- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd; First Edition edition (14 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0862786983
- ISBN-13: 978-0862786984
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 19.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 853,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'a tremendous empathy with bike racers' -- Belfast Telegraph 'a glowing tribute ... from an ardent fan' -- Books Ireland
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Joey Dunlop was born in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on 25 February 1952. His first ambition was to be an army man, but when he purchased his first bike at the age of sixteen, his passion for the sport superceded everything else in his life. He quickly went on to become one of the most exciting riders ever seen, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races in particular. Joey's racing career began in 1969, and his yellow helmet and number three bike became synonymous with high-octane wins. Joey was known affectionately to his legion of fans as the 'King of the Roads' or 'Yer Maun', but there was more to this rider than racing. He received an MBE for his motorcycling prowess - his racing record remains unsurpassed: twenty-five wins in twenty-five years at the TT races and five times world champion. But he also received an OBE for the many single-handed relief trips he ran to Romania and the Balkans, bringing food, clothing and supplies to war-torn areas. Joey Dunlop died as he had lived: in an adrenaline rush. On 2 July 2000, the forty-eight-year old Dunlop crashed during a race in Estonia. The sporting world was shocked. His funeral was attended by 50,000 people - the largest funeral gathering in the history of Northern Ireland. Afterwards, 2,000 bikers rode a lap of honour and thousands of people recorded their feelings for 'Yer Maun' in "Books of Condolences" in Ireland and Britain.
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A Photographic Life And Times Of A Road Racing Legend,
By anthonyk@eircom.net (Co. Kerry, Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joey Dunlop (Hardcover)
I had the great pleasure of witnessing Joey Dunlop winning the treble on the Isle of Man in 1988. I had always promised myself that I would go there to see my greatest sporting hero compete. When I heard the news of his tragic death, I felt so lucky that I had made that trip to see him and the memories of it will live with me forever. When I became aware that this book was about to be published I immediately ordered it. I was not disappointed. It is a fantastic volume of beautiful photographs that show Joey as we remember him, the quite and unassuming man off the bike and the ferocious competitor on it. It tracks his career from the early days in Northern Ireland through the heady years of 26 IOM victories and then to his untimely demise in Talin, Estonia. For anyone who had the pleasure of seeing Joey race, this book will bring it all back and for those who did'nt, it will help to explain why this man was a hero to so many. A true man of the people whose loss to racing and to humanity is deeply felt. An excellent book that I recommend wholeheartedly.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Simply The Best,
By robert.s@bigfoot.com (Belfast, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joey Dunlop (Hardcover)
Stephen Davidsons book shows the master at work, the book takes a look at Joeys career and the pictures are of an extremely high standard. This is a must buy for any Joey Dunlop Fan.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A brilliant and moving tribute,
By A Customer
This review is from: Joey Dunlop (Hardcover)
This is perhaps one of the most moving books I have ever read. Stephen Davison's photographs of Joey at work and rest reveal the real man behind the legend, and his text beautifully sums up the triumphant career and lasting legacy of one of the world of sport's real legends. Moving, inspiring, and tremendously well-produced, this book deserves all the success it has already achieved and more!
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