- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: James Ward (1 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0955812720
- ISBN-13: 978-0955812729
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 17.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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The latest book by Club historian and author Gary James is now available from the City Store. "The Big Book Of City" has been written in the spirit and style of traditional football annuals and is a joyful celebration of the players, games, goals and supporters from the Club's earliest beginnings to the modern era.
The book includes two main themes - goalkeepers and Europe - and carries profiles of ever City league `keeper and every European game played by the Blues. There's also the story of the Trawler Twelve, as told by one of the intrepid City explorers.
The book reveals for the first time exactly where the name "Maine Road" actually came from - it's a surprising tale - and the incredible story of City in Berlin in 1937 when the Blues took on the German propaganda machine. There are also golden goals, daily season reminders, City managers, quizzes, obscure history and a timeline of City's history.
The book also includes many rare images from the birth of the Blues through to goals by Adebayor and Tevez this season.
"May I congratulate you on another fantastic book. My problem is actually putting the darn thing down! There seems to be something on virtually every page that is of interest - I really am enjoying picking through it...though I guess that one day I will actually attempt to read it through more properly. Well done - it's a super achievement and I am delighted with my copy." Roger Reade, an early purchaser of the book. -- Manchester City Match Programme
James' book is bursting with fascinating old stories, including a profile of every one of City's 69 goalkeepers, from William Douglas in 1890 up to Shay Given.
--Manchester Evening News
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Gary James' newest publication on Manchester City Football Club. "The Big Book of City" consistes of 296 pages, with an 8 page colour section, and includes features on City's goalkeepers; every competitive European match played by the Blues; interviews with former players; plus much more.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read a few books on my beloved City and have take an active interest in its long history with all its twists and turns.
The Big Book of City added to my knowledge but did it with a real sense of love for the content and a care for detail.
A wonderful read, packed with new information and delivered in a great new format.
I cannot recommend this book more highly, especially as a christmas present.
I hope someone buys a copy for Sheikh Mansour.
The Big Book of City added to my knowledge but did it with a real sense of love for the content and a care for detail.
A wonderful read, packed with new information and delivered in a great new format.
I cannot recommend this book more highly, especially as a christmas present.
I hope someone buys a copy for Sheikh Mansour.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The latest book by Club historian and author Gary James is now available. "The Big Book Of City" has been written in the spirit and style of traditional football annuals and is a joyful celebration of the players, games, goals and supporters from the Club's earliest beginnings to the modern era.
The book includes two main themes - goalkeepers and Europe - and carries profiles of ever City league `keeper and every European game played by the Blues. There's also the story of the Trawler Twelve, as told by one of the intrepid City explorers.
The book reveals for the first time exactly where the name "Maine Road" actually came from - it's a surprising tale - and the incredible story of City in Berlin in 1937 when the Blues took on the German propaganda machine. There are also golden goals, daily season reminders, City managers, quizzes, obscure history and a timeline of City's history.
The book also includes many rare images from the birth of the Blues through to goals by Adebayor and Tevez this season.
"May I congratulate you on another fantastic book. My problem is actually putting the darn thing down! There seems to be something on virtually every page that is of interest - I really am enjoying picking through it...though I guess that one day I will actually attempt to read it through more properly. Well done - it's a super achievement and I am delighted with my copy." Roger Reade, an early purchaser of the book.
The Big Book Of City by Gary James, is published by James Ward and is now available.
The book includes two main themes - goalkeepers and Europe - and carries profiles of ever City league `keeper and every European game played by the Blues. There's also the story of the Trawler Twelve, as told by one of the intrepid City explorers.
The book reveals for the first time exactly where the name "Maine Road" actually came from - it's a surprising tale - and the incredible story of City in Berlin in 1937 when the Blues took on the German propaganda machine. There are also golden goals, daily season reminders, City managers, quizzes, obscure history and a timeline of City's history.
The book also includes many rare images from the birth of the Blues through to goals by Adebayor and Tevez this season.
"May I congratulate you on another fantastic book. My problem is actually putting the darn thing down! There seems to be something on virtually every page that is of interest - I really am enjoying picking through it...though I guess that one day I will actually attempt to read it through more properly. Well done - it's a super achievement and I am delighted with my copy." Roger Reade, an early purchaser of the book.
The Big Book Of City by Gary James, is published by James Ward and is now available.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this for my dad for his birthday. He read it, my grandad read it, i read it and now its with another city fan. The book is brilliant we all loved it. My grandads been going for 68 years to watch city and even he learnt more about the club. It is really interesting and I hugely reccommend the all city fans to buy it, even the 'know it all's'!
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