Description
An official landmark photographic book charting the private and public lives of Barry Sheene - one of motorsport's best-loved and most charismatic figures.
About the Author
Rick Broadbent is an award-winning journalist and author. He has worked at The Times for 10 years and has written nine books. His previous titles on motorcycle racing include That Near-Death Thing, winner at the British Sports Book Awards 2013 and shortlisted for the William Hill prize, and Ring of Fire, also shortlisted for the William Hill Prize. He was shortlisted for the William Hill prize for third time in 2016 for Endurance: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Emil Zatopek Phil Wain has been a freelance motorcycle journalist for over 10 years and is a features writer for a number of publications, including BikeSport News and Classic Racer, having also been a regular contributor to MCN, MCN Sport, Irish Racer and Motorcycle Racer. He is the author of the bestselling Guy Martin: Portrait of a Bike Legend.
Reviews
Rick Broadbent guides you through the delights of the much-missed maverick... * GQ *
Extraordinary * MCN.com *
The bone-breaking, Brut-splashing tale of the nation's loveable rogue, Barry Sheene * Mail on Sunday *
In this lavish coffee table work you see the real Barry Sheene ... It is certainly worth every penny of the cover price... a quality hardback tome. * Ducati Owners Club Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472944580
Author Rick Broadbent
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1292g