Simply the Best: A Biography of Ronnie O'sullivan - Couverture rigide

Everton, Clive

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ISBN 10 : 1785314440 ISBN 13 : 9781785314445

Editeur : Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

Simply the Best is the definitive portrait of Ronnie O’Sullivan, the most gifted, charismatic and successful player the sport of snooker has ever produced.

Written by Clive Everton, widely regarded as the 'Voice of Snooker', this fascinating biography charts O’Sullivan’s remarkable journey from precocious teenage prodigy to global sporting icon. Blessed with a natural talent rarely seen in any sport, Ronnie captivated audiences from the moment he burst onto the professional circuit, combining breathtaking shot-making with a flair and personality that transformed perceptions of snooker.

• Charts Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rise from teenage sensation to record-breaking champion
• Explores the key moments, triumphs and turning points that defined one of sport’s greatest careers
• Examines the qualities that made O’Sullivan a unique and revolutionary figure in snooker
• Reveals the influences, relationships and experiences that shaped the man behind the public image
• Celebrates a career built on extraordinary skill, longevity, resilience and an enduring love of the game
• Written by legendary snooker journalist and commentator Clive Everton, one of the sport’s foremost authorities

Alongside the trophies, records and unforgettable performances, Simply the Best offers fresh insight into the character and personality of a sporting great whose appeal extends far beyond the baize. Honest, balanced and richly detailed, it paints a compelling portrait of a player whose genius, charisma and influence have helped define an era and secure his place among the greatest competitors in sporting history.

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À propos de l'auteur

Clive Everton's long career as a television commentator has led to him becoming referred to as 'The Voice of Snooker'. He has been editor of Snooker Scene for 47 years, and was snooker correspondent of The Guardian for 35 years. Clive is the author of Black Farce and Cue Ball Wizards, shortlisted in the 2008 BSBA awards.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1785314440
• ISBN 13: 9781785314445
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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