Purcell, Steve

Des Lynam: The Biography

Fine condition. Andre Deutsch, 1999. First edition-first printing. Dark blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine, two small nicks on the edges of the cover) with Dj(small tear and crease on the edge of the front Dj cover, a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. The book is new with light shelf wear on the Dj cover, small ink mark on the outer edge of the pages, small nick on the edges of the pages. 213pp including Foreword. Price un-clipped. First edition. Book Description: Desmond Lynam is one of the most recognizable faces in British broadcasting. The consummate professional, his easy charm, handsome good looks and sparkling humour have captivated millions of fans, both male and female, sporting and non-sporting. n nIn this in-depth and engrossing biography, Steve Purcell, a former Fleet Street journalist, unravels for the first time the complex man behind the most famous moustache on television: his life and loves, his rise from humble beginnings in Ireland to iconic status as a national treasure. n nA famously private individual, this biography tells how Des turned his back on a steady career as an insurance salesman to become a radio sports reporter, broadcasting from a garden shed for just 2 pounds a programme. It tells of his early years in top-flight sports broadcasting and of how his reputation grew within the BBC as he covered World Cups, Olympic Games, Wimbledon tennis and, of course, the Grand National in a career spanning some thirty years. It also tells how, as he pursued his dream, his marriage suffered and eventually cracked under the strain. n nDes Lynam: The Biography is a celebration of the sporting world's best-loved presenter, the man who has firmly established himself in the hearts of the nation. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780233996615

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Boeknummer: 638

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Quinn, Niall

Niall Quinn: The Autobiography

Fine/Near fine. Headline Books, 2002. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick and scratch on the cover) in fine condition, with Dj(two small nicks, crease and scratch on the Dj cover) in near fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a small nick on the edges of the pages, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 311pp including index. Price un-clipped. Heavy book. Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780755310449

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Boeknummer: 6733

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Radcliffe, Paula

Paula: My Story So Far

Fine condition. Simon & Schuster, 2004. First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine, scratch and small nick on the cover) with Dj(a couple of small nicks, scratch and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour photos. Nice and clean pages as new with two pencil marks impressions on the edge of the first blank page of the book, two small creases on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book. 324pp. Price clipped. Product Description: Paula Radcliffe has managed to be both very successful in her field and incredibly popular with the Great British Public. She was the underdog for so long -- narrowly missing out on medals in the 1999 World Championships and the 2000 Sydney Olympics -- that fans longed to see her win. Paula's rosy manner hides a tough resolve to succeed and in 2002 her luck began to turn. She won gold medals at both the Commonwealth and European championships and started to grab the headlines, bringing Britain's focus back to athletics. Paula's bravery is not limited to the track, however. She has become a passionate spokesperson against drug cheats and, inspired by her own battle with the condition, she is widely admired for her patronage of asthma charities. And even though Athens in 2004 proved to be more Greek tragedy than triumph, her popularity remains undimmed. Her remarkable life story of highs and lows is fully chronicled in this fascinating and inspiring autobiography. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780743252423

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Boeknummer: 1830

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Ranieri, Claudio

Proud Man Walking: My Chelsea Diary

VGC. CollinsWillow, 2004. First UK edition-first printing. Blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine, small dent and nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj(very small tear, small nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with two small marks and ink marks on the outer edges, small stain marks inside the first five and last two pages of the book, light shelf wear on the edges of the pages. 302pp including Claudio Ranieri factfile. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780007190713

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Boeknummer: 9480

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Redgrave, Steve Sir

Inspired

Near fine/VGC. Headline, 2009. First UK edition-first printing. Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, scratch on the cover) in near fine condition, with Dj(two very small tears on the edges of the back Dj cover, small nicks, scratches and crease on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with two small ink marks on the outer edges. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 312pp including index. Price clipped. Heavy book. Near Fine/Very Good. ISBN: 9780755319640

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Boeknummer: 6876

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Rees, Mike

Men Who Played the Game: Sportsmen Who Gave Their Life in the Great War

Fine condition. Seren Books, 2015. First edition-first impression. Black hardback (silver lettering to the spine, small nick and scratch on the cover) with Dj(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages. 284pp including List of illustrations, bibliography, index. Price un-clipped. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9781781722862

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Boeknummer: 10431

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Rosaforte, Tim

Tiger Woods: The Championship Years

VGC. Headline, 2001. First UK edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, very small tear inside the edge of the back cover) with Dj(a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with colour photos. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of small marks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf on the Dj cover. 309pp including Foreword by Byron Nelson, afterword by Gary Player. Price un-clipped. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780747249801

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Boeknummer: 3966

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Rundell, Michael

Dictionary of Cricket

VGC. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. First UK edition-first printing. Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, two nicks and a crease on the edges of the cover)with Dj(some creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with b/w photos, drawings. Nice and clean pages with some foxing and ink marks on the outer edges, some nicks and creases on the edges of the pages, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 277pp including Bibliography. Price clipped. Product Description : An A-Z of cricket as it is played around the world, this book not only defines the terms of the game but illustrates them with lively quotations and provides a wealth of additional information. Fully up to date, it includes entries on sledging, ball-tampering, and the third umpire. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780047961038

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Boeknummer: 2017

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Rush, Ian

Ian Rush: An Autobiography

Fine condition. Ebury Press, 1996. First edition-3rd printing(3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4). Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, dent/nick on the edge of the front cover) with Dj(two creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book, two small nicks and creases on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book as new with light shelf wear. 192pp including Appendix. Price un-clipped. Product Description: Ian Rush, one of Liverpool's most revered and long-standing players, reveals the trials and triumphs of his career. He describes his thoughts and feelings about his managers and fellow players, and takes a frank look at his time playing for Wales, his home country. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780091851835

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Boeknummer: 1179

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Sandford, Christopher

Imran Khan: The Cricketer, The Celebrity, The Politician

Fine condition. HarperCollins, 2009. First edition-first printing. Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. The book is as new with two small nicks on the edges of the pages. 409pp including List of illustrations, career highlights, bibliography, sources and chapter notes, index. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780007262854

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Boeknummer: 7447

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

Trefwoorden: : 9780007262854

Schumacher, Michael

Michael Schumacher: Driving Force

Fine condition. Ebury Press, 2003. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Large format pictorial hardback(small nick on the cover) in fine condition, no Dj as issued. Illustrated with many full colour, b/w photographs. Heavy book. 192pp including Michael Schumacher:Career statistics. Book Description: Since 1994 Michael Schumacher has dominated Grand Prix, winning the FIA World championship in five of the nine seasons. In 2001/2002 he broke almost every motor racing record and is the most successful Formula One driver of all time. This book reveals the real Michael Schumacher through extensive first person material as well as a narrative by Sabine Kehm, a journalist, colleague and friend of Schumacher. Readers will learn about Schumacher's past, the secrets of his extraordinary success, his family, his view of other drivers and the state of F1, his opinion of controversial races and drivers, and will be given an insider's view of Ferrari. New/No Dj As Issued. ISBN: 9780091894351

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Boeknummer: 6722

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Schumacher, Michael

Michael Schumacher: Driving Force

GC plus. Ebury Press, 2003. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Large format pictorial hardback(mark on the edges of the back cover, two small nicks and scratches on the edges of the cover and spine) in good condition plus, no Dj as issued. Illustrated with many full colour, b/w photographs. Nice and clean pages but with some damp damage on the edges of the pages, a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC except for the damp on the pages. Heavy book(approx 1. 1 Kg). 192pp including Michael Schumacher:Career statistics. Good/No Dj As Issued. ISBN: 9780091894351

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Boeknummer: 7770

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Scott, Brough

McCoy: A Racing Post Celebration

Fine condition. Racing Post Books, 2010. First UK edition-2nd printing. Large format black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small creases and nick on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with many colour photos. The book is new with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 256pp including AP McCoy the career in summary, index. Price un-clipped. Heavy book. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9781905156801

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Boeknummer: 7071

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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Stephanie Sheene

Barry: The Story of Motorcycling Legend, Barry Sheene

Near fine condition. Sphere, 2007. First UK edition-first impression. Red hardback(silver lettering to the spine, two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with two small nicks on the edges of the pages, light shelf wear on the Dj cover(small colour mark inside the edges of the Dj cover). 228pp including Foreword, index. A collectable first edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9781847440334

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Boeknummer: 8549

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Stephanie Sheene

Barry: The Story of Motorcycling Legend, Barry Sheene

VGC plus. Sphere, 2007. First UK edition-first impression. Red hardback(silver lettering to the spine, two small nicks and light shelf wear on the edges of the cover) with Dj(small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC plus. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges, two small creases on the edges of the pages, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 228pp including Foreword, index. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9781847440334

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Boeknummer: 8730

Catalogus: Biographies : Sports

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