The remarkable tale of Gerry Storey, and how his boxing gym brought together a city during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Steven Gerrard Libri
Il Dr. Steven Gerrard è uno studioso di cinema, media e cultura visiva, con una passione particolare per la cultura popolare britannica, la fantascienza e il cinema horror. Il suo lavoro critico approfondisce aree cinematografiche specifiche, inclusi contributi a studi sui film di Carry On. Condivide le sue intuizioni attraverso varie pubblicazioni, che spaziano da riviste accademiche a magazine popolari.
The true story behind one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century: how Christiaan Barnard managed the first heart transplant
The classic dual biography of Jesse Owens and Joe Louis, winner of the 2002 William Hill Sports Book of the Year
The classic account of the dark world of boxing that won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
Steven Gerrard is a genuine Liverpool legend. Captain at the age of 23. Two FA Cups. Three League Cups. One UEFA Cup. And that Champions League win. Gerrard embodies the spirit and passion of Liverpool football club like no other in the modern era. From the raw but talented youngster who made the jump from the Melwood training ground and took to the famous Anfield turf at 18, to the talismanic skipper who has led his beloved club through thick and thin, this stunningly illustrated book, complete with exclusive new photographs, is the story of his fifteen momentous seasons at Liverpool FC. Along with a foreword from Kenny Dalglish, this is Steven Gerrard's Liverpool story in his own words.
The Carry On Films
- 264pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Exploring the roots of British comedy, this book delves into the 31 Carry On films, highlighting their origins in Victorian music halls and saucy seaside postcards. Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, these films satirize societal changes, lampooning icons like James Bond and Cleopatra. With memorable performances from stars such as Sid James and Barbara Windsor, the Carry On series became a cultural phenomenon. Gerrard's analysis connects the films to their historical context, making this a must-read for fans of the franchise.
Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC, but as a key member of the England team. He tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, capturing the camaraderie, tensions and thrills of the game.
My story
- 496pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
The no-holds-barred autobiography from one of this country's greatest ever footballers, Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team, and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool. In this book he charts his full playing career, shedding light on the defining games, his life off the pitch as well as the players and managers he's encountered. Explosive, controversial and searingly honest, this will be the last word from an era-defining player
A Man's World
- 440pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
William Hill prize-winning author Donald McRae's brilliant account of the boxer who broke boxing's biggest taboo
The Modern British Horror Film
- 184pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Tracking the revitalization of the British horror film industry over the past two decades, media expert Steven Gerrard investigates why audiences have flocked to these movies. Offering in-depth analysis of numerous films, this book takes readers on a lively tour of the genre's highlights, while provocatively exploring how these films reflect viewers' gravest fears about the state of the nation.
