--- product_id: 56396910 title: "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful" price: "$631.09" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/56396910-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50-years-of-beautiful store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # large, heavyweight volume 50 years of history 500+ iconic photos Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful **Price:** $631.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Dive into 50 years of swimsuit history – where beauty meets legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful - **How much does it cost?** $631.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/56396910-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50-years-of-beautiful) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Iconic Visual Legacy:** Over 500 breathtaking images capturing 50 years of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit history. - • **Supermodel Hall of Fame:** Profiles and covers featuring legendary models like Elle, Christie, Heidi, and Tyra. - • **Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes:** Never-before-seen outtakes and candid shots revealing the creative genius behind the shoots. - • **Unmatched Nostalgia & Style:** A definitive tribute to a cultural icon blending fashion, art, and athleticism. - • **Collector’s Coffee Table Statement:** A substantial, beautifully printed volume that commands attention and sparks conversation. ## Overview Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful is a heavyweight collector’s book featuring over 500 stunning photographs and in-depth profiles of iconic supermodels. This used edition in good condition offers a nostalgic, visually rich journey through five decades of the legendary Swimsuit Issue, including rare behind-the-scenes content and memorable covers that shaped fashion and pop culture. ## Description 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. Review: Swimsuit Heaven - This is one humdinger of a book. It gives you a workout just lifting it. Probably some of the most beautiful women in the world, in stunning locations wearing stunning swimwear. Or in some cases a layer of paint and nothing else. But it is more than that, it is a history of a publishing icon, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Every cover is there . Every model who has ever struck a pose for SI. Nostalgia . I love it. But beware , the coffee table might not be up to it as this is a BIG book. Review: Beautiful Bargain - a most excellent and beautifully printed book. Single copies of the swimsuit issue are always difficult to get hold of and can be expensive. It is a very big book as well. these facts make it a real bargain ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,528 in Fashion Photography (Books) 2,464 in Portrait Photography 7,132 in Erotic Photography | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 186 Reviews | ## Images ![Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BC8b2pX0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Swimsuit Heaven *by P***T on 4 July 2014* This is one humdinger of a book. It gives you a workout just lifting it. Probably some of the most beautiful women in the world, in stunning locations wearing stunning swimwear. Or in some cases a layer of paint and nothing else. But it is more than that, it is a history of a publishing icon, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Every cover is there . Every model who has ever struck a pose for SI. Nostalgia . I love it. But beware , the coffee table might not be up to it as this is a BIG book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Bargain *by R***Y on 11 March 2015* a most excellent and beautifully printed book. Single copies of the swimsuit issue are always difficult to get hold of and can be expensive. It is a very big book as well. these facts make it a real bargain ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful cover and big book! great photos. *by F***I on 20 September 2014* I love photography and this gives us a chance to have the most famouse covers of Sports Illustred and to se how photography devoloped in the last half century! great photos great quality and big! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/56396910-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50-years-of-beautiful](https://www.desertcart.us/products/56396910-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-50-years-of-beautiful) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*