Ultimate fighting championship organization worldcat. Originally sold on retail shelves at available at sunday internet sports. 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. Octagon ufc fighters have finally gotten a book thats as hardcore as they are. Mma photo book octagon the lounge in photographyon. How do you transform something as rough and tumble as the ufc into a work of art. This amazing hardcover book titled octagon perfectly represents the ufc with photographs by renowned photographer kevin lynch. Kevin lynch that documents the ultimate fighting championshipufc over a. Im really surprised that this book is this cheap, because it is really great, tons of pictures, and over 300 pages. Three ufc auctions to aid intrepid fallen heroes fund are underway.
Kevin lynch portrays the humanity behind fierce ufc fighters. 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 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. 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. See octagon photog and brandon vera in ca tonight ufc. Kevin lynch photographs the ultimate fighting championship kpbs. Ufc belfast star kevin lee does his best to offend the. 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 photographs the ultimate fighting championship. In 2007, renowned photographer kevin lynch published a book of his iconic ufc photography that would dramatically reframe the image of the sport and its athletes. Unfollow ufc octagon ring to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Your source for exercise, health and nutrition advice, with information on building muscle mass, weightlifting and sports nutrition. Quinn fine art advisory and zuffa, llc, owner of the ufc brand, are pleased to announce the opening of octagon. Front cover of the octagon photo book, by kevin lynch and ufc.
Our products here at sjmcollectibles we have sports cards and collectibles for everyone. A payperview juggernaut and cable television staple, the ufc regularly sells out. 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. Octagon named for the eight sided cage in which the fighters compete presents photographs by kevin lynch, who was given unprecedented access to document the ultimate fighting championship mixed martial artists, both ringside and behind the scenes.
In collaboration with the ufc, lynch embarked on a fouryear book project published in december 2007 by powerhouse books titled octagon. The deluxe collectors edition by kevin lynch rare ufc volume. 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. Three ufc auctions to aid intrepid fallen heroes fund are.
Most pictures are portraits of the fighters before and after their fights, but kevin lynch the photographer puts in his own. Lee used the opportunity to cast a wider net and call. Kevin lynch is internationally recognized for his growing portfolio of. This is literally a picture only book, dont think there is a single word in the. And the ufc battleground is the octagon, the metal cage where fights. 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. The collectors edition of the book is limited to 450 copies, while the deluxe collectors edition, which comes with a signed and numbered. For more information, or current ufc fight news, visit, uk.
But why do people call the ufc ring the octagon, and why is it octagon anyway. Foreword from dana white, ufc president ever since i can remember, i always loved. Octagon ultimate fighting championship bradygames isbn. Octagon captures the courage, heart and soul of the ufc, and the fans who love it.
Three ufc auctions to aid intrepid fallen heroes fund are underway por thomas gerbasi dic. 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. We carry all major brands of sport cards including topps, donruss, leaf, tristar, bowman, panini, upper. Lynch embarked on a fouryear project with the ufc, resulting in the octagon series of art works, as well as the publication of a deluxe, limited edition artist book by powerhouse and zuffa, llc, which includes an introduction by david mamet and essay by dave hickey. Octagon will be available at retailers nationwide on december 15th. 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.
The exhibition, a show of more than 20 chromogenic prints culled from. 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. The criticallyacclaimed octagon book by kevin lynch is a keepsake that will be treasured by any fight fan. Entertainment photographer kevin lynch spent seven years creating the groundbreaking octagon, a coffee table. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a monumental grid of beforeandafter photographs of the. Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features. Photographs by kevin lynch, introduction by lorenzo fertittta, foreword by david mamet, essay by dave hickey, afterword by dana white. The ufc performance institute put together a list of ways that you can stay healthy during quarantine.
Explore the work of photographer kevin lynch and track the evolution of the ufcregistered over. How kevin lynch turned ufc fighting into art youtube. And the ufc battleground is the octagon, the metal cage where fights take place. A musthave for diehard ufc collectors and mixed martial arts aficionados, octagon. Ufc octagon large hardback coffee table book by kevin lynch. Arena before the event, ufc 68, nationwide arena, columbus, oh, 2007 p 6 melvin guillard v rick davis, ufc 60, 2006 p 1415. Check out the amazon link there are a couple spreads from inside the book as well as a portion of dana whites afterword. The story of kevin lynchs iconic ufc photos october 12, 2018. Fans are always seeing the ufc action inside the octagon. Ufc belfast star kevin lee does his best to offend the entirety of ireland.
Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. 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. In 2002, photographer kevin lynch became involved with the ufc. The exhibition photographer kevin lynch captures the intensity of mixedmartial arts on film may 12, 2008 michele c. This may be one of the most important books in the history of the art. Handmade in italy by the worlds most experienced craftsmen, this collectors edition of octagon is unrivaled in quality and presentation. Sports card and memorabilia store, get in the game with. Ufc octagon for sale in uk 56 secondhand ufc octagons. 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. The book comes in an edition of 450 and a deluxe collectors edition of 150. This oversized, 65 pound over 400page coffee table book features an essay by noted art historian and cultural critic dave hickey and a foreword written by the playwright and filmmaker david mamet. Given her octagon prowess, there might not be anyone better to invite your brock lesnar vs. The classic collection of imagery captures ufc fighters in photographic form before, during and after some of the most epic battles ever witnessed.
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