Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Hi all,It''s my birthday this Friday and friends want to know what to buy me. I fancy a book on NCFC but preferably one written by a fan on their experiences. I''ve got "Norfolk n good" by Kevin Baldwin but are there any others out there? If not, anything else you would recommend?Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted February 1, 2010 A Bentley? [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Would be nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted February 1, 2010 "All I want for Christmas" by Iwan Roberts is very funny. Not sure of any fan books other than "Norfolk n Good". There was one from back in the day about Mike Walker written by a fan, but that might have been the sequel to Baldwin''s book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted February 1, 2010 What Mr Chops said! Cracking book[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Yep, got Iwan''s book, they spent half the season in the jacuzi at Green''s!Have also got Gunny''s book.Did Gossy ever do one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted February 1, 2010 The Truth of the Lie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Kevin Baldwin wrote 3 books that I know ofNorfolk n GoodThe Second ComingThis supporting lifeAs a Norwich exile I found the first 2 very hard to locate. Second Coming is a post chase era book with the return of Mike Walker. A very good read.I also have the EDP book The Norwich City Story which is fantasticHope that helps Does anyone know if Kevin Baldwin posts on here as i would like my books autographed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Wheres Wally? On a serious note, All I want for Christmas is good. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="The Pig Will Eat You"]The Truth of the Lie[/quote]What''s that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Brendan"]Wheres Wally? [Y][/quote]He Got sacked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted February 1, 2010 Canary Citizens . Massively factual book came out in 1986 but I think it might have been updated. Good for anoraks (like me!). By John Eastwood and Mike Davage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Largey 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Real Football, Real Fans - William BarrNot entirely about NCFC, but written by a Canaries fan who travelled to one home match of each League Two club, writing about the place, its club, and the match itself. A great insight into lower league football and the struggles they face as an indirect result of the money-hungry Premiership franchisees! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Largey"]Real Football, Real Fans - William Barr Not entirely about NCFC, but written by a Canaries fan who travelled to one home match of each League Two club, writing about the place, its club, and the match itself. A great insight into lower league football and the struggles they face as an indirect result of the money-hungry Premiership franchisees![/quote]Cheers Largey, sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Appletonandy"][quote user="The Pig Will Eat You"]The Truth of the Lie[/quote]What''s that?[/quote]It''s about a Portuguese Police Detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of a three year old girl whilst on holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Essex canary"]Kevin Baldwin wrote 3 books that I know ofNorfolk n GoodThe Second ComingThis supporting lifeAs a Norwich exile I found the first 2 very hard to locate. Second Coming is a post chase era book with the return of Mike Walker. A very good read.I also have the EDP book The Norwich City Story which is fantasticHope that helps Does anyone know if Kevin Baldwin posts on here as i would like my books autographed[/quote]That''s great, thanks. Don''t know if KB posts on here but he does write articles on Rick Waghorn''s website, www.norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Cheers GPB. Any idea where I can get the book, it''s not listed on Waterstones website? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted February 1, 2010 A search on ebay for "Norwich City", under books, comics and magazines, brings up quite a few - might give you some ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQ 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Not NCFC but the author lives here now and has been to Carra a few times - "She Stood There Laughing" and "And She Laughed No More" are about Stoke City FC but have lots of little tidbits that ring true for all football fans.Both written by Steve Foster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwich or die tryin! 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Essex canary"][quote user="Brendan"]Wheres Wally? [Y][/quote]He Got sacked[/quote]HahaClass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacoljam 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Riches to rags.........The Roy Keane story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Gunny''s book is a decent read, after reading what he and his family went through with his daughter makes you realise what a legend the guy is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,560 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Essex canary"]I also have the EDP book The Norwich City Story which is fantastic [/quote]It''s not quite what you said you were looking for, but I would too recommend this book. You might find it of more lasting interest than a fan''s book.On footie books generally, anyone interested in the wider game could try Brian Glanville''s History of the World Cup, or David Goldblatt''s monumental The Ball is Round. Nothing less than the history of the game everywhere. Just the 911 pages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted February 1, 2010 There was a brilliant football book someone recommended on here a while back:The Miracle of Castel di Sangro, I think. I second that recommendation, it''s hilarious, sad, touching and makes you care about a tiny Italian Serie C side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted February 1, 2010 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Castel-di-Sangro/dp/075152753XBellisima! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Schmil 0 Posted February 1, 2010 if you''re happy to look a bit further afield than NCFC try The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinnis.The book follows the story of a team from the Italian village of Castel di Sangro during their first Season in Serie B. Best book about football I''ve ever read.A season with Verona by Tim Parks is also very good as is Football Against the Enemy by Simon Cuper.Happy reading! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Schmil 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Mister Chops"]There was a brilliant football book someone recommended on here a while back:The Miracle of Castel di Sangro, I think. I second that recommendation, it''s hilarious, sad, touching and makes you care about a tiny Italian Serie C side.[/quote]Beat me to it Mr Chops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="Essex canary"]I also have the EDP book The Norwich City Story which is fantastic [/quote]It''s not quite what you said you were looking for, but I would too recommend this book. You might find it of more lasting interest than a fan''s book.[/quote]Sounds good, is it easy to get hold of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Mister Chops"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Castel-di-Sangro/dp/075152753XBellisima![/quote]Will definitely add this one to the list!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appletonandy 0 Posted February 1, 2010 [quote user="Jacoljam"]Riches to rags.........The Roy Keane story.[/quote]Quality!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites