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WALKER,MURRAY: : MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY: MURRAY WALKER - UNLESS I'M VERY MUCH MISTAKEN.[Author SIGNED copy.]

LONDON.COLLINSWILLOW,2002.

ISBN 0007126964.

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn.FINE/FINE. No owner inscrptn,but author's neat,blue ink signature - without dedication - to title-page,no price-clip to dw/dj.Bright, crisp,clean,subject colour photographic illustrated dw/dj with gilt embossed,and white lettering; with negligible shelf- wear and creases to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present.Top+fore-edges lightly aged/tanned - as usual/normal - but clean; contents bright,tight and near pristine - no dog-ear creases to any pages' corners - an unread copy? Bright, clean,sharp-cornered,plain blue paper-covered bds with bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain,pale grey eps.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj, SIGNED,1st edn,1-383pp [paginated] includes author introduction,16 chapters, career appendix,32pp of both b/w+colour contemporary photographs (16pp b/w in first 2 blocks and 16pp colour in the next 2 blocks) in 4 blocks of 8pp apiece between pp90/1,pp154/5,pp234/5 and pp298/9 respectively,an index,plus [unpaginated] half-title,SIGNED title-page,contents list /table and photographic credits to last page. Murray Walker is a national institution. The turbo-tongued motor-racing commentator who played a key role in the shaping of Formula One's televised image over the past three decades,Murray's unique brand of boyish enthusiasm made even the dullest race sound like an unmissable thriller. There was no one remotely like him on television - and the public loved him. Ever since his first stint at the microphone in 1949 at the British Grand Prix,Murray has entertained us with his commentaries on car and motorcycle racing and in particular Formula One.In his autobiography,he describes his relationship with many of the key personalities of his era,from Geoff Duke to Mike Hailwood,Stirling Moss to John Surtees,Nigel Mansell to Ayrton Senna,and Damon Hill to current world champion Michael Schumacher (then 2001/2). He also recalls his celebrated commentary partnerships,initially with the inimitable James Hunt and later with Martin Brundle, his surprise move from the BBC to ITV,and looks at how the sport has evolved from its humble beginnings to today's multi-billion pound industry. Away from the pit lane,he talks about his early personal life and the influence of his father Graham,about his experiences in the war with the Royal Scots Greys,and later his fascinating and highly successful career as an advertising executive handling major blue-chip companies such as Esso and Mars. In the drama-filled world of Formula One, Murray Walker's story is a refreshingly candid and straight-talking account of a sport he adores and which every one of his fans across the world should read. Murray has commentated on over 350 Formula One Grand Prix events from 12 European countries,plus Argentina, Australia,Brazil,Canada,Japan,Malaysia, Mexico,South Africa and the USA. Since April 2013,again in March 2015 and in this year too,the UK Post Office has altered it's Pricing in Proportion template,altering its weight allowances, dimensions and lowered its compensation rates too! So, please contact seller,because of the weight/value of this item,for correct, insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn.
Author SIGNED - without dedication.

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