CROLLA - MANCHESTER - THIS SATURDAY

Pitch Publishing is a fantastic imprint.
They do all the great Got, Not Got series
and plenty of other retro sports titles.

James Brown, The Late Tackle, talkSPORT

Pitch Publishing show the way for enterprising
sports book publishers and remains a beacon
of hope for sports authors aspiring or established.

The Sports Bookshelf.com

Pitch Publishing, an outfit whose "pitch perfect"
commissioning of boxing material stands
as a rebuke to more established houses

Boxing Monthly

Pitch capture the real spirit of sport with entertaining
and clever ideas. They work out what the aficionado
would want to read, then deliver it with great verve.

Paul Hayward, The Daily Telegraph

Pitch have enabled me to write in the ways I enjoy most.
Their production support is superb, delivering eye-catching
designs, attentive proof-reading, energetic marketing and helpful advice.

Tim Quelch, Good Old Sussex by the Sea, Orient to the Emirates, Underdog!

Pitch are willing to back out-of-the-blue and innovative
ideas and turn them into viable, entertaining books.
They do so with great presentation and editorial flair.

Justin Parkinson, Then Came Massacre

Pitch saw the potential in my story, used their expertise
to polish it, published it and helped inspire thousands
around the world to get into the sport of triathlon.

Andy Holgate, Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run & Can't Sleep, Can't Train, Can't Stop

The process of working with Pitch to produce Picking up the Threads
was enjoyable and rewarding, with the final edition surpassing
expectations and becoming a resounding success.

John Chandler, Picking up the Threads

Pitch will take a chance on books that other publishers won't
and realise that interest in football extends beyond the
Premier League and the top 20 countries in the FIFA rankings.

Steve Menary, Outcasts!

Pitch have the vision to look beyond the obvious,
seeking out interesting ideas and subjects and
matching them with the right target audience.

David Tossell, Tony Greig, The Great English Final, Grovel!, Natural

Pitch have been an absolute joy to work with,
contributing their passion, expertise, knowledge
and experience to help produce a brilliant book.

Sam Pilger, Ashes Match of My Life

Pitch took our original concept and further enhanced it,
using their knowledge, experience and expertise, and helped
make Got, Not Got one of the football books of the year for 2011.

Derek Hammond, Got, Not Got series of books

Pitch bought into the concept of development through football,
channeling profits and proceeds from Eleven into helping
some of the most disadvantaged young people in the world.

Steve Fleming, Eleven

In the highly competitive world of sport publishing,
Pitch have consistently demonstrated the happy
knack of spotting, nurturing and promoting winners.

Neil Dunkin, Anfield of Dreams

13 Dec

CROLLA - MANCHESTER - THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday, Manchester’s former British and WBA world lightweight champion, Anthony Crolla, will be making a home-town personal appearance at Selfridges Trafford.

To celebrate the launch of his bestselling biography, Million Dollar Crolla, ‘the nicest man in boxing’ will be chatting with fans and signing copies of the book.

The event will be strictly by ticket only, available in advance via Eventbrite on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are just £14.99, which includes a copy of the book – saving fans £4 on the RRP.

Saturday 16 December – From 1pm – Selfridges, Trafford Centre, Manchester.

Million Dollar Crolla: Good Guys Can Win tells the unique story of the ‘nicest man in boxing’ and his remarkable path from prospect to has-been, from victim to world champion. Written off by many, an office job beckoned for Anthony Crolla before a devastating but defining fight put him back on track.

After overcoming the demons of badly injuring a rival, Anthony’s boxing dream was again shattered after a neighbourly deed left him seriously injured. Against all the odds, he fought back to win a world title in front in his home fans. Covering key moments in a bumpy ride, the book gives unique insight into the preparations for the biggest nights of his boxing career – a rematch with the exceptional Jorge Linares and the must-win domestic showdown with Ricky Burns.

It’s access all areas, with insight to family life, media commitments and his passion for Manchester United, who he follows home and away. Crucially, the book details the punishing training schedule, alongside his fellow champions at Gallagher’s Gym, which has helped him to the top.

Million Dollar Crolla is the remarkable story of Anthony Crolla and his rise from has-been to world champion. Read how Anthony:

Overcame his demons after a brutal fight left his opponent fighting for his life
Won five all-Manchester fights against friends and some of his fight heroes
Fought his way to a world title shot only to have his dreams shattered by a life-changing, vicious attack by burglars
Worked his way back from serious injury not only to fight again, but to win a world title
Prepares for the biggest fights of his life – with unique fly-on-the-wall access to training camps, gym and dressing-room
Takes on the challenge of taking on the lightweight 'golden boy' in two unforgettable fights
Finds redemption in a Battle of Britain with former three-weight world champion Ricky Burns
Felt horror at the realisation that family members had been caught up in the Manchester bomb
Suffered a fight-night kit dilemma that threatened to scupper his world title dreams

With a foreword by Manchester United captain Michael Carrick and contributions from Ricky Hatton MBE, Darren Campbell, Eddie Hearn, Kieran Farrell, Michael Brodie, Derry Mathews and John Murray, Million Dollar Crolla is the access-all-areas story of how nice guys really can win.

Click here for more information, or to read a sample from Million Dollar Crolla.