GLORY, GLORY BOOK EVENT IN TOTTENHAM

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

24 Nov

GLORY, GLORY BOOK EVENT IN TOTTENHAM

Weds 29th: Glory, Glory Lane author Mike Donovan is giving a talk on his book at the Bruce Castle Museum, Tottenham.

He has two special guests: Andreas Koumi, who will be reciting his poem 'Memory Lane' from his film of the same name. And Terry Dyson, a Spurs Double winner and European Cup Winners Cup hero. The book (£24.99) will be on sale along with Terry Dyson's autobiography (£18.99) and Spurs' Greatest Games (£16.99), two other books written by Mike and published by Pitch. It is cash only but Terry has agreed to sign purchased copies along with Mike.

Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London N17. Wednesday 29th November, 7 for 7.30pm.

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Who's reading and enjoying Mike Donovan's terrific, emotional, encyclopaedic history of White Hart Lane? Not only Spurs legends Gazza and Terry Dyson, but also the great Jimmy Greaves and a host of high-profile fans...

"Glad I inspired you to be a Spurs fan, Mike. Nice to see a book about the Lane." --Jimmy Greaves

"The book brought back some great memories." --Paul Gascoigne

"I was privileged to be part of Tottenham Hotspur's glorious history at White Hart Lane. I believe Mike Donovan has brought it to life in his excellent book." --Terry Dyson (Double winner and European Cup Winners' Cup hero)

"Glory, Glory Lane is a meticulously researched and lovingly recounted history of an iconic footballing mecca, packed with fascinating stories, photos of legendary figures and heartwarming recollections by lifelong fans." --Nick Edwards, Spurs Supporters' Trust

"Beautifully captures a myriad of precious moments, evoking the emotions and conjuring the atmosphere that made an unfashionable part of north London such a wondrous home from home for generations of Spurs fans." --Andreas Koumi, film maker of Memory Lane

"From Bobby Buckle to Harry Kane, it’s got all the facts from White Hart Lane. A must read for all Spurs fans! A splendid book." --Spurs historian Alan Swain

"Glory, Glory Lane is such a marvellous title. I'm ordering a copy right away." --Jilly Cooper, author and football fan.

"It's a wonderful book. I urge anyone to go out and get. Some great pictures I haven't seen before. Not the same old pictures you see. It's delightful." --Mike Leigh, The Spurs Show podcast

"New 'Lane' book out by established Spurs author Mike Donovan. Am assured it is worth a gander." --Tweet from Spurs' Supporters' Trust co-chair, Kat Law

"Glory, Glory Lane is a splendid book." --Spurs historian Alan Swain

Click here for more information, or to read a sample chapter of Glory, Glory Lane.