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by Harry Pearson (Author) "In the window of the print shop at the foot of Dog Leap Stairs there was a photo of the Tyne Bridge under construction ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (3 Aug 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0349108374
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349108377
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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** 'Savagely funny and frequently moving.some of the humour is as full-blooded as a tackle by Bryan Robson, and if at times the author wanders off at a tangent, like Chris Waddle on a bad day, then that is the capricious nature of football.' -DAILY TELEGRAPH **'Forget Nick Horby's FEVER PITCH, this is the football book of the new age, a mix of heroism, humour and Norman Hunter, but mainly humour.' SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The literary equivalant of a 30 yard screamer., 14 Feb 2004
By russell clarke "stipesdoppleganger" (halifax, west yorks) - See all my reviews
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“The Far Corner” is a warm homage to North East football, the title allaying to the regions geographical location as well as the more obvious football reference. Harry Pearson while in the throes of moving back to the area spent a season trawling round this football mad region watching games from all levels. Jeez, as if moving house isn’t stressful enough. He goes from the dizzy heights of the Premiership with Newcastle through to the more dubious delights of Blyth Spartans vs. Tow Law Town in the Federation Brewery Northern League Division One. In a way, this is as much a travel and to some extent an historical book as well as a football one. Mostly though it’s just bloody funny. So much so you could find yourself ,like I did ,laughing out loud on public transport, unless you go everywhere by car in which case in the interests of road safety I’d recommend you stick to reading it at home.
Most of the high comedy comes from Pearson’s empirical observations of his fellow fans but he also has a wry eye and sharp turn of phrase for the most mundane of subjects. Hence;” It was so cold the sun was wearing a balaclava”. But there is also an undertow of melancholic nostalgia as he gives brief potted histories and biographies of teams and players.
This book has been compared to “Fever Pitch” which is a bit inaccurate as that is a more forensic examination of the hardcore fans psyche and while “The Far Corner” lacks “Fever Pitch”, s poetic style it is the much funnier work. Thus we get a wincingly amusing account of Pearson’s encounter with the Sunderland Skinheed or the classic face off between two old timers on the terraces which culminates in a virtuoso performance so hilarious I almost popped a kneecap laughing.
As a strict armchair football fan, something that will earn me the eternal scorn from most of the people featured in this book, I can say it’s the only thing that makes me yearn to see a live game. Of course this soon passes as I remember I’m not that fond of frostbite and would really rather not have some twenty stone bruisers yelling vitriol in my ear throughout the game. I wish the girlfriend wouldn’t insist in coming too…As Pearson would say..”only joking”.
“The Far Corner” along with Simon Hughes “A Lot of Hard Yakka” is the most enjoyable sports book I’ve read and is a joy every time you re-visit. Read it and weep…….with laughter…Ohh and if anyone fancies commissioning a similar book about cricket in West Yorkshire , I’m up for the job!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, read it and laugh out loud., 20 May 2004
By Silver Fox (Napton, England) - See all my reviews
I'm not a great reader but was originally leant this book along with Mr Pearson's account of his travels around Belgium. I owe a debt of gratitude to the lender and now intend to buy ALL of Mr Pearson's books, three I think, from Amazon. I didn't think there were books that actually make you laugh out loud, it is absolutely hilarious and gives you a real feel for football at it's grass roots. Everything form his struggles to get to far flung grounds, to the players and crowds, the refreshments they consume, are described with great humour and sometimes very touching. Reading the chapters on each match you could be standing there beside him. I've never been inspired to write a review here before, so do yourself a big favour and travel with Harry around the North East and enjoy, and laugh til you cry, the atmosphere of real football. It's a book that once you've read it you'll go back to page one and start again. Whatever Harry Pearson's earnt from his books it's not enough!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Still the pick of all football tomes, 28 Jul 1999
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This book is the finest football work that I have had the privilege to read, and I have read many. Though I would not recommend the book to those with no interest in football, this is an outstanding- and above all, hilarious- look at all levels of the game in the north-east. Harry Pearson is a comedy genius and deserves to be a very rich man.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing So Much You Will Dribble
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5.0 out of 5 stars I own five copies of this book
This book is so funny that I have purchased five copies of it in homage to the genius that is Mr Pearson.
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I must have read this book 10 times & I never get sick of it. If ever I'm stuck for something to read I pick this up again & chuckle away at the the excellent portrayals... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best piece of football writing ever.
I read this book in a day - it's that good. It leads you in and then doesn't let you go. His style is summed up in the sub-title - a mazy dribble - with superb annecdotes and... Read more
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