TT: Isle of Man Rider by Rider: A compilation of the top 50 TT riders of all time - Couverture rigide

McCann, Liam

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ISBN 10 : 1909217778 ISBN 13 : 9781909217775

Editeur : G2 Entertainment, 2013

Synopsis

TT Ride by Rider is a comprehensive collection of profiles of the best riders to have raced at the prestigious Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. From the legendary racers at the beginning of the 20th century like Charlie Collier to the stars of modern TT racing like John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Michael Rutter, this book examines the careers of some of best riders in the history of motorcycle racing. Re-live the sport’s golden age in the 1950s, wonder at the skill and courage of riders like future Formula One World Champion John Surtees, superstar Geoff Duke and the legendary Giacomo Agostini in the sport’s most dangerous era, and celebrate the magnificent achievements of Tony Rutter in the 1970s, Steve Hislop in the 1980s and Joey Dunlop and Carl Fogarty in the ‘90s. Packed with superb photographs and statistical information, each profile looks at the riders’ successes, failures and iconic moments. This book is a fantastic reference point for all fans of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Liam McCann was born in Guildford, England, in 1973 and has a BA in Sports Physiology & Psychology. He was Sussex county champion in three of the athletics field events and swam to a national standard. He formed Shooter in 1996, a rock band that toured Europe for four years, and The Legend of Dan McCann, an acoustic combo, in 2009. Liam started writing novels and sports books in 2003, and he has now written 20. He works as a freelance editor / copywriter / proofreader for The Daily Telegraph, Artists' & Photographers' Press, Murray Books, Vivays Publishing and UK International Press, and as a part-time cricket pundit for Sky Sports.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: G2 Entertainment
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1909217778
• ISBN 13: 9781909217775
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible