Books

If you love figure skating, these books are for you!

Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice

The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. In Canada, she became a cultural icon, rivaling the most celebrated stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives. Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a significant new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating. This well-researched narrative presents a revealing portrait of a Canadian figure skating legend that will both surprise and enlighten readers.

Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s

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

Jackson Haines: The Skating King

Jackson Haines left America during the height of the Civil War and toured extensively through Europe. He translated ballet to the ice. He performed for Czars and Emperors. He inspired the formation of many of the world's oldest skating clubs. He changed the world's most exciting winter sport forever and our fascination in him has never waned. Jackson Haines: The Skating King chronicles Haines' story from his humble beginnings in New York to his premature death in Finland in 1875. Through extensive study of 19th century archives and unpublished material housed at the K.H. Renlunds Museum and World Figure Skating Museum, Stevens proves that fact can be far more intriguing than fiction.

A Bibliography of Figure Skating

A Bibliography of Figure Skating is a fascinating reference book cataloguing over a century of figure skating literature, including biographies, historical books and periodicals in over a dozen languages. Read about the first Bibliography of Skating, penned during the Victorian era by Frederick William Foster. Learn helpful tips and tricks to help you track down rare books and magazines, many of which are now out of print. Expand your knowledge of Olympic figure skating stars past and present and begin crafting your own ultimate figure skating library. 

Technical Merit: A History of Figure Skating Jumps

Much has been written about figure skating jumps over the years, but most of it has focused on technique. Precious little has been written from a historical perspective. Technical Merit: A History of Figure Skating Jumps is a fascinating book that is jam-packed with stories about the origins and international evolution of figure skating jumps over the course of more than a century. Read dozens of compelling, little-known facts about the people who have been responsible for some of the biggest technical achievements in the world's most exciting winter sport. The book's foreword is written by Donald Jackson, the first skater to land a triple Lutz jump in competition.

The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating

How much do you really know about Canadian figure skating? The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating is a comprehensive reference book crammed with fascinating facts and figures you simply can't find online. Peruse biographies of hundreds of skaters, coaches, choreographers, judges and builders... including many incredible people you have never even heard of. Explore detailed records of Canadian figure skating competitions dating back to the 19th century, including complete results of the Canadian Championships from the early 20th century to the present day. If you love Canadian figure skating, you will be fascinated by the information in this book!

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