octagon. In collaboration with the ufc, lynch embarked on a fouryear book project published in december 2007 by powerhouse books titled octagon. Ufc releases octagon, a 392 page book with over 800 fourcolor and blackandwhite photographs. Kevin lynch photographs the ultimate fighting championship kpbs. Explore the work of photographer kevin lynch and track the evolution of ufc over five years through incredible photos of the fighters. The octagon is a stable structure designed with the fighters safety in mind, while still providing a good view for spectators.
We are a sports card store that also carries sports memorabilia, autographs and other collectibles. Indianapolis bradygames releases octagon, a visual history of the ultimate fighting championship ufc captured through the lens of photographer kevin lynch. Interior view of the octagon photo book, by kevin lynch and ufc. The ufcs josh hedges provides stunning images after every event and kevin lynchs photos from the ufcs octagon book will also make appearances. Kevin lynch had unprecedented access to the fighters backstage and in the octagon if you look closely at the ppvs, hes the guy standing on the outside of the octagon taking shots of the fights. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a monumental grid of. See octagon photog and brandon vera in ca tonight ufc. Explore the work of photographer kevin lynch and track the evolution of the ufcregistered over five years though 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed martial arts sport. Signed by wes sims 2008 ufc book w dust jacket octagon. After an active period of negotiations, the ufc has landed a major media partner in a new multiyear deal with espn, which will showcase the sport on its.
The classic collection of imagery captures ufc fighters in photographic form before, during and after some of the most epic battles ever witnessed inside the octagon. The deluxe collectors edition by kevin lynch rare ufc volume. Mma photo book octagon the lounge in photographyon. Dec 15, 2008 im really surprised that this book is this cheap, because it is really great, tons of pictures, and over 300 pages. Unfollow ufc octagon book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Bound in pristine leather and printed with specialty inks on the finest italianmade art paper and natural cloth, octagon showcases the work of photographer kevin lynch as well as the stars of the ultimate fighting championship events in highly detailed and artfully rendered portraitsmoments before going into battle and moments after the. Most pictures are portraits of the fighters before and after their fights, but kevin lynch the photographer puts in his own. A musthave for diehard ufc collectors and mixed martial arts aficionados, octagon includes highly. The lightweight division has long been considered one of the most stacked in the ufc. Apr 21, 2018 hear from kevin lee after his victory over edson barboza at fight night atlantic city. Originally sold on retail shelves at available at sunday internet sports. The ufc takes over barnes and noble on december 15th ufc. Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features. Oct 01, 2009 if you call yourself a true fight fan, then your library isnt complete without octagon, a collectors book jampacked with stunning photographs of ufc fighters, shot by talented photographer kevin lynch. Get up close and personal with the warriors of the ultimate fighting championship ufcregistered. Most pictures are portraits of the fighters before and after their fights, but kevin lynch the photographer puts in his own creative style on some pictures while the fighters are fighting. May 05, 2014 entertainment photographer kevin lynch spent seven years creating the groundbreaking octagon, a coffee table sized book that captured the world of ultimate fighting. The ultimate fighting championship is to a mixed martial arts fighter what the nba is to a basketball player. The book comes in an edition of 450 and a deluxe collectors edition of 150.
All images are a of kevin lynch inc and cannot be copied, downloaded or used in anyway without the written permission or consent by kevin lynch inc. The ufc octagon trade edition gets up close and personal with the warriors of the ultimate fighting championship. Jul 17, 2009 the ultimate fighting championship is to a mixed martial arts fighter what the nba is to a basketball player. Explore the work of photographer lynch and track the evolution of the ultimate fighting championship over five years through 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed martial arts sport. Khabib, ferguson, mcgregor, cowboy, poirier, gaethje the list of highprofile athletes is deep. Ufc octagon kevin lynch hardcover book 2008 ultimate fighting championship. Mixed martial arts is a sport with a passionate and expanding audience. Oliveiras submission win over kevin lee on saturday continued one of the most impressive streaks in all the ufc. Kevin lynch that documents the ultimate fighting championshipufc over a. Kevin lynchs photographic talent and the ufcs bold vision to publish octagon with the utmost respect to quality will defy all preconceived notions of what mixed martial arts is about and what an art book can be.
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