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BECKHAM: MY WORLD - SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
A stunning photographic portrait of the most talented and high-profile sportsman in the world today, accompanied by his own autobiographical text.
Manchester United footballer David Beckham has been voted one of European football's brightest stars. His marriage to Spice Girl Victoria Adams and the birth of their son, Brooklyn, crowned the couple's celebrity status. But while much is written about him, David Beckham remains an elusive character. Here, for the first time, he tells his own story and talks of the artistry of his football skills, his personal heroes and influences, his daily life in football, the celebrity world, and his hopes for the future. With exclusive and intimate photographs throughout by Dean Freeman, Beckham--My World will provide a unique insight into this much talked about icon of our times.
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Only 1500 Hardback copies worldwide.
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224 pages plus additional gate fold with four extra pictures (not included in the standard edition).
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Acetate wrap around cover (not included in standard edition).
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Each of the 1500 limited edition copies have been individually numbered and signed by David Beckham. Publishers letter of authenticity with every copy.
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Two unique prints of Beckham, one portrait shot and one shot of Beckham practising free kicks printed on top quality art paper, signed on the back by photographer Dean Freeman.
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Protective outer box also numbered.
David Beckham would probably have been a male model had he not discovered his amazing talent for football; at least, that's the impression one gets after flicking through this gorgeous coffee table tome devoted to the striking features of the country's most celebrated and idolised sportsman since George Best.
Beckham: My World is both an autobiography and a photographic portrait of him and his family (that's Mrs Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham and their baby son Brooklyn, in case you didn't know). The Beckhams have been captured on film by renowned photographer Dean Freeman and there are plenty of shots covering all aspects of David's life and career: if you are a fan of his football, you will love the atmospheric snapshots of David proving himself on the field. If you are a fan of his looks, you will be ecstatic over the range of matinée-idol poses Freeman has created. Beckham in the bath, Beckham in bed, Beckham as a father.
David reveals as much of himself in the text as he does in the photos and offers some pretty candid thoughts about the more memorable moments of his life so far, such as the World Cup: "I know I've not always been an angel. There are things I have done that I have regretted but there were times after the world cup when I was treated like a criminal." On Glenn Hoddle: "I never read Hoddle's book, just the bits and bobs that were serialised, including that rubbish about me not being focused. I am not sure if anything was said to the manager's face, but I think he knew our feelings. We lost respect for him over that." It's obvious David is very much in love and adores his family. But what is even clearer is that he is also very uncomfortable with a lot of the publicity he receives, despite the fact that he admits he loves being centre stage on the pitch. As a personal insight into a footballing hero and cultural icon, it works very well and is very readable, but it scores more as a loving tribute to Beckham's heartthrob status and on that level you won't be disappointed. --Jonathan Weir
From the Author, David Beckham "I spend a lot of my life constantly in the public eye, with so much being written about me, that the opportunity to tell my story in my own words is very important. I was determined to ensure that Beckham: My World would be an accurate reflection of my life, in every way, and I have been involved at all stages of putting the book together.
This special edition of My World came about because of Dean's great photographs. It grew from there. I wanted it to be a fantastic item reflecting the quality of the photography. There will be just 1,500 anywhere in the world, all of which I have signed.
David Beckham, September 2000
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This is number 990 - please note there is slight tearing on centrefold pictures where they have been stuck together - hardly noticeable and the perspex casing is missing - still great as a Christmas present
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