Whateley gerard (25 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 718. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. 2014. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Very Good. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 209 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1574. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, previous owner's gift inscription on half title page, remains very good. . hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 390 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Condizione: Very Good. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 209 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1574. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, previous owner's gift inscription on half title page, remains very good. . hardcover. . . . . …

Condizione: Very Good. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 718. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. 2014. hardcover. . . . .…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 390 pages. Illustrated.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. viii+390pp., Pictorial full colour photographic dustjacket covered in removable protective clear plastic, salmon laminated boards with black text to spine & front panel, col. illust. endpapers, b/w frontis., a word from the owners, a word from the trainer Peter Moody, col. & b/w plts. & text, dbl. page full col. photograph, race stats., notes & ack., index. This is the authorised story of Black Caviar, the horse that couldn't be beaten. Size: Large Octavo. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good.

Super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. With illustrations in colour and black & white, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Written by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley, with a foreword by trainer Peter Moody, BLACK CAVIAR documents the career of the racehorse who transcended the track to become an Australian icon. ; 240 x 160mm; x, 390 pages.…

8vo. 390p. Original boards in dustwrapper. Numerous colour illustrations; a near fine copy. . First edition. Signed and inscribed by the Author.

Reprint. Hardcover. Fine in fine dustjacket. Illustrated in b/w and colour plates.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. HB in near fine condition, DJ near fine and protected by removable plastic sleeve.

Secondhand, Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Gerard Whateley Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 448 Fully updated with three new chapters, this is the illustrated edition of Gerard Whateley's bestselling story of the horse of a lifetime - Black Caviar. Fully updated, and including three new chapters, this sumptuous illustrated edition of Gerard Whateley's acclaimed bestseller, BLACK CAVIAR, documents in words and pictures, the career of the racehorse who has transcended the track to become an Australian icon. It begins with the entrancing story of champion trainer Peter Moody, a self-made man bred in the remote outback of Queensland, who came to select and guide the fastest horse the world had ever seen. Under Moody's patient and masterful guidance, the hulking injury-prone filly matured into a champion, idolized by a devoted following more akin to a rock band than a racehorse. With her invincible run and marauding dominance, Black Caviar has returned racing to the glory days of more than half a century past and secured a reputation that will echo for as long as horses are sent out to race. this full-colour edition features more than 150 images celebrating Black Caviar's achievements. Secondhand, Hardback.…

HARDCOVER. 2012. First edition, first printing. A very good copy only marked by light age tanning to the edges of the text block and a previous owners name sticker to the front free endpaper. The d/w is near fine with only light edge rubbing.

New, reprint ed. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos (including frontispiece), minor edgewear. 390 pp. This book is a tribute to Black Caviar, one of the greatest racehorses in Australian history, a queen of the track who powered into the record books. She has won every race she has started in - a success record not equalled for over 150 years. She is considered the best sprinter in the world. The author Gerard Whateley is a veteran sports broadcaster who calls the Melbourne Cup for the ABC. Foreword by trainer Peter Moody. (ABC Books octavo paperback edition.).…

First edition. Hardcover. Page edges slightly toned/foxed, otherwise fine in fine dustjacket. Illustrated in b/w and colour plates.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Black Caviar has captured the heart of a nation like no sporting figure since the days of Phar Lap and Don Bradman. This is greatness the likes of which is rarely seen. This is a tale that will not weary. This is the authorised story of the horse that couldn't be beaten, by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley. * 'His [Whatelely] is always a human voice, intelligent and relaxed, telling a story in prose that, like the horse he is writing about, lifts the spirit.' - Weekend Australian * 'An outstanding book of its kind.' - Sydney Morning Herald * 'this is a book about greatness. It's about a horse that transcended the track to become an Australian icon. Her story deserves to be told.' - the Canberra times * 'Yet another winner for the Black Caviar team.' - Courier Mail * 'Highly recommended.' - the Weekly Review * 'As an avid reader of sports and racing biographies, I must say this book rates up there with the best.' - Bendigo Advertiser Black Caviar is the biography of the Australian champion, written by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley, with a foreword by Peter Moody, BLACK CAVIAR this book documents the career of the racehorse who transcended the track to become an Australian icon. It begins with the entrancing story of champion trainer Peter Moody, a self-made man bred in the remote outback of Queensland, who came to select and guide the fastest horse the world had ever seen. Under Moody's patient and masterful guidance, the hulking injury-prone filly matured into a champion, idolized by a devoted following more akin to a rock band than a racehorse. Her gift is to defy the very nature of sport, making victory look both certain and effortless. But would her customary speed be enough to prevail at the most famous race track of all? At the climax of the tale, half a world away from her devoted nation and in front of the Queen, Black Caviar set out to conquer the world. With her invincible run and marauding dominance, Black Caviar has returned racing to the glory days of more than half a century past and secured a reputation that will echo for as long as horses are sent out to race. 390 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Animals & Nature::Horses::Horse Racing; Animals & Birds; Inventory No: 262060.…

ABC Books, 2012. First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w.

390 pp including index, decorated end-papers, coloured photographic plates, b&w photographic illustrations, fine copy in like, pictorial d/j.

Hardback. 10-Dec. Black Caviar has captured the heart of a nation like no sporting figure since the days of Phar Lap and Don Bradman. This is greatness the likes of which is rarely seen. This is a tale that will not weary. This is the authorised story of the horse that couldn't be beaten, by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley. • 'His [Whatelely] is always a human voice, intelligent and relaxed, telling a story in prose that, like the horse he is writing about, lifts the spirit.' - Weekend Australian • 'An outstanding book of its kind.' - Sydney Morning Herald • 'this is a book about greatness. It's about a horse that transcended the track to become an Australian icon. Her story deserves to be told.' - the Canberra times • 'Yet another winner for the Black Caviar team.' - Courier Mail • 'Highly recommended.' - the Weekly Review • 'As an avid reader of sports and racing biographies, I must say this book rates up there with the best.' - Bendigo Advertiser Black Caviar is the biography of the Australian champion, written by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley, with a foreword by Peter Moody, BLACK CAVIAR this book documents the career of the racehorse who transcended the track to become an Australian icon. It begins with the entrancing story of champion trainer Peter Moody, a self-made man bred in the remote outback of Queensland, who came to select and guide the fastest horse the world had ever seen. Under Moody's patient and masterful guidance, the hulking injury-prone filly matured into a champion, idolized by a devoted following more akin to a rock band than a racehorse. Her gift is to defy the very nature of sport, making victory look both certain and effortless. But would her customary speed be enough to prevail at the most famous race track of all? At the climax of the tale, half a world away from her devoted nation and in front of the Queen, Black Caviar set out to conquer the world. With her invincible run and marauding dominance, Black Caviar has returned racing to the glory days of more than half a century past and secured a reputation that will echo for as long as horses are sent out to race. This is a very special copy of this book about a very special horse. It is SIGNED not only by the author but also by 6 of the owners of Black Caviar. It comes complete with a letter of authentication from the books publisher. This book is in pristine unread condition and is the ultimate gift for any horse racing fan. Scans available upon request.…