Thought it was mid march.
I've ordered but not a fan of hardbacks. I know it's down to profit but most people use a kindle.Can't wait to read this.
Have one on order as a Christmas present for me
It will be available as an e-book too I've been told.I've ordered but not a fan of hardbacks. I know it's down to profit but most people use a kindle.
Would've happily paid the same.
Sounds like it's going to be a good read.
Can you get a quote from Graham Le Saux?Book went to print last week, just waiting to hear the confirmed release date. Retailers have it at March 14 but it is most probably a few days to a couple of weeks after that. Sometime in that international break.
In the meantime, I'll leave you with some reviews so you know it's real:
Daniel Storey, the i newspaper "I thought I knew most of Blackpool's story - for better and then eventually far worse - during their rollercoaster last two decades; I was wrong. Nathan's book is painstakingly researched and yet the frankly ludicrous details of this club's farce make it eminently readable. He is a supporter of Blackpool, but fandom is never used as an excuse to sugarcoat the truth or hyperbolise the bad. Instead it is a well-told, reasoned account of Blackpool's sorry lament."
Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail "A scarcely believable turn of events deserving of long-form chronicling. No story in the recent history of British football runs it close."
Our very own TAM "Having offered to proof read an earlier draft I can assure those who have pre-ordered you will not be disappointed. It’s a great read - I stayed up to 3am two nights on the trot as I couldn’t put it down. It’s an incredible record of a unique period in football"
Foggy, can I still pre-order a copy?Book went to print last week, just waiting to hear the confirmed release date. Retailers have it at March 14 but it is most probably a few days to a couple of weeks after that. Sometime in that international break.
In the meantime, I'll leave you with some reviews so you know it's real:
Daniel Storey, the i newspaper "I thought I knew most of Blackpool's story - for better and then eventually far worse - during their rollercoaster last two decades; I was wrong. Nathan's book is painstakingly researched and yet the frankly ludicrous details of this club's farce make it eminently readable. He is a supporter of Blackpool, but fandom is never used as an excuse to sugarcoat the truth or hyperbolise the bad. Instead it is a well-told, reasoned account of Blackpool's sorry lament."
Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail "A scarcely believable turn of events deserving of long-form chronicling. No story in the recent history of British football runs it close."
Our very own TAM "Having offered to proof read an earlier draft I can assure those who have pre-ordered you will not be disappointed. It’s a great read - I stayed up to 3am two nights on the trot as I couldn’t put it down. It’s an incredible record of a unique period in football"
I've ordered the book which will sit in my bookcase and then order the ebook to read.It will be available as an e-book too I've been told.
Book went to print last week, just waiting to hear the confirmed release date. Retailers have it at March 14 but it is most probably a few days to a couple of weeks after that. Sometime in that international break.
In the meantime, I'll leave you with some reviews so you know it's real:
Daniel Storey, the i newspaper "I thought I knew most of Blackpool's story - for better and then eventually far worse - during their rollercoaster last two decades; I was wrong. Nathan's book is painstakingly researched and yet the frankly ludicrous details of this club's farce make it eminently readable. He is a supporter of Blackpool, but fandom is never used as an excuse to sugarcoat the truth or hyperbolise the bad. Instead it is a well-told, reasoned account of Blackpool's sorry lament."
Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail "A scarcely believable turn of events deserving of long-form chronicling. No story in the recent history of British football runs it close."
Our very own TAM "Having offered to proof read an earlier draft I can assure those who have pre-ordered you will not be disappointed. It’s a great read - I stayed up to 3am two nights on the trot as I couldn’t put it down. It’s an incredible record of a unique period in football"
Please ignore, sorted it.Foggy, can I still pre-order a copy?
Les is servicing the Corsa as we speakThe wife has a Waterstone's account and has had it on on order for me from the middle of last year. Looking forward it. Copies should be sent to football correspondents, Tracey Crouch and the governing bodies. I wonder if the Os will have another failed attempt at court action?
I always thought Nicholas Lyndhurst would be good playing Koko and Gary Oldman could turn his hand to ScarecrowI will wait for the film of the book to come out
I wouldn't be so sure about that ...Plenty of stories that didn’t go to print…
Does Lucozade get a mention.I wouldn't be so sure about that ...
Will soon see, but I'm guessing you won't have covered everything that happened as surely you would need permission from the people involvedI wouldn't be so sure about that ...
It doesn't work like that Phil - witness the number of cases where authors have been sued. However, given a previous statement that the lawyers had crawled all over the manuscript you may well be right for once.Will soon see, but I'm guessing you won't have covered everything that happened as surely you would need permission from the people involved
Everything that was well sourced and could be proven was put in, at least when it comes to the Oystons and the football club. Although as I've recently realised there's definitely some smaller funny stories that didn't make it (like lucozade as mentioned above) purely because it was impossible to remember and catalogue every little thing.Will soon see, but I'm guessing you won't have covered everything that happened as surely you would need permission from the people involved
Man traps? Alternative shotgun incident? Flytip 2? Cash on the steps?I wouldn't be so sure about that ...
Only £12.35 on Hive, and you can support your local bookshop rather than filling the pockets of the tax avoidersI’ve just pre-ordered it, it has gone up now to £13.59. Really looking forward to it
I go on Holiday 4 weeks after the release….it’s going to be an extremely hard time to try and not read it before my Hols…wifey will have to hide it…..we will need spoiler alerts on here as well..Looks like release day may be March 21st, so just a week after what retailers are currently saying. Will know for sure soon.
Will hopefully get everyone through the international break.
The very best of luck with this mate. Writing a book is a tough and mental process, and once it's out there you are open to all kinds of criticisms, BUT don't forget that YOU did this and you should be really proud. Just make sure you don't knock 'Flat Caps and Tangerine Scarves' off the shelves eh? Have a champagne, whiskey or brandy to celebrate (or maybe all three) and know that it was YOU who did this and no one else. Proud of you mate. Very proud. RoyBook went to print last week, just waiting to hear the confirmed release date. Retailers have it at March 14 but it is most probably a few days to a couple of weeks after that. Sometime in that international break.
In the meantime, I'll leave you with some reviews so you know it's real:
Daniel Storey, the i newspaper "I thought I knew most of Blackpool's story - for better and then eventually far worse - during their rollercoaster last two decades; I was wrong. Nathan's book is painstakingly researched and yet the frankly ludicrous details of this club's farce make it eminently readable. He is a supporter of Blackpool, but fandom is never used as an excuse to sugarcoat the truth or hyperbolise the bad. Instead it is a well-told, reasoned account of Blackpool's sorry lament."
Jack Gaughan, Daily Mail "A scarcely believable turn of events deserving of long-form chronicling. No story in the recent history of British football runs it close."
Our very own TAM "Having offered to proof read an earlier draft I can assure those who have pre-ordered you will not be disappointed. It’s a great read - I stayed up to 3am two nights on the trot as I couldn’t put it down. It’s an incredible record of a unique period in football"
Spoiler alert on here! it’ll be serialised within the week of releaseI go on Holiday 4 weeks after the release….it’s going to be an extremely hard time to try and not read it before my Hols…wifey will have to hide it…..we will need spoiler alerts on here as well..
I go on Holiday 4 weeks after the release….it’s going to be an extremely hard time to try and not read it before my Hols…wifey will have to hide it…..we will need spoiler alerts on here as well..
It will be scrutinised to the finest detail and AVFTT Experts will debate it to death into the wee small hours.Spoiler alert on here! it’ll be serialised within the week of release
Spoilt it now**Spoiler Alert**
The Scarecrow did it!!!
Thanks Roy, that's incredibly kind of you to say.The very best of luck with this mate. Writing a book is a tough and mental process, and once it's out there you are open to all kinds of criticisms, BUT don't forget that YOU did this and you should be really proud. Just make sure you don't knock 'Flat Caps and Tangerine Scarves' off the shelves eh? Have a champagne, whiskey or brandy to celebrate (or maybe all three) and know that it was YOU who did this and no one else. Proud of you mate. Very proud. Roy
I know exactly your plan. I've written FOURTEEN perfect books, and yet STILL people criticise. What can you do....??Thanks Roy, that's incredibly kind of you to say.
I'm not very good at taking criticism, so I've decided to write a perfect book that nobody could possibly pick issue with. That's what caused these delays. It's a foolproof plan.