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David
Beckham Books |
| Ask anyone
to name a famous person in the world and David Beckham's name
will probably come up within five answers. No player is bigger
than United, but Becks could probably argue the case. Why
did he leave United? Was it because he fell out with Fergie?
Maybe his wife had a say in it or purely for football reasons
- a new challenge on his behalf and a good business move for
Manchester United (although many would argue he left for peanuts
to Real Madrid). He is now no longer in the England set-up
either, meaning David is back in the headlines. Becks is always
in the media and many books have been written about him. We
bring to you the full listing... |
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White Angels:
Beckham, The Real Madrid and the New Football |
| By
John Carlin |
Publishers
Bloomsbury |
2004 |
| The
book looks
at how David Beckham's transfer took place, the machinations
and intrigue behind the landmark deal. It exhaustively details
Beckham's first year at Real and how he fared alongside such
legendary stars as Figo, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Raul, and
Ronaldo. |
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The Fashion
of Football - From Best to Beckham |
| By
Paolo Hewitt & Mark Baxter |
Publishers
Mainstream |
2004 |
| From
Best to Beckham, from Mod to Label Lover.The Fashion of Football
is a groundbreaking work that examines for the first time
the link between football and fashion. Featuring a selection
of rare photographs which enliven the text, the book divides
itself into a work of two halves - the first depicting how
fashion has influenced the players and the second showing
how it has been represented in the stands. |
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Playing Away
- The A to Z of Soccer Sex Scandals |
| By
Matthew Clark |
Publishers
Mainstream |
2004 |
| Playing
Away chronicles the off-field antics of football's numerous
bad boys, whose behaviour has succeeded in moving football
from the back page to the front. From Best to Sven, from Allison
to Sir Alex, it is the definitive guide for fans, agents,
managers and even unsuspecting partners.
Oh dear, what has the world come to? How did this get published? |
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David Beckham
- Both Feet On The Ground - An Autobiography |
| By
David Beckham & Tom Watt |
Publishers
Perennial |
2004 |
| This
is the paperback and updated version of his 'My Side' book
originally released in 2003. It was sold in America with a
different title. This version includes his first season as
a player for Real Madrid. |
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David Beckham
- My Side |
| By
David Beckham & Tom Watt |
Publishers
Harper Collins |
2004 |
| This
is the paperback and updated version of his 'My Side' book
originally released in 2003. This version includes his first
season as a player for Real Madrid. |
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David Beckham
- My Side |
| By
David Beckham & Tom Watt |
Publishers
Harper Collins |
2003 |
| This
is the original hardback version released in 2003. |
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David Beckham
- Both Feet On The Ground - An Autobiography |
| By
David Beckham & Tom Watt |
Publishers
Harper Collins |
2003 |
| This
is the original hardback version of his 'My Side' book released
in 2003. It was sold in America with a different title. |
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When Beckham
Went To Spain: Power, Stardom & Real Madrid |
| By
Jimmy Burns |
Publishers
Michael Joseph |
2004 |
| In
the summer of 2003, David Beckham made transfer history by
moving from Manchester United to Real Madrid. For Beckham,
the boy from Chingford who had devoted his professional life
to Manchester United and become a global celebrity, the move
to Spain represented the biggest challenge of his career. |
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El Becks - A
Season In The Sun |
| By
Alex Leith |
Publishers
Vision Sports |
2004 |
| The
'real' story of how David Beckham conquered Spain. Alex Leith
travels the length and breadth of this vast country in the
England captain's footsteps, watching all his matches and
mingling with everyone from the Real Madrid ultras to the
English press pack. |
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Beckham Annual |
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Publishers
Zincseven Ltd |
2004 |
| Another
annual on the World's most famous footballer. |
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An Englishman
Abroad - Beckham's Spanish Adventure |
| By
Phil Ball |
Publishers
Ebury Press |
2004 |
| This
is the story of David Beckham's first season with Real Madrid
told in full through Spanish eyes - the players, agents, pundits
and ordinary fans - by a man who was there as it happened. |
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Beckham (Second
Edition) |
| By
Ellis Cashmore |
Publishers
Polity Press |
2004 |
| The
Beckham enigma continues. Since the publication of Cashmore's
challenging social biography in 2003, the working-class kid
from the East London has left Manchester and conquered the
world. Undisputedly one of the world's most famous men, Beckham
has transcended sport to become an all-purpose cultural icon
for the twenty-first century. |
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Beckham |
| By
Ellis Cashmore |
Publishers
Polity Press |
2003 |
| Serious
analysis of Beckham and the culture of which he is part, examining
the reasons why he has become the celebrity athlete par excellence.
The hardback was released in 2002 and the paperback came out
in 2003. |
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The Real David
Beckham |
| By
Gaynor Morgan |
Publishers
Metro Publishing |
2004 |
| As
a close personal friend of David Beckham, Gaynor Morgan has
earned the confidence of the legendary player and his wife.
In this work, discover how a boy from Essex became one of
the most recognisable faces in the world, read the truth about
his marriage to Victoria, and see a side of David only his
closest friends ever see. |
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Brand It Like
Beckham - Story of How Brand Beckham Was Built |
| By
Andy Milligan |
Publishers
Cyan Books |
2004 |
| A
fascinating look at David Beckham, a truly iconic brand of
our times. David Beckham is the most talked about, featured
sportsman in the world today. Book published to coincide with
start of Euro 2004 football tournament - huge interest and
coverage in Beckham and England team. This is the first book
to analyse the Beckham brand, and will provide a new perspective
on this celebrity. |
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Beckham - Unauthorised
and Unofficial |
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Publishers
Parragon Publishing |
2004 |
| Three
years after his petulant sending-off against Argentina in
the World Cup in St Etienne 1998, an incident that many people
blamed for England's exit from the tournament, David Beckham
stood with the ball at his feet moments from the end of England's
last 2002 World Cup qualification match against Greece at
Old Trafford. He was 30 yards from goal.. |
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David Beckham:
Made In Manchester |
| By
Eamonn Clarke & James Clarke |
Publishers
Dewi Lewis Media |
2004 |
| This
extraordinary book charts David Beckham’s rise to celebrity
during his years in Manchester. |
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Becks Talking |
| By
Jo Stevenson & Guy Lloyd |
Publishers
Omnibus Press |
2003 |
| Here,
in Beckham's own words are his opinions on his time at Manchester
United, playing for England, life with Victoria and their
two sons Brooklyn and Romeo, being mobbed in Japan and his
status as a fashion icon. Also the spectacular bust-ups with
Sir Alex Ferguson, including the notorious boot slinging incident
and the full details of his transfer to Spanish champions
Real Madrid. |
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Posh & Becks
"Talking" - New & Updated |
| By
Jo Stevenson |
Publishers
Omnibus Press |
2004 |
| An
updated edition to include quotes on David Beckham's broken
foot, his performance in the World Cup and the birth of Romeo.
Quotes include: 'I believe we can win the World Cup. We have
a great team - better than some people think.' DAVID 'I tried
an oxygen tank to help mend my foot, but I couldn't sleep
in it. Eight hours sleep? More like eight minutes. |
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Posh & Becks
Talking - In Their Own Words |
| By
Jo Stevenson |
Publishers
Omnibus Press |
2002 |
| Fully
illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this book
collects quotes from the Beckham's and makes lots of money
for somebody else. Re-released two years later. |
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Bend It Like
Beckham |
| By
Narinder Dhami |
Publishers
Welcome Rain Pub. |
2004 |
| Although
not strictly about Becks, we had to add it really! Teen novel
based on script and film of the highly successful and popular
Bend It Like Beckham film. Originally released in 2002 by
Hodde & Stoughton Publishers. |
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David Beckham:
Level 1 Beginner - Penguin Readers |
| By
Bernard Smith |
Publishers
Penguin |
2004 |
| This
is an educational book for children, we are not suggesting
David Beckham is at level one for reading (he's not quite
reached that level yet!) Ideal for a child learning to read
and who has a mad obsession for the England captain too. |
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The Little Book
Of David Beckham - 150 Quotations |
| Edited
By Rob Wightman |
Publishers
Carlton Books |
2003 |
| A
reissue of the poor pocket-sized book, obviously now cashing
in on David's move to Real Madrid. Not our idea of class! |
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The Little Book
Of Beckham |
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Publishers
Can of Worms |
2001 |
| The
typical 'cash-in on somebody else's name' kind of stuff! How
many people buy these type of books and how long will the
publishers keep dishing them out to us? Good grief! |
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The David Beckham
Story |
| By
Ed Greene |
Publishers
Carlton Books |
2003 |
| Having
tracked the career of Manchester United's most famous ex-player
since his days at Old Trafford, Ed Greene provides an entertaining
account of Beckham's life based upon interviews and testimonies
from friends, family, team-mates, opponents, managers and
the man himself. |
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The David Beckham
Joke Book |
| By
A.C. Parfitt |
Publishers
Blake Publishing |
2003 |
| From
the author of 'The Secret Diary of Brooklyn Beckham', this
'cash in' on the Becks name collates Beckham gags, Posh gags,
Brooklyn gags, Romeo gags and basically anything else that
would help sell the book. |
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David Beckham:
The Great Betrayal |
| By
Virginia Blackburn |
Publishers
Blake Publishing |
2003 |
| In
June 2003, Manchester United shocked the footballing world
by selling off their star to Spanish rivals Real Madrid. What
led United to make such a seemingly rash move? How did Beckham
react when the news was broken to him? Were there more sinister
forces at work behind the scenes? The full truth of this sensational
moment in footballing history is revealed for the first time
in this explosive book that every soccer fan should want to
read. |
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David Beckham
- Brilliant Brits |
| By
Richard Brassey |
Publishers
Orion Children's |
2003 |
| A
children's book full of Beckham cartoon's and speech bubbles.
Other Brilliant Brits in the series include Shakespeare, Henry
VIII, King Arthur, Queen Elizabeth I, Bodicca, and some scouse
band. For the record, this is book 4 in the series. |
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Beckham and
Ferguson - Divided They Stand |
| By
Jason Tomas |
Publishers
Sutton |
2003 |
| The
story of how the relationship between David Beckham and his
father-figure Fergie allegedly fell apart resulting in the
United hero moving to Real Madrid. |
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David Beckham
- Unofficial Annual 2004 |
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Publishers
Zincseven Ltd |
2003 |
| Children's
annual cashing in on the Beckham name. |
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Posh and Becks |
| By
Andrew Morton |
Publishers
Michael O'Mara |
2003 |
| An
updated reissue of the best-selling biography from the controversial
Andrew Morton. Released June 2003 before Becks left United. |
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Posh and Becks |
| By
Andrew Morton |
Publishers
Michael O'Mara |
2000 |
| The
best-selling biography from Andrew Morton which the couple
fought hard to ban. The paperback was released in 2001. |
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There's Only
One David Beckham |
| By
Stafford Hildred & Tim Ewbank |
Publishers
Blake Publishing |
2003 |
| The
updated paperback edition of Hildred & Ewbank's Beckham
biography. Originally released in 2002 in hardback. |
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There's Only
One David Beckham |
| By
Stafford Hildred & Tim Ewbank |
Publishers
Blake Publishing |
2002 |
| David
Beckham's story as told by his friends and those who know
him. The book was updated and re-released in 2003 in paperback. |
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So You Think
You Know David Beckham? |
| By
Clive Gifford |
Publishers
Hodder Children's |
2003 |
| Children's
quiz book with over 1,000 Beckham-related questions. |
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La Loupes Level
2 - David Beckham |
| By
Gwen Berwick & Sydney Thorne |
Publishers
Hodder Arnold H&S |
2003 |
| Children's
biography written specifically for pupils, in order to motivate
and inspire them to read French books. |
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Livewire -
Real Lives : David Beckham |
| By
Richard Williams & John Tennant |
Publishers
Hodder Arnold |
2003 |
| The
second edition of the pocket-sized biography which is part
of the Livewire children's series. Previous titles include
Manchester United, The Busby Babes, George Best, Alex Ferguson,
Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Victoria
Beckham, as well as Mancs Emmeline Pankhurst and Lord Byron. |
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Livewire -
Real Lives : David Beckham |
| By
Richard Williams & John Tennant |
Publishers
Hodder Arnold |
2000 |
| First
edition of the pocket-sized biography, part of the Livewire
children's book educational series. |
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Burchill On
Beckham |
| By
Julie Burchill |
Publishers
Yellow Jersey Press |
2002 |
| An
updated version of Burchill's snappy celebrity biography!
Not a lot about football. Originally released in 2001 in hardback. |
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Burchill On
Beckham |
| By
Julie Burchill |
Publishers
Jonathen Cape |
2001 |
| Burchill's
style is acid and this is not exactly a fawning biography!
A trivial book. Updated a year later in paperback. |
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England's Eastenders:
From Bobby Moore to David Beckham |
| By
Richard Lewis |
Publishers
Mainstream |
2002 |
| As
the title suggest, a look | | |