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Created in 2013, Skate Guard Blog explores the overlooked, forgotten, and underappreciated corners of figure skating history - from little-known stories to fresh perspectives on famous skaters, eras, and events. There’s always something new to discover, so grab a cup of coffee and glide into the rich, fascinating history of the world’s most beloved winter sport.

Ordering Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s - Retail/Library Distribution

 Book cover for "Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s" by Ryan Stevens


Sequins, Scandals and Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s is an extraordinary history of a decade when figure skating was the talk of the town and its stars were household names.

This one-of-a-kind book expands far beyond iconic moments like Torvill and Dean's Bolero and The Battle of The Brians, exploring intriguing connections between figure skating and real-world events that shaped the decade, including The AIDS Pandemic, The Cold War and The Fall of The Berlin Wall. 

Brimming with fascinating facts and eye-opening insights, the book chronologically highlights the competitions, shows and skaters that made figure skating everyone's favourite winter sport.

A must-have collector's edition for any knowledgeable fan of the sport who came of age in the 80s - or wishes they did.

WHERE TO ORDER FOR RETAIL STORES AND LIBRARIES

Print (Hard Cover)

Gardners (UK)
Library Bound (Canada)
Peter Pal (Australia)
James Bennett (Australia)
Wheelers (Australia/New Zealand)

eBook

CloudLibrary (Bibliotheca)
OverDrive (Libby)
Tolino (Germany/The Netherlands)

If you experience any difficulty with any of these ordering links, simply search the book's name on the bookseller of your choice's website. If you have any ordering/delivery issues, please reach out to the retailer directly for assistance.