'Remember me for the football' was George Best's last wish before his untimely death, aged just 59. True Genius is the definitive family-backed account of his remarkable career published to coincide with what would have been his 75th birthday. Written by celebrated Manchester United author Wayne Barton.
Eric Cantona arrived at Manchester United in 1992, starting an era of unprecedented success. This book takes a meticulous look at his impact on a sporting and cultural level, at Manchester United and beyond. Numerous interviews, research and in-depth analysis tell the story of the man who fans voted as Manchester United's best ever player
In the 1980s Manchester United was the footballing byword for underachievement. Ron Atkinson's era is often dismissed as one of glorious failure as he couldn't win the prize United wanted most. Drawing on meticulous research and exclusive interviews, Wayne Barton explores a period of United history filled with big characters and big controversy.
Featuring colour photographs, this beginner's guide covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding and sharpening chip carving knives and laying out and transferring patterns. It also contains chapters on borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive image design and lettering.
With more than 400 appearances, Sammy McIlroy - the last player signed by Sir Matt Busby - is a bona fide Old Trafford legend. McIlroy is a Northern Ireland icon, too, having managed the country and played in two World Cups. Here he tells of his extraordinary life in football, with remarkable candour and emotion, pulling no punches.
You've heard of David Beckham: the world-famous celebrity, actor, model, entrepreneur, philanthropist and charity ambassador. But what about the footballer behind the brand? Drawing on exclusive interviews with former Beckham team-mates, acclaimed author Wayne Barton explores Beckham's contribution as one of the greatest players of his generation.
A stirring graphic history of fascism over the last 100 years, and the protests and movements that sought to topple it.
The sharpest stings ever to snap from the tip of an English-speaking tongue are here at hand, ready to be directed at the knaves, villains, and coxcombs of the reader's choice. Culled from 38 plays, here are the best 5,000 examples of Shakespeare's glorious invective, arranged by play, in order of appearance, with helpful act and line numbers for easy reference, along with an index of topical scorn appropriate to particular characters and occasions. Line art.
Duncan Edwards was the jewel in the crown of the Busby Babes, an all-time legend at 21 who was denied even greater footballing success by the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. This new biography, written by respected Manchester United author Wayne Barton with family support, is the most forensic account of Edwards' remarkable life and career yet.
The first comprehensive biography of Rooney's playing career, with brand new stories and exclusive new insights plus unique archive images.