George Best

Authors:

By Bernie Smith, Maureen Hunt

Format:

Hardback

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In print, usually dispatched within 5-7 days.

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£17.99 £16.19 (Save 10%)

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Football, Biography, George Best, Manchester United FC, Northern Ireland

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Further Details

• Published: 3rd Sep 2007
• ISBN: 1844544559
• Pages: 288
• Size: 234mm x 153mm

From Word of Sport:

We're not sure that it's really necessary for yet another 'celebration' of George Best - surely there's nothing new to add? - but if you haven't had your fill of Best tributes, here's the latest.

From the Publisher:

George Best was one of the greatest footballers ever to have walked the Earth - an absolute legend. His ability as an all-round player was, and still is, unsurpassed. He was highly skillful, a tough tackler and great in the air.

As well as being an exceptionally gifted sportsman, George also had a unique gift when it came to people. His open and friendly nature meant that other were naturally drawn to him and he always had time to get to know people. As well as the legions of football fans who watched, awestruck as he played, he also touched the hearts of everyone whom he came into contact with: from club managers to the grounds man at Old Trafford, Bestie had time for them all.

Maureen Hunt and Bernie Smith are two avid collectors of George Best memorabilia and there is not much about the great man that they don't know or possess. They have come to realise that every collectable, keepsake and souvenir has a humourous, heart-warming or poignant story surrounding it, and piecing these gems of history together they have compiled a fitting tribute to a genuine icon. Packed with anecdotes and rare photographs, this delightful book will be a welcome addition to any Best fan's collection and is wonderful way to commemorate the man who was both hero and friend to so many people.

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Ian_T (Sunday Star)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

This is a different kind of biography, one that tells George Best's story from his fans' points of view by using George Best memorabilia, and people's memories and tributes to the late, great man himself; it tells the story behind the tabloid headlines. It unfolds what a really nice man he was; it doesn't veneer over his faults and failings but shows through people's experiences of meeting him just what a kind and generous person George Best was.

It's a book that is very readable, full of really interesting individual stories that are cleverly linked together to tell the multi-coloured life journey of George. Its a good read for any age with loads of photographs - many not seen before.

A definate for George Best and Man U fans - in fact for anyone - even if you're not keen on footy.

You can even go to a new web site linked to the book www.georgebestacelebration.com that will give you 'More of the Best', and I understand, coming soon will be information on buying George Best memorabilia; or if you have some already finding out its value.

Posted on 2nd Dec 2007 at 22:19:27 GMT.