Barry
The Story of Motorcycling Legend, Barry Sheene
$37.84
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2008
Summary
This is the remarkable story of Barry Sheene, the cheeky cockney boy who grew up to become a sporting legend. He won the British motorcycling 125cc championship aged just twenty and twice became World Champion in the 500cc class, despite two life-threatening crashes. In an era when sport and its personalities rarely made it off the back pages, Barry Sheene crossed the bridge between sport and celebrity in a style that only George Best had achieved previously.
Barry is an intimate and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751539325 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0751539325 |
| Author: | Nick Harris, Steve Parrish |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2008 |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 201mm x 17mm |
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Critics Review
‘A short life but a fantastic one, and his mates Steve Parrish - no mean biker himself - and Nick Harris have put the legend’s life together in a book that runs the gamut of emotions and makes you wonder if you’re putting enough into your own life’ - DAILY SPORT
A short life but a fantastic one, and his mates Steve Parrish - no mean biker himself - and Nick Harris have put the legend’s life together in a book that runs the gamut of emotions and makes you wonder if you’re putting enough into your own life - DAILY SportAbout The Author
Nick Harris
Steve Parrish rode with Barry for years and is still heavily involved in the sport.
Nick Harris is a long standing motorcycling journalist and commentator.
Stephanie Sheene and Barry were the iconic golden couple of the 1970s: she now lives in Australia.
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