PELE - HIS LIFE AND TIMES.

UK,12mo p/back,illustrated,revised+updated,1st edn thus. [First published by same author (London), ROBSON BOOKS,2000, as a UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,and also in 2001,but as a p/back 1st. This the first revised and updated by a different publisher and its first paperback issue,so a 1st edn thus.] FINE. Almost as new.Wrapped+protected on day of purchase/issue,so no owner inscrptn,no price-removal from card cover and no reading creases to spine/backstrip.Bright, crisp,clean,glossy,colour photographic subject's illustrated front cover with capitalised,white-lettered title and capitalised,green lettered revised+ updated edition line to front; a green spine/backstrip with thumbnail repeated colour photograph from front cover,at its head,with capitalised,white lettered subject name and capitalised,yellow-lettered remainder of title,capitalised, white-lettered author name and publisher's white-lettered colophon to foot of same,rear cover with green lettered synopsis. Negligible shelf-wear,bumping - both lower corner tips with a gentle bump,but no nicks,tears or splits present.Top+fore-edges bright,crisp and clean; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corner tips - unread other than my own collation.UK,12mo p/back, illustrated,revised+updated, st edn thus,ix-xpp+1- 326pp [paginated] includes Acknowledgements, author's Introduction,19 chapters,8pp contemporary biographical b/w photographs in 1 block,between pp182/83 and an Index; plus [unpaginated] half-title+ title pages,a dedication with Author's Note to the revised edition to its reverse,and a Contents list/table. Visually the exterior appearance is exceptional,and particularly internally,the book is also in an exceptional condition/state of preservation and presentation [for a book of its nature, i.e. an ephemeral p/back. It really is an exceptional,exemplary example for its cleanliness, brightness and lack of detracting faults. A revised and updated edition of the first authorised biography - a bestseller in the UK and the USA on its first publication - of the greatest footballer in history. With exclusive access to Pelé and featuring rare private photographs,award-winning sports writer Harry Harris charts his meteoric rise from humble beginnings in Brazil to his first international at the age of 16. Superb athleticism,speed of thought and execution,and astonishing ball control helped him become a veteran of four World Cups,the only player to have appeared in Brazil's three World Cup-winning sides of 1958,1962 and 1970,and to have scored more than 1,283 goals in his senior career,a feat that is now unlikely ever to be equalled,let alone surpassed. Watching this player blessed with a stunning shot and an ability to soar above defences,spectators came to expect astonishing feats of trickery every time he was in possession.The world has never seen such athleticism on the football pitch,and this was duly reflected when Pele was named Footballer of the Millennium and Athelete of the Century. Pelé remains the best soccer player of all time, despite the extraordinary exploits of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, and legends such as Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff. Now revised and updated to bring the story completely up to date, this is a tribute to a world-class sporting hero, a great sportsman and, to this day, an inspiration to millions. Please contact seller,because of the lighter weight of this item,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence, then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **