Author(s): Editors of Sports Illustrated

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In this title, every cover and model who has appeared in the Swimsuit Issue is represented, including in-depth profiles of the supermodels - household names such as Elle, Christie, Heidi and Tyra - who skyrocketed to fame after gracing the coveted cover. From Cheryl Tiegs' fishnet suit to the bodypainting creations that stagger the imagination to the superstar athletes who have graced its pages, this stunning parade of imagery brilliantly captures the essence of Swimsuit. Never before seen outtakes and candid's are mixed in with images of the unusual suits and surprising situations the SI editors dreamed up for its models on its storied shoots. The result is the inside story of this extraordinary publication set against over five hundred breathtaking photographs - Swimsuit's trademark of exquisite bodies in exotic locales at its most memorable.