GOT, NOT GOT: A TOON TREASURE TROVE FOR XMAS

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

07 Oct

GOT, NOT GOT: A TOON TREASURE TROVE FOR XMAS

Newcastle United fans have provided the material for a very special addition to the Got, Not Got football nostalgia series. Packed full of memories and memorabilia, the book is already flying off bookshop shelves up in Geordieland.

“It’s a cracking book,” says Toon supercollector Gavin Haigh, whose amazing treasure trove of Newcastle United shirts and just about every other Toon collectable features in the ultimate Santa’s Grotto of black-and-white paraphernalia. Every Mags fan of a certain age probably once owned everything here – or wishes he had!

“It’s great to be part of it and to see my collection featured so much,” Gavin continues. “The dedication to my Dad meant a lot.”

Gary Silke & Derek Hammond’s book recalls a more innocent era of football, lingering longingly over relics from the good old days – Toon stickers and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and much more – revisiting lost football culture, treasures and pleasures that are 100 per cent Newcastle United.

Former Viz Comic editor Chris Donald weighs in with some blurry snaps taken from the terraces at St James’s back in the early 70s – complete with heads in the way and a copper walking in front of the action.

“This is pure NUFC nostalgia, fans will love it,” says Gavin. “I can't recommend this enough!”

Meanwhile, if you’ve got a matchworn Newcastle United shirt gathering dust in the attic, please do get in touch through the Got, Not Got blog, because Gavin’s doing his very best to collect the whole set!

Click here for more information, or to read a sample from Got, Not Got: The Lost World of Newcastle United.