A well-illustrated guidebook that includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native tradition, and instructions and ideas on how to design and carve a totem-pole as either a traditional design or in a personal folk-art motif.
'Remember me for the football' was George Best's last wish before his untimely death, aged just 59. True Genius is the definitive family-backed account of his remarkable career published to coincide with what would have been his 75th birthday. Written by celebrated Manchester United author Wayne Barton.
Merlin is the story of Gordon Hill, one of the most exciting players in British football history. Schooled at Millwall, a chance loan move to Chicago Sting proved fateful as Hill was steered to Manchester United by the legendary Bill Foulkes and Jimmy Murphy.
As a homegrown player with a taste for spectacular goals, Clayton Blackmore was a fan favourite for Manchester United long before he secured cult status with his tremendous form in the club's famous 1990/91 season. His clearance off the line in the Cup Winners' Cup Final against Barcelona being just as crucial as his long-range efforts which helped to get United there. After becoming one of the few remaining players from the entertaining sides of the 80s to get his hands on a League winner's medal, Clayton's career was interrupted at its peak by injury before he left with Bryan Robson to lead a revolution up at Middlesbrough, in a controversial spell at the Riverside which included Brazilian superstars and Premier League points deductions. A true legend of Welsh football, Clayton Blackmore's is a unique story of one of the most famous rebuilding periods in football history, packed with anecdotes. Ghost writer Wayne Barton has worked with numerous Manchester United legends and was described by the Independent in 2015 as 'the leading writer' on the club.
The family authorised biography of Manchester United hero Jimmy Murphy who managed the club after the Munich air disaster and managed Wales in their only appearance in the World Cup finals.
Duncan Edwards was the jewel in the crown of the Busby Babes, an all-time legend at 21 who was denied even greater footballing success by the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. This new biography, written by respected Manchester United author Wayne Barton with family support, is the most forensic account of Edwards' remarkable life and career yet.
The first comprehensive biography of Rooney's playing career, with brand new stories and exclusive new insights plus unique archive images.
Eric Cantona arrived at Manchester United in 1992, starting an era of unprecedented success. This book takes a meticulous look at his impact on a sporting and cultural level, at Manchester United and beyond. Numerous interviews, research and in-depth analysis tell the story of the man who fans voted as Manchester United's best ever player
This second collection of over 200 previously unseen photographs takes a fresh look at Barton Hill, a lively community in east Bristol. The area was redeveloped during the 1950s and 1960s and these images document the huge changes that took place at that time.