A well-illustrated guidebook that includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native tradition, and instructions and ideas on how to design and carve a totem-pole as either a traditional design or in a personal folk-art motif.
'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
This second collection of over 200 previously unseen photographs takes a fresh look at Barton Hill, a lively community in east Bristol. The area was redeveloped during the 1950s and 1960s and these images document the huge changes that took place at that time.
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.
When Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement from managing Manchester United, his successor was appointed with the intention of continuing the club's rich tradition. It could be argued that history did indeed repeat itself. Redprint explores the six-year period when the world's biggest football club found itself in an identity crisis.
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.